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Letter from John Valentine to his wife Ursula
Number 55. Thanks her for a parcel and he asks her to trace the sender of some books he has received. He also mentions that he is looking forward to a concert that the Symphony Orchestra will perform the following day. He goes on to explain how he…
Letter from RAF Market Harborough to Mrs Wareing
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Expresses sorrow that her husband, Bob, has been reported as missing. He writes that there is every possibility that he may have baled out or force landed in enemy territory and hopes that she will receive news of him soon.
Letter from Reg Wilson to his parents
This is his first letter from a prisoner of war camp. He is well and includes a list of items to be sent via the Red Cross.
Letter from Robert Wareing to his wife Joan
He advises that his aircraft was hit by a night fighter but he managed to parachute out. He has several blisters and burns but a French doctor has tended him. He is now a prisoner and his personal effects are in a good place.
He will be in hospital…
He will be in hospital…
Letter from Robert Wareing to his wife Joan passed on by Captain J M Yeoman,
Letter describing Robert's aircraft being shot down, baling out, suffering burns and now a prisoner of war. Yeoman states he was given the letter by a woman when he entered Fecamp.
Letter from Wally Layne to his wife
Reports arrival of mail and says he had written to Air Ministry asking them to open an account in her name and mentions other financial matters. Catches up with news of friends and acquaintances. Mentions going to church and asks her not to send him…
Letter to Arthur Hope's Father
The letter advises Arthur's father that his son is missing.
Letter to Charles Hamilton's Father
The letter advises that the grave of Charles has been found and he has been reinterred in the British Military Cemetery at Hamburg.
Letter to Charles Hamilton's Mother
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The letter explains the circumstances of the night Charles was shot down. Charles jumped out first and Brian next. Brian landed on land but there was no sign of Charles.
Letter to Charles Hamilton's Mother
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The writer regrets that he has no news of her son. There is uncertainty where he bailed out. He promises to write to the pilot who is ill after repatriation.
Letter to Doris from Monty Pease's Father
The letter explains that he has talked to the only survivor of the crashed aircraft. He describes the events when the aircraft was shot down.
Letter to HW Owen from George Thom
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A letter referring to the night of the crash and George's subsequent escape via Switzerland. He was caught while trying to get to Spain and sent to Paris. After the war he worked for the post office in Calgary.
Letter to Joan Wareing from Alan Buppinger
Describes events during an operation to support the Normandy troops when Robert Wareing's aircraft was attached by fighters and set on fire. Four crew members were killed and four baled out. Author and one other evaded with help of French resistance,…
Letter to Joan Wareing from her husband Bob
Sent from France describing how his aircraft was shot down by a fighter, caught fire and he baled out. He was burned but treated by a French doctor. He was in hospital near Le Havre.
Letter to Jose from Leslie Hay
The letter lists 49 Squadron operations from May 1944 to 10 June 1944 when John Holden died.
Letter to Keith Thiele's father from officer commanding 122 Wing
Informs him that his son was missing from operations. He was hit by anti-aircraft fire while attacking a train and it was presumed that he bailed out successfully.
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Letter to Mary Egan from Jim Cahir
He recollects the night he was shot down with his pilot saving their lives but losing his own. On his release he returned to UK and was treated for malnutrition.
Letter to Mary Egan from Jim Cahir
Letter from Jim Cahir to his friend Mary Egan detailing his plane being shot down, his capture and his time in a prisoner of war camp.
Letter to Mrs Brett from a member of his crew
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Writes that he saw Arthur Brett safely bale out of the aircraft. Presumes he went into hiding on reaching the ground and is sure he is alive. Sends regards from Stanley Alldis, member of the crew, who was a prisoner with the letter's author.
Letter to Mrs Cahir from Jim Cahir
Letter from Warrant Officer Cahir to his mother and brothers. He writes about his capture in Germany after his aircraft was shot down on December 20th 1943 and subsequent capture. He goes on to describe the conditions he was kept in at Stalag IVB…
Letter to Mrs Clark from Flying Officer R Hay
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Writes informing her that Dermot Hegarty was killed recently. Correspondent was his mid-upper gunner and describes aircraft's engines cut after take off. While Hay bailed out, Dermot, the rear gunner and wireless operator did not get out. He, the…
Letter to Mrs E W Scott from the caterpillar club
Contains welcome to the club and includes tag with date, card for Flight Sergeant E W Scott, a gold caterpillar badge and envelope.
Letter to Mrs K Brett from the Air Ministry
Covers a report from the Royal Air Force Missing Research and Enquiry Service in Germany. Describes crash of her husbands aircraft which came down 20 miles south of Hamburg. Bodies of some crew were recovered but apart from Flt Sgt Green none were…
Letter to Mrs Meredith from 35 Squadron
Informing her that her husband, Edgar Meredith, is missing following a bale out during an operation. Included are the names and next of kin of his fellow crew members. Also included is a warning not to disclose any details of operation.
Letter to Mrs Meredith from F/Lt Jack Lane
A letter to Mrs Meredith about her husband (Eddie) who baled out of his damaged aircraft. Flight Lieutenant Lane expresses hope that Eddie will have landed safely and, if he has been taken prisoner, will soon be released and return home.