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Congratulatory letter concerning daylight operation by Bomber Command Lancasters on U-boat factory at Augsburg. 'Undeterred by heavy losses at the outset 44 and 97 Squadrons pierced in broad daylight into the heart of Germany and struck a vital point…

Details pay and allowances for October and November 1945 from RAF base accountant officer Bombay

To men and women of Bihar printed in English and three other languages announcing victory over Nazi Germany and that forces might now be sent against the Japanese. States that men of Indian Forces have fought gallantly in Africa, Europe and Asia.

Wallet containing keepsakes/lucky-charms, and service insignia, brevet and medal ribbons.

Wooden elephant keepsake, The elephant is symbol of 44 Squadron RAF with which Gordon Cruickshank served. Additional information about this item was kindly provided by the donor.

Small figurine of 3 wise monkeys, possibly acquired during Far East tour of duty. Additional information about this item was kindly provided by the donor.

Lucky Rabbit's Foot.

Additional information about this item was kindly provided by the donor.

Key ring with keepsakes/pendants:
- a small humanoid figurine,
- an anchor with a cable wrapped around it,
- a blue enamelled 3-leafed clover,
- a small black wooden pig,
- a very small metal book with photographic pages of Lincoln…

Greatcoat flight lieutenant epaulettes with brass buttons.

Five decorations:

Distinguished Flying Medal,
1939-1945 Star,
Air Crew Europe Star,
Defence Medal,
War Medal 1939-1945

Cloth brevet

Brevet with AG in centre

Brevet wit AG in centre

Gold wire brevet with silver AG

Gold and cloth cap badge with crown and eagle

Gold and cloth cap badge with crown and eagle

Metal badge with crown wreath and RAF

Badge with eagle and tilted crown

Rear of medal ribbons including War Medal 1939-1945, Defence Medal and Aircrew Europe Star

Orange and grey dog tags

BBC 78 RPM vinyl disk Gordon Cruickshank recorded in August 1944.

Gordon joined the RAF in 1938 and Bomber Command in 1941 as an air gunner. He started operations in 1942 and completed his first tour of 31 trips at the end of November 1942. He…

Cerificate of award of La Croix du Combattant de L'Europe from the Confederation Europeenne des Anciens Combattants to G Cruickshank

Brass cross with star behind on blue ribbon with 12 gold stars in circle.

Procedures for all seven crew positions for ditching stations, exit and order of leaving aircraft, order of boarding dinghies, actions before ditching and action immediately aircraft comes to halt after ditching.

Cigarette lighter mounted on a wooden base with model Spitfire on brass rod.

Additional information about this item was kindly provided by the donor.