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Letter to Norman Gorfunkle's Mother from 76 Squadron
The letter advises Norman's mother that her son has been reported killed in action.
Telegram to Norman Gorfunkle's Mother from Air Ministry
The telegram advises that Norman is now reported dead.
Norman Gorfunkle's Grave
Four photographs of Norman's grave.
#1 and #3 are his plot marked with a star of David.
#2 is a woman standing behind his star of David grave stone.
#4 is his plot with a pot of flowers and a flag over his grave stone.
#5 is a his grave stone…
#1 and #3 are his plot marked with a star of David.
#2 is a woman standing behind his star of David grave stone.
#4 is his plot with a pot of flowers and a flag over his grave stone.
#5 is a his grave stone…
Letter to Montague Maizels from Charles Hourriez
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The letter is a copy of the original and contains detail about the death of his cousin, Norman Gorfunkle. He attended the crash site but after the Germans had removed the crew survivors. His cousin had died in the crash. He was buried with…
Letter to Fred Dyde's Parents from his Squadron Commander
The letter expresses regret that, due to illness, he was unable to meet them. He complements Fred for being one of their best and most popular crew members.
Fred Dyde's Funeral
Four photographs from an album.
#1 and 2 are captioned October 1943 and show the funeral procession and guard of honour.
#3 and 4 show the guard of honour at Fred's grave side and firing a salute. It is captioned 'October 1943 Mourners Grandpa…
#1 and 2 are captioned October 1943 and show the funeral procession and guard of honour.
#3 and 4 show the guard of honour at Fred's grave side and firing a salute. It is captioned 'October 1943 Mourners Grandpa…
Saintbury Airman's Death
A brief newsclipping about Fred's death on active service.
Two Letters to Fred Dyde's Parents
The first letter is to Fred's mother and refers to her war gratuity.
The second letter itemises the sums to be paid to Fred's mother and father.
The second letter itemises the sums to be paid to Fred's mother and father.
Letter to Fred Dyde's Father from the King
The King and Queen express sympathy at his loss.
Two Telegrams to Fred Dyde's Father
The first telegram advises that his son, Fred, has been lost in an accident.
The second advises that Fred can be buried at Bottesford or in the RAF regional [message incomplete].
The second advises that Fred can be buried at Bottesford or in the RAF regional [message incomplete].
Halifax crew
Six airmen wearing tunics with brevet in two rows, three in front and three behind. Captioned 'Studio portrait of 428858 Pilot Officer (PO) George York RAAF and his fellow crewmembers from 102 Squadron. All were killed in action when their Halifax…
Photograph of grave cross and note from under-secretary of state for air to Mrs F A Doughty
Photograph of cross marking grave of RAAF and RAF aircrew dated 1944-08-13. Names 'F/Lt P E Young, P/O K L Walker RAF, P/O G York, P/O J G Gordon, P/O A H Harvey, P/O R R H Osborne RAF, Sgt J V Finney RAF, Sgt J C Doughty RAF'. On the reverse…
Letter of sympathy and awards
Letter from the under-secretary of state for air enclosing awards granted to Sergeant J C Doughty who did not live to receive them.
Letter to Jimmy Doughty' s father from the air ministry
Reports the result of the investigation carried out by the RAF missing research and enquiry service in Germany. States his aircraft crashed after combat with fighter and crew were buried in common communal grave at Rehborn. Advisees that remains of…
In Memory of John Henry Patrick Dwyer DFM
A booklet commemorating JHP Dwyer (Jack). It contains school football and cricket photographs, his 19 operations, a telegram on his arrival in Gibraltar, the events when he was badly wounded over Kiel, a telegram advising his parents where he was in…
JHP Dwyer's Service Record
RAF Form 543 completed with JHP Dwyer's details.
Letter to JHJP Dwyer's Wife
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The letter from the wife of a crew member, Sergeant Bartle, asks if she has heard anything about the crew. She has been in touch with Pilot Officer Griffin's wife and Pilot Officer Walsh's wife. Air Gunner Grellier's mother also wrote to her.…
Squadron Leader John Rawsthorn Rainford DFC and bar
Short note of dates and service in Royal Artillery and RAF. Killed in action at Sola, Norway on 21 February 1942
Report on my foreign service project August 1941 - April 1942
Written by Ken Boyd the brother-in-law of a Bomber Command pilot Wilfred Comrie who was killed in a crash at RAF Pocklington in March 1943. Wilfred was an American who joined the RCAF in May 1941 and served on 102 Squadron. Ken Boyd was a first…
Alfred James Stapleton - personal details
Gives personal details and date of death.
Forever
Five verse poem about those left behind of lost men.
Ceylonese in the RAF (1939-45)
Lists of Ceylonese in three batches and miscellaneous arrivals who volunteered for and joined the RAF with some details of their service. Includes b/w photograph of Sergeant Rex De Silva in 1943.
Ananda Kularatne - RAF personnel form
Give some personal details of Pilot Officer A Kularatne (pilot) including presumed killed 16 February 1944 while on 102 Squadron. Includes list of postings, musterings and next of kin details.
To Cologne - Gremberg by Oboe - tribute to Squadron Leader Robert A.M.Palmer VC, DFC & Bar
The story of an attack by Pathfinders of 35,105,109 and 582 Squadrons 23 December 1944. Tribute to Robert pPalmer and thirty comrades who died with him. Contains history of Battle of the Bulge. Description of Oboe system. List of aircraft and crews…
582 Squadron Pathfinders fact sheet
History since formation on 1 April 1944 until last operation 7 May 1945. Part of Pathfinder Force. Mention first award of DSO and last marking and bombing operations in 1945. Provides account of last operation of Captain Edwin Swales who was awarded…