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A map of Germany with prisoner of war camps marked. There is an attachment with corrections.

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A letter and envelope to Dick Curnock from his mother. It is full of social news.

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A letter to Dick from his mother wishing him a happy birthday, included is domestic news.

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A letter to Dick Curnock from his mother with domestic news.

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A letter to Dick from his friend, Ken asking him how he is and wishing him well.

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A list of contents of a parcel being sent to Dick Curnock by his mother.

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MCurnockRM1815605-171114-072.pdf
A magazine produced in a prisoner of war camp. It describes the need for education in the camp, the lecturers, the subjects taught and examinations taken or about to be taken.

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A card issued to Dick Curnock in Germany. It is specifically for ex-prisoners of war.

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In the log Dick Curnock recorded crew and friends names and addresses, an obituary of Ginge Wheeldon who was shot by a Typhoon whilst on a march, cartoons, sketches of aircraft, dates of letters received and samples of window.

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A programme for the event being held at the Royal Hotel, Leicester. It includes the menu, the list of speakers and space for autographs.

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RAF Form 252A issued to Dick Curnock. It records details of his time in the RAF.

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Four images, two of the front and two of the reverse of Dick Curnock's POW identity discs, complete with neck cord.

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A memoir written by Dick Curnock. It covers his wartime service and also his service after the war for the RAF. It covers his brother Sam and his accident as a pilot. Dick started his training at Lords in London, RAF Bridlington then RAF Bridgnorth…

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Best wishes for birthday signed Calvert

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From aunt Dorothy writes that she is delighted to know he is safe and well and recounts her activities over Christmas. Speculates about fruit in his location and compares it to prices at home. Hopes he will be released soon.

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The letter expresses happiness that Dick is safe. It is written by the squadron chaplain.

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From auntie Gladys and written by cousin Eileen. Relieved that he was safe and well. Writes of her and family activities and news as well. Mentions visit to Edinburgh while on leave and comments that grandfather is looking old.

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Send best wishes

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The letter acknowledges Dick Curnock's confinement address.

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Sends best wishes

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From auntie Gladys and cousin Eileen. Happy that he is safe and well. Writes of families daily activities and news including recent educational success and remarks that that John is in the air force.

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Philosophical letter from Roger about his pacifist views on life and offering advice. Includes and extract from Douglas Hudson's book 'Destined to fly again' explaining that he used to visit an English lady and her two conscientious objector sons…

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Offering birthday greetings from Walter, Una and Lilley

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Birthday greetings from Lilley

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Wishing him a happy Christmas and best of health and luck for 1942. Signed Walker, Una and lilley

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