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Peace
Poem about men killed in action
Lost! afar in distant lands
Describes loss, the grief of survivors and hope for future redemption.
And every time that you see a plane
Poem about operations and missing airmen.
Edward Lees Shea
Details of Flying Officer Shea who died for his country. Details of family and funeral arrangement. Full face portrait of man wearing side cap.
Letter to H A Bower
A letter addressed to Mr H A Bower detailing money owed to the family after his son's death.
Letter to HA Bower
The letter expresses regret at the loss of his son. It explains procedures to assist with finances.
Letter to Mr and Mrs HA Bower
A letter advising the family that their son's personal effects are being sent by registered post. It includes an inventory of the items.
Letter to Mrs D H Bower
The letter refers to the death of her son and the revised financial payments.
F G Bower’s Royal Canadian Air Force flying log book for observer’s and air gunner’s
Flying log book for F G Bower covering the period from 25 June 1942 to 4 April 1943. Detailing his flying training, including course certificate until his death on Active Service. He was stationed at Pan-American Airways Observer School, Miami, USA…
Confidential Notice about Loss of Lives
A document published by the Government advising families not to publicise details of date, place or circumstances of the casualty.
A second document concerns personal effects and how they are protected and returned to the family of the deceased.
A second document concerns personal effects and how they are protected and returned to the family of the deceased.
Telegram to Mr C A Bower
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The telegram advises F G Bower's father that his coffin will be arriving at Hucknall.
Letter to Mr HA Bower
The letter refers to a delay in receipt of F G Bower's financial details and certificate of death.
Letter to Mr H A Bower
The letter expresses regret and sympathy on the loss of his son in a flying accident.
Letter to Mr HA Bower
A letter referring to the estate of his son and how it will be dealt with.
Telegram to Mr H A Bower
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The text of a telegram sent to F G Bower's father informing him that his son has lost his life in an accident.
Telegram to MR H A Bower
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The telegram asks if a service funeral is required for his son. A handwritten reply states that this is not required and he is to sent to Hucknall Central.
Letter to Mr H A Bower
The letter is attached to F G Bower's RAF badges and stripes.
Letter to Mr HA Bower
The letter informs Mr Bower that his son has been killed in an aircraft accident.
Letter to Mr H A Bower
The letter refers to his son's personal effects.
Memo for Mr Bower
The memo refers to F G Bower's body which is being transported to Hucknall by train.
The Air Training Corps: A Wartime Experience
His story begins in June 1941 when the Air Minister broadcast that a new cadet force was to be set up. Stan joined immediately. Initially they marched then received training in relevant subjects - Maths, Physics, Theory of Flight, Navigation, Morse…
1117 Squadron Air Cadets
A list of five cadet members and their fates.
Bomber Command
A brief description of Bomber Command starting with Air Marshal Harris commanding, types of aircraft used, 1000 Bomber attack on Cologne and losses, the Pathfinder Force, losses, hazards to returning crews and casualties.
Book of Remembrance
A booklet with a listing of former pupils that died in the Second World War. It includes a photograph of the deceased and a brief description.
War Grave Visit
Form WG3 detailing travel arrangements for Mr and Mrs Peadon and Mrs J Hunter to visit Alec's grave at Antwerp.