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Telegram to Mrs Muir
Informing her that her son is missing after operations.
Letter to Reg Muir's mother from the Royal Air Force benevolent fund
Expressing sympathy for her missing son and offering financial assistance if required.
Letter to Mrs Muir from Air Ministry
Requesting that she confirms that no news of Reg has been received before he is confirmed as having died.
Air Ministry letter to Mrs Muir
Following the report that Reg is missing, advising that of the seven casualties of the crash, three have been identified as Sergeant Hannel, Sergeant Johnson and Sergeant Barrett, three are unidentified and one is unaccounted for.
Letter from the Red Cross to Reg Muir's mother
Advising that her son has been reported missing, believed killed following the discovery of the seventh member of the crew. Confirming interment of the unidentified body in the cemetery at St. Trond and that a request for information of personal…
Letter from Red Cross to Reg Muir's mother
Confirming the death of three crew members, with the remaining reported as missing in action, including her son Reg.
Letter to F Ditchford's father from RAF Record Office
The letter advises that his son, Sergeant Ditchford (551653) of 139 Squadron is missing believed killed.
Letter to Les Pickford's Father from the RAF Benevolent Fund
The writer sympathises that his son is missing. He offers financial support, if necessary.
Telegram to Les Pickford's Father
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The telegram, incorrectly addressed to Mr Ditchford, informs him that his son is missing believed killed.
Telegram to William Norman's sister
The telegram sent by RAF Wickenby to William's sister when he failed to return from an operation.
Red Cross letter to William's sister
The letter is in reply to an enquiry made for any information about her brother. Unfortunately they didn't have news.
Lettercard from Les Pickford to his mother
He has received 4 letters and a card. He asks for cigarettes and says he is well.
Correspondence concerning the death of John Madge
Telegram sent informing his wife that he had failed to return, condolence letters from the squadron CO and Air Ministry and follow up letters to John's wife, and father.
Letter to Les Pickford's Mother from Mrs E Pepper
Mrs Pepper writes that her son was in Les' crew. She expresses sympathy and sadness for the loss of her son.
Telegram to Les Pickford's Father
The telegram advises that Les previously reported missing and believed to be dead is a prisoner of war.
Letter to Les Pickford's Mother
The letter advises that Les is missing. It explains the financial arrangements in place.
Missing believed killed
Sympathy letter from the Royal Air Force, Record Office, to Mabel Pexman.
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This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
Kenneth Richard Pexman missing in action
Letter of sympathy to Mabel Pexman.
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This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
Telegram to Mrs Mabel Pexman
Advising that her husband, previously reported missing is now missing and believed to have been killed, as reported by the Red Cross.
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This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
Newspaper cutting with article about Sergeant J R Luxton missing
Page has several articles including one reporting Sergeant J R Luxton missing after operational flight. Describes telegram to father informing him that his wireless operator/air gunner son was missing on his 15th operational flight. Gives some…
Secretary's report for congregational church for year ending 30th September 1944
Reports that two of their flock, including Mr Russell Luxton and J R Flaxman had made ultimate sacrifice and Mr C Lambert was missing. Gives some biographical details and describes activities for J R Luxton and Jimmy Flaxman.
War Widow
The story of Ron being missing in action then located at Stalag Luft VII, promoted then a telegram announcing he had been killed at Arnhem. Later corrected and a bunch of flowers delivered as an apology.
Telegram to Ron Carter's Wife
The telegram advises that Ron is missing.
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This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
Telegram to Richard Coalter's Father
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The telegram advises that his son is missing.
Letter to RT Black's Wife from Group Captain Lloyd
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The writer expresses regret that her husband is missing in action.