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Expresses sympathy form Russell's friends and colleagues.

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Booklet produced as part of 'Their Past Your Future's series produced for the Heritage Lottery. This is based on Ken's memories of his training for and operations with Bomber Command and his post war service in the Royal Air Force, as described to a…

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A summary of Len's early life and service career. Gives details of the crash landing of a Wellington bomber in which he died.

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The letter expresses sympathy for the loss of his son.

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The letter from the KIng expresses sympathy at the loss of his son.

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The King and Queen express sympathy at his loss.

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The letter expresses sorrow at the loss of her husband.

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Ken Brind's autobiography detailing his tour of operations.

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Letter from David Boldy’s mother to the Adjutant at RAF Depot, Uxbridge regarding articles in newspapers about a man on trial who mentions a man with a similar name to her son.

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L Boldy writes to her husband and son Steve; she has transcribed the letter she received from the Director at the Air Ministry and included copies of newspaper cuttings concerning the trial of Warrant Officer Raymond David Hughes, in the hope of…

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Applying for war gratuity on behalf of his son presumed killed 29 January 1944.

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Letter concerning his son's national savings certificates.

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Asks for them to arrange to send his son's personal effects to his address.

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Writes that he would be glad to hear when he might expect to receive his son's personal effects. Enquires after dark blue case.

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Writes that he had received the personal effects of his son and notes that some financial items were missing. Confirms that the correct leather bag was returned.

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List items that arrived by post on previous day and returning signed docket.

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Accepts the conclusion in their previous correspondence that his son lost his life on 29 January 1944.

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Replies to previous letter and while held out hope now concluded as eight months had passed that their son had lost his life.

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Applying for recommendation for remission of death duties on estate of son.

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Acknowledges receipt of son's post office savings book.

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From Leslie Kant offering his and his wife's condolence. Writes that Hedley was one of the nicest and brightest of his staff. He had no idea he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Medal and had taken a commission. Writes he had received news that…

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Asks if there is any more news of her son Harold who lost his life on March 2nd 1943. Notes that others survived. She appreciates the kindness of those who have written to her. She still has hope that her son will return. She has read some work about…

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Lists losses, casualties and the fate of his Halifax crew.

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Acknowledges his son now presumed killed and has had no other news.

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Thanking him for donating the land for the Runnymede Memorial where his sons name is inscribed.

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