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Letter from Les Pickford to his mother
He has had no mail from her. Its been raining again. He is rehearsing for a concert party. No sport this week because of the weather.
Letter from Les Pickford to his mother
He has had no mail from her. He is in good health and has just received a Red Cross parcel.
Letter from Les Pickford to his mother
He is moving to a new camp at Sulmona. He has received five letters so far. He asks for a fountain pen.
Greetings Telegram from Les Pickford to his mother
Les sends seasons greeting to his mother.
Greetings Telegram from Les Pickford to his mother
A telegram sent at Easter stating he is keeping well and hopes his family are doing the same.
Letter from Les Pickford to his mother
He has escaped from the camp and is now with the British Army.
Letter to F Ditchford's father from RAF Record Office
The letter advises that his son, Sergeant Ditchford (551653) of 139 Squadron is missing believed killed.
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.
Letter to Les Pickford's Mother from Red Cross
The letter expresses delight that Les has arrived safely in the UK.
Christmas Card
A card sent by the UK Apostolic Delegation
104 (B) Squadron Group Photograph
A squadron photograph taken at Bassingbourn in May 1939. Four rows of airmen and ground crew positioned in front of a Blenheim.
Leslie Pickford
A head and shoulders portrait of Les.
Les Pickford's Medal
A framed medal, dated 1942. Red and white stripe on a blue ribbon.