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Letter to Mr AB Geach from RAF Witchford
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A letter to David Geach's father advising him that his son is missing in action. The letter is signed by his Wing Commander. Included is a list of crew members and their addresses.
Letter to Mr AB Geach from Wing Commander, RAF Witchford
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A letter written by David Geach's Wing Commander to David's father in reply to a request for his belongings. Also included are the front and reverse of a telegram envelope.
Telegram to AB Geach from the Air Ministry
The telegram to David Geach's father advises him his son was included in a German broadcast saying he had been taken as a prisoner of war.
Telegram to AB Geach from Air Ministry
The telegram is written to David Geach's father and confirms via the International Red Cross that he has been taken prisoner.
Letter to Mr AB Geach from the Air Ministry
A letter of sympathy from the Air Ministry to David Geach's father expressing regret that his son is missing during operations.
Postcard to David Geach's parents
A card signed by David advising his parents that he had returned to UK. The card was pre-printed by the Salvation Army.
Letter to AB Geach from RAF Central Depository
A letter to David Geach's father advising him that they his son's personal effects. It includes an inventory of the items.
Letter to Mr and Mrs Geach from his station Chaplain
The letter to David Geach's parents expresses sadness that he is missing. The Chaplain offers his sympathy.
David Geach's flying log book for aircrew other than pilot
Flying log book for aircrew other than pilot for David Geach, bomb aimer, covering the period from 22 November 1942 to 2 September 1952. Detailing his flying training, operations flown, being shot down and becoming a prisoner of war, returning to…
Registered envelope to RAF Central Depository
A registered envelope marked with a blue cross written to the Officer in Charge at the RAF Central Depository. Handwritten on the front is F/O PH Todd and on the reverse'1394781 F/Sgt Geach DG'.
Dinner Menu, Rivers, Manitoba
A dinner menu for Christmas 1942 and New Year 1943 produced by the Airmen's Mess, No 1 Central Navigation School, Rivers, Manitoba. On the reverse are the signatures of some of the attendees.
Caterpillar Club Membership Card
A Certificate of Membership of the Caterpillar Club awarded to David Geach complete with a welcoming note.
David Geach's Claim for Campaign Stars and/or Defence Medal
RAF Form 2825 filled in by David Geach claiming 1939/45 star, Air Crew Europe Star and France and Germany Star
Dafoe Digest
The first issue of The Dafoe Digest, a magazine produced by No 5 Bombing and Gunnery School, Dafoe. Each section on the base has had a chance to write a short article about their activities.
Going on Leave
A booklet produced for returning prisoners of war. It is divided into 12 chapters starting with Britain and what to expect. First stop will be the reception centre which will try and help you and sort out your immediate future. An emergency ration…
The Airmen's Club Card
A membership card for a social club for airmen. Open daily for reading, writing, dances, sing songs and meals, it is operated by the Winnipeg Women's Air Force Auxiliary. On the reverse is a sketch of the club's location.
The Lay of the First Air Bomber
A poem about bombing.
The RAF Greeting
A calendar for a child. A child is in a model aeroplane with a dog. There is also an enamel metal RAF badge. On the reverse 'All the best to you David, & boys of the Crew, Betty'. The front is signed by David's crew and has bombs indicating…
Das War Hamburg
Propaganda leaflet featuring an aerial vertical photograph of Hamburg after a Royal Air Force operation. Buildings are either completely destroyed or gutted, light falling through the gaping windows. Text describes fronts closing in, the Royal Air…
Die Andere Seite
Propaganda booklet with illustrated articles on the current war situation as seen from the Allies' perspective. Authors include Winston Churchill, Henry Wallace, the archbishop of Canterbury, Richard Hillary and John Steinbeck.
Luftpost 25 September 1943
The special edition covers Winston Churchill’s statement of 21st September 1943 to parliament on the war.
Churchill describes the war’s progress in North-West Africa, a springboard to further offensive action, following conferences with…
Churchill describes the war’s progress in North-West Africa, a springboard to further offensive action, following conferences with…
Advice to Consignee of Goods despatched by Passenger Train
A document advising David Geach's father that his son's personal effects were being dispatched.
Post Office Telephone Agreement
Instructions for filling in a telephone agreement. On the reverse is a handwritten list of radio programmes. Although it is set out as a table for Sunday to Saturday there are only five entries, on the Monday.
RAF Training Notes
A book of lecture notes covering British, German, Italian and American fighter, Coastal, Army co-operation, bombers and dive bombers.
Notes on Hygiene, Water, Accommodation and conservancy in the field, Food, cookhouses and cooking, Law and…
Notes on Hygiene, Water, Accommodation and conservancy in the field, Food, cookhouses and cooking, Law and…
Service and Release Book
RAF Form 2520A issued to David Geach. the book contains details of his service record.