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  • Collection: Muir, Reginald William Lingfield

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Informing her that her son is missing after operations.

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Written by his nephew, a narrative of Reg's early life, his participation in student exchanges in Germany, joining the Royal Air force, training, life on the station and the crash in which he died, together with air gunners Sergeant Leslie Johnson…

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Advising that it is believed that her son has died.

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Following the report that Reg is missing, advising that of the seven casualties of the crash, three have been identified as Sergeant Hannel, Sergeant Johnson and Sergeant Barrett, three are unidentified and one is unaccounted for.

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Certifies that Reginald William Lingfield Muir was missing and presumed to have lost his life as a result of air operations.

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Concerning the history Bomber Command.
This item is only available at the University of Lincoln.

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Part of a letter informing that her son died as a result of air operations. Advising that one of the three unidentified crew members had been found and buried.

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Concerns the removal of her son Reg's grave from the cemetery on St. Trond to the British Cemetery at Louvain, together with those of his crew, for better care and maintenance. Provides location details of his new grave and advises that a photograph…

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Requesting that she confirms that no news of Reg has been received before he is confirmed as having died.

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Observer's and air gunner's flying log book for Reginald William Lingfield Muir covering the period 1 July 1942 to 9 July 1943, Detailing his training as observer, air gunner and bomb aimer and the single operation flown, from which Reg and his crew…

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For training, using an 11 1/2lb practice bomb with a terminal velocity of 955 feet per second. Annotated with a localised map and communication notes.

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Page of mathematical calculations and a law, administration and hygiene exam paper.

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Instructions for examination, mathematical calculations and answers relating to questions on navigation.

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Requesting that Reg attend the combined recruiting centre. Giving instructions on what to bring and advising that he may not be called upon for immediate service.

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The cover of a note book used by Reg during training.

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Advice to improve mathematics training prior to call up.

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Confirming that Reg's belongings are safe and will be sent to the Central Depository and providing their address.

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Request for an official death certificate and advising that the Air Ministry will issue one.

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Expressing sympathy for her missing son and offering financial assistance if required.

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Confirming the death of three crew members, with the remaining reported as missing in action, including her son Reg.

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Advising that her son has been reported missing, believed killed following the discovery of the seventh member of the crew. Confirming interment of the unidentified body in the cemetery at St. Trond and that a request for information of personal…

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Letter from Reg to his mother describing his journey by boat and train to stay with his exchange partner, Schaeffer, in Cologne.
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