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Letter to Les Pickford's Mother from 139 Squadron
The author is delighted that Les is safe, albeit a prisoner of war.
Letter to Les Pickford's Mother from 139 Squadron
The writer informs Les' mother that Sergeant Hyde died of his wounds in Tripoli. He has had no news of the pilot, Wing Commander Pepper.
Letter to Les Pickford's Mother from 139 Squadron
The writer expresses shock that Les' name has appeared on a list of deceased from the International Red Cross.
Letter to Les Pickford's Mother from 139 Squadron
The writer has received letters and cards from Les' mother indicating he is alive.
Telegram to Les Pickford's Mother from 139 Squadron
The telegram advises her that her son is definitely a prisoner of war and not deceased.
Letter to Les Pickford's Mother from 139 Squadron
The writer confirms that her son is definitely a prisoner of war.
Letter to Les Pickford from British Prisoners of War Relatives Association
The letter asks if he can write to a member of the association about a lady's husband.
He is also thanked for his donation.
He is also thanked for his donation.
Letter to Les Pickford's Father from the British Red Cross
The letter acknowledges that Les is a prisoner of war in Tripoli. It advises the procedure of sending mail and parcels to Les.
Letter to Les Pickford's Mother from Red Cross
The letter expresses delight that Les has arrived safely in the UK.
Postcard from Les Pickford to his mother
The card advises that a radio message was broadcast wishing his family a Merry Christmas.
Postcard to Mrs Tickford from the Catholic Times
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The postcard to Les' mother advises he is fit and well but has not received any letters. It was sent via Vatican Radio and the Catholic Times.
On the card they use 'Tickford' as his surname.
On the card they use 'Tickford' as his surname.
Letter to Les Pickford's Father from CH Cahill
The letter sympathises with Les' father over his loss.
Telegram to Les Pickford's Family
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The telegram advises Les is safe and is a prisoner of war.
Letter to Les Pickford from Dorothy Clarke
Dorothy thanks Les for a calendar he sent her. She has had two letters from her husband and is feeling very happy.
Three Women and a Man
The four are sitting on a bench, in the sunshine. The image is stamped 'Eastern Princess Photos, Gt Yarmouth'.
Passing-out Inspection Parade
A programme of events at the parade.
Folies Bergere
A program for the show at the Folies Bergere. It features photographs of actors and scantily clad actresses taking part.
Communication with Prisoners of War Interned Abroad
Form P2280E issued to family of prisoners of war. Rules and advice on how to communicate with prisoners of wars.
Letter to Les Pickford's Mother
The letter advises that Les is missing. It explains the financial arrangements in place.
Telegram to Les Pickford's Father
The telegram advises that Les previously reported missing and believed to be dead is a prisoner of war.
Letter to Les Pickford's Mother from Air Ministry
The letter advises that Les is a prisoner of war.
Letter to Les Pickford's Mother from Air Ministry
The letter asks that Les' mother forwards her letter from Les confirming he is a prisoner of war.
Letter to Les Pickford's Father from Air Ministry
The letter accepts that Les is a prisoner of war and blames the mis-reading of a Red Cross report.
Maps of Prisoner of War Camps
Two maps of prisoner of war camps. The first covers Germany, Austria and Poland. The second covers Italy.
Les Pickford’s Ministry of Civil Aviation Personal Flying Log Book (Aircraft Operating Crew). Log Book 2
Les Pickford’s Flying Log Book from 25 November 1944 until 23 September 1950 as Radio Operator. During this period he was flying with British Overseas Airways and later British European Airways.