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- Collection: Muir, Reginald William Lingfield
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From Hackney lad to air bomber
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…
Telegram to Reg Muir's mother
Advising that it is believed that her son has died.
Letter to Doris Muir from the Air Ministry
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.
Letter to Doris Muir from Air Ministry
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…
Letter from Red Cross to Reg Muir's mother
Confirming the death of three crew members, with the remaining reported as missing in action, including her son Reg.
Letter from the Red Cross to Reg Muir's mother
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…
Letter to Reg's father from Pearl Assurance
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Request for an official death certificate and advising that the Air Ministry will issue one.
Air Ministry letter to Mrs Muir
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.
Letter to Mrs Muir from Air Ministry
Requesting that she confirms that no news of Reg has been received before he is confirmed as having died.
Letter to Reg Muir's mother from the Royal Air Force benevolent fund
Expressing sympathy for her missing son and offering financial assistance if required.
Journey to Germany on school exchange
Letter from Reg to his mother describing his journey by boat and train to stay with his exchange partner, Schaeffer, in Cologne.
Letter home from school exchange
From Reg to his mum describing climbing hills close to where Hitler was in residence, a boat trip on the Rhine, visit to a farm, sightseeing, being homesick and not enjoying the food.
Letter from Reg
A letter written on Canadian Legion War Forces headed paper to his mother describing visits to the cinema and pub and, on one occasion missing the last bus and having to walk back. Annotated 'Reg's last letter to me 1943'.
Reg's last letter
Written from the Sergeant's mess describing a dance at the station he had attended, family news and receiving a letter from Rose breaking off their relationship. Annotated 'Reg's last letter, received the same day as the news'.
Telegram to Mrs Muir
Informing her that her son is missing after operations.
Letter to Reg Muir's mother from group captain at RAF Syerston
Confirming that Reg's belongings are safe and will be sent to the Central Depository and providing their address.
Sergeant Reginald William Lingfield Muir missing in action
Letter of sympathy to Reg's mother.
Letter from Squadron Leader W A Williamson
With sympathy to Reg's mother following missing in action report.
Reginald William Lingfield Muir's observer's and air gunner's flying log book
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…
Air Navigation
Cover, flyleaf and opening pages. Annotated 'R W Muir 1388470 1941'.
This item is only available at the International Bomber Command Centre/University of Lincoln'.
This item is only available at the International Bomber Command Centre/University of Lincoln'.
Bomb aimer's form
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.
Examinations
Page of mathematical calculations and a law, administration and hygiene exam paper.
Examination answer book
Instructions for examination, mathematical calculations and answers relating to questions on navigation.
ABC of the RAF
Book containing information on all areas of the RAF, sold to benefit the RAF benevolent fund.
This item is only available at the University of Lincoln.
This item is only available at the University of Lincoln.
Letter to Reg from the recruiting centre
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.