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Notification of death
Notice recording that Bob Butler was presumed to have died on 'twenty-third day of September, 1942, as the result of air operations.'.
Note on forthcoming operation at Vegesack
Handwritten note regarding an operation at Vegesack.
Acknowledgement of claim for payment of war gratuity
Letter from the Air Ministry acknowledging receipt of a claim for the payment of war gratuity in respect of Bob Butler.
Letter from Air Ministry to Bob Butler's sister
Letter returning the 'Grant of Representation in respect of the estate of the late Flying Officer R. Butler and Mrs L. H. Butler.'.
Letter from Air Ministry to Bob Butler's sister
Letter detailing payment of a war gratuity in respect of Bob Butler's service.
Letter from Air Ministry to Bob Butler's sister
Letter concerning Bob Butler's War Gratuity.
Letter from Frank Gales to Bob Butler's mother
A letter from Frank Gales (father of Pilot Officer P F W Gales) providing the names and addresses of next kin of other members of his son and Bob Butler's crew: 'Pilot - S/Leader C Raymond, AG - F/O A J Calvert, Bomb Aimer - Sgt Kelly, Wireless…
Letter from Frank Gales to Bob Butler's mother
A letter from Frank Gales (father of Pilot Officer P F W Gales), stating that he has been unable to find a photograph of his son and Bob Butler. The letter also outlines brief details of the operation where his son and Bob Butler were reported…
Letter from Bob Butler to his sister
Letter sent from Sergeant's Mess, 99 Squadron, RAF Newmarket. Describes bomb damage to Newmarket town and brief details of two operations to Boulogne.
Letter from Bob Butler to his sister
Letter sent from RAF Waterbeach. Brief description of operations to Brest and Kiel and appearance of German tracer shells.
Letter from Bob Butler to his sister
Letter sent from RAF Waterbeach. Brief description of an operation to Berlin.
Letter from Bob Butler to his sister
Letter sent from Sergeants Mess, 99 Squadron, RAF Waterbeach. Brief description of an operation to Brest.
Letter from Bob Butler to his sister
Letter sent from Sergegant's Mess, RAF Waterbeach. Mentions an operation to Cologne and describes being interviewed by the Inspector General, an Air Chief Marshall.
Letter from Bob Butler to his sister
Lettre sent from Sergeant's Mess, 99 Squadron, RAF Waterbeach. Brief mention of an operation to Kiel and bombs dropped on an aerodrome.
Letter from Bob Butler to his sister
Handwritten letter sent from Sergeant's Mess, 99 Squadron, RAF Waterbeach. Contains general news.
Letter from Bob Butler to his sister
Handwritten letter sent from the Sergeant's Mess, 99 Squadron, RAF Waterbeach. Bob Butler states that he is being promoted to Flight Sergeant. Reports that Flying Officer Hansen, who already has Distinguished Flying Cross, has been awarded the…
Letter from Bob Butler to his sister
A containing general news. Bob states that he is sending his sister a piece of parachute, from one of their crashes, and 2 'little bags of tea' which they have been dropping over Holland. The tea has been provided by the people of the Dutch East…
Letter from Air Ministry to Bob Butler's mother
Letter stating that Bob Butler has been reported missing as a result of air operations on the night of 23/24 September 1942.
Letter from Edna Whitaker to Bob Butler's sister
A handwritten personal letter describing a relationship with Bob Butler.
Brief Statement of Service and Certificate of Discharge (RAF Form 1394)
Form dated '7 August 1941' detailing Bob Butler's discharge or transfer on his appointment to a temporary commission. Details his proficiency as an Air Gunner, describes his physical characteristics and includes a brief statement on his character…
Advice to the relative of a man who is missing
Description of the processes followed to trace missing men and determine whether they are prisoners of war.
Confidential Notice for relatives of missing RAF airmen.
Notice explaining and reminding relatives that information regarding 'date, place, circumstances of a casualty, and particularly any reference to the unit concerned might give valuable information to the enemy' and should not be disclosed or…
Letter from Imperial War Graves Commission
Letter dated '12 Oct 1951' explaining the duty of the Imperial War Graves Commission in commemorating members of 'His Majesty's Forces, from all parts of the British Commonwealth and Empire, who died in the 1939/45 war.' and their intention to erect…
Certificate of Posting of a Registered Postal Packet
Proof of posting certificate, stamped 'Nottingham' and dated '25 AP 46'. Addressed to 'C/O Central Depository, RAF Colnbrook, Slough'.
The Sphere Magazine Volume CLXV Number 2153
Magazine, incorporating 'The Graphic', published in London 'April 26 1941' comprising a blue and red front cover of advertisements and 31 pages (printed in black and white) of photographs and articles describing campaigns and reporting news. Bob…