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  • Collection: Riding, Ronald Holford

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A story of Ronald's escape after being shot down.

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The events after Ronald was shot down on the morning of D-day.

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Two maps. The first is of Egypt and East Libya and the second is of West Libya and Chad.

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She has heard bad news about Ronald and hopes that good news will eventually arrive.

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His letter expresses delight that Ron has arrived in London.

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The author expresses sympathy over the disappearance of their son.

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The letter seeks news from Ron and his friend, who hid at their house and recalls several people. It expresses affection to them both while hoping to hear from him.

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The letter expresses sadness on hearing that their son is missing.

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The letter expresses sympathy that Ron is missing.
[The letter is incomplete, only the first page has been kept]

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The letter expresses shock that Ron is missing. She feels he is safe and will come back.

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The letter thanks Roland for his card and news, seeking more information about his life and news of John. They are all in good health and good wishes are sent from several people. He is updated on family members, acquaintances and work. Roland is…

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The letter expresses sorrow that their son is missing and stresses that they should not give up hope.

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The letter expresses sadness that Ron is missing.
[only one page of the letter is present]

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LRidingRH1525125v1.pdf
Observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book for R H Riding, navigator, covering the period from 5 January 1942 to 25 April 1948. Detailing his flying training, operations flown, instructor duties and post war flying with 1332 Heavy Conversion…

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MRidingRH1525125-210923-01.pdf
RAF Form 31 issued to Ron to record his pay and allowances.

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RAF Form 1657A issued to Ron to cover his Yellow Fever vaccination.

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MRidingRH1525125-210923-03.pdf
A card issued to Ron recording his status as navigator.

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An item made from the silk of a parachute. Accompanying the item is a note 'Made from pilot chute by Jean's sister Anaise. Main chute recovered silk used to make underwear. Given to me on 40th anniversary 1984'.

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A 21st birthday card sent to Ron by his mother and father.

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A card sent to Ron from his Aunt Mary.

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A card sent to Ron from Connie.

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An unused Christmas card featuring an airman parachuting.

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A letter explaining Remembrance and why it is important to his generation.

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ORidingRH1525125-210923-01.pdf
RAF Form 2520C issued to Ron.

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Front and rear covers
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