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Gallant Young Faversham Airman
A newspaper cutting with a description of how Jack was awarded a DFM. This was awarded because he assisted an unconscious colleague to bale out of their damaged aircraft.
Letter to Maurice Stimpson's Father
The letter invites Maurice's father to a reception at Buckingham Palace to receive his late son's DFC.
467 Squadron RAAF
Some information about 467 Squadron's history and about Lancaster R5863 'S Sugar' which is currently in the RAF museum at Hendon. Mentions operations on 6 June 1944. Includes colour photograph showing front quarter of a Lancaster inside a museum. In…
Sergeant George B Thomson - Lancaster shot down
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Account of George Thomson's aircraft 'NF958 (LS-M) of 15 Squadron being shot down by ME 110 on 12 September 1944. Five crew bailed out and were taken prisoner, the pilot did not escape and one other crew member left aircraft but was never seen again.…
Newspaper cutting - pride of wives, mothers
Starts with photographs of four women and then mentions that four women went to the palace to receive medals won by their menfolk. Two army widows received Military Crosses, the mother of RAF Sergeant Graham Parish the George Cross and the widow of…
Letter to Kate Thompson from Abbé Thevenin
Letter to Frederick Thompson's mother describing events
of the aircraft being shot down, the dreadful mutilated condition of the crews bodies and the subsequent funerals of the crew. Describes the village where the incident happened with some…
of the aircraft being shot down, the dreadful mutilated condition of the crews bodies and the subsequent funerals of the crew. Describes the village where the incident happened with some…
Letter to Maurice Stimpson's Father from the Imperial War Graves Commission
Envelope, letter, details on the unveiling of the memorial and ticket for the ceremony at Runnymede.
Maurice Cecil Stimpson’s pilot’s flying log book. One
Pilot’s flying log book for Maurice Cecil Stimpson, covering the period from 19 December 1941 to 30 July 1943. Detailing his flying training and operation flown. He was stationed at RAF Perth, USAAC Alabany, USAAC Moody Field, RAF Little…
Letter to Maurice Stimpson's Mother
The letter asks if his mother has entered his news in the Observer.
In a second copy a caption 'This was the last letter Maurice wrote to his mother and was received the day after Maurice's death. RIP'.
In a second copy a caption 'This was the last letter Maurice wrote to his mother and was received the day after Maurice's death. RIP'.
Letter to Maurice Stimpson's Father
The letter advises that Maurice is now considered killed in combat.
A Biography of Maurice Stimpson
A biography of Maurice covering his birth in 1921 to his death in February 1944.
Crew list
List of crew in which Charlie Warner flew as flight engineer, that was shot down on 3/4 September 1943. All were killed except the front gunner who was a prisoner of war.
Letter to Mrs Wilkinson from Donald Flett
Transcription of a letter. Writes of events on night 3/4 September 1943. Mentioned 'Charlie had done four ops before they copped it on the fifth. First op was Peenemunde, gives description of target. Mentions targets of other operations and that…
Newspaper cutting, RAF lost half of all bomber crews
Quoting Sir Arthur Harris that nearly 50,000 British bomber crew personnel out of a total of 110,000 were killed during the war.
1939-1945 War Dead of the British Commonwealth and Empire
Including a handwritten card with George's grave plot, row and grave number.This item is available only at the International Bomber Command Centre / University of Lincoln.
Notes for the General Information and Guidance of the Next-of-Kin or Other Relatives of Airmen Reported Missing, Deceased, Prisoners of War or Interned
Instructions and advice from the Air Ministry. It includes relevant addresses for further information.
Letter to George Dennis' Father from the King
The letter expresses sympathy for the loss of his son.
George Dennis's flying log book for navigators, air bombers, air gunners, flight engineers
Flying log book for navigators, air bombers, air gunners, flight engineers for G C Dennis, covering the period from 11 February 1944 to 6 December 1944 when he failed to return from operations. He was stationed at RAF Pembrey, RAF Peplow, RAF Ingham,…
Letter to George Dennis' Mother
The letter from George's mother's Member of Parliament explains that the Russian Embassy has been unable to locate George's grave.
Letter from George Dennis to his Family
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A letter written by George to his family. This is a farewell letter to his next of kin. He includes the addresses of four of his crew.
Letter to George Dennis' Father from the Air Ministry
The letter includes a photograph of his son's grave and explains that the errors on the cross will be corrected when the permanent headstone is installed.
Letter to George Dennis' Father from the Air Ministry
The letter confirms the loss of his son.
Telegram to George Dennis' Father
The telegram advises George's father that he is believed to have lost his life during an operation. On the reverse of one sheet is '127/16861'.
Letter to George Dennis' Parents
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The letter advises George's parents on the location of his permanent resting place and the two intermediate graves.
Ceremony at Overloon War Cemetery
Two photographs taken at a ceremony at Overloon War Cemetery. Children are standing at each grave.