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Letter to David Donaldson from uncle Eric Donaldson
Congratulates him on award of what writer humorously calls 'Dammed Smart Officer'. Hope family are well. Written on Ministry of Health headed paper. Signed Eric. Additional information about this item was kindly provided by the donor.
Telegram to David Donaldson
Two versions, offers hearty congratulations on his DSO from Frances and her mother.
Telegram for David Donaldson
Congratulatory Telegram to David Donaldson from his Aunts and Uncles on the award of his DSO. '84' refers to the home address of DWD's Aunt and Uncles; 84 Oakwood Court, West Kensington, not a Squadron.
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Message for David Donaldson
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From 'Winnie' congratulations on bar, have beer ready.
Summary of medals and Royal Air Force Service for David and Joyce Donaldson
List medals for David Donaldson including Distinguished Service order and bar, Distinguished Flying Cross. Medal for Joyce Donaldson, War Medal 1939-45. Lists RAF Service for David Donaldson from 1934 to demob in November 1945. Lists Joyce…
Envelope addressed to David Donaldson
On Her Majesty's Service envelope addressed to Wing Commander Donaldson D.S.O, D.F.C
Letter to David Donaldson from the Air Ministry
Details action to be taken for a replacement if his Distinguished Service Order and bar were not recovered.
David Donaldson's pilot's flying log book. One
Pilots flying log book for David W Donaldson. This is a newly bound compilation of 3 log books covering the period from 12 March 1938 to 19 September 1945. Detailing his flying training, operations flown, Instructor duties and special duties flying.…
Letter to David Donaldson from R R Chisholm
Congratulates David on bar to Distinguished Service Order
Letter to David Donaldson
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Thank you from a former 192 Squadron member Trevor Hicks who is leaving shortly to return to New Zealand. Congratulates David on Distinguished Service Order award. Sends regards to all.
Letter to David Donaldson from Aunt Theresa
Sassoon
Thanks him for photographs and congratulates on award of Distinguished Service Order. Comments on Dams operation and other war news. Continues with family news and hopes the war will soon be over.
Theresa Sassoon was Siegfried Sassoon's mother. …
Theresa Sassoon was Siegfried Sassoon's mother. …
Letter to David Donaldson from his wife
Pleased and proud that he has been awarded Distinguished Service Order. Hopes she will see him soon and writes of possible travel arrangements. Catches up with other family news. Writes news of daughter. Note from daughter Frances on back page.
Letter to David Donaldson from his aunt Isobel Donaldson
Thanks him for watches and clocks. Hopes he will come for lunch when he comes up for Distinguished Service Order.
Letter to David Donaldson from his brother Norman
Written from HQ 14th Army, South East Asia Command where he is now a Captain. Congratulates David on award of bar to Distinguished Service Order and offers banter about his medals. Writes of recent leave and complain of action by Royal Air Force…
Letter to David Donaldson from his mother and father
Letter congratulates him on award of Distinguished Service Order and catches up with family news.
Part of letter to David Donaldson from his mother
Mother expresses her delight and pride at hearing the recent news of his second Distinguished Service Order. Writes of father's visit to London and catches up with family/acquaintance news.
Letter from Hank Cooper to Norman Donaldson
Letter to David's younger brother Norman. Hank thanks him for the opportunity to see a copy of Norman's write up of David's Royal Air Force career and confirms that it is factually correct. Hank reviews his association with David and aspects of his…
Letter to David Donaldson from his aunt Dorothy M Clark
Letter to David Donaldson from his aunt Dorothy congratulating him on his second Distinguished Service Order. She comments on news about David's brothers, Ian and Norman, who were both independently in Calcutta. Additional information about this item…
Letter to David Donaldson from Dorothy M Clark
Letter to David Donaldson from his maternal aunt, Dorothy Clark, congratulating him on his Distinguished Service Order and catching up with family news. Additional information about this item was kindly provided by the donor.
Letter to Joyce from his aunt A E Clark
Letter to Joyce Donaldson from his aunt Nettie. Writes she has heard about David's Distinguished Service Order and asks her to pass on congratulations. Describes her current activities, weather and local area of St Andrew's.
Letter to David Donaldson from his aunt A E Clark
Letter to David Donaldson from his aunt Nettie congratulating him on the Bar to his D.S.O and talking briefly about her publishing – royalties and printing shortages.
Letter to David Donaldson from Farrar Bell
A letter to David Donaldson congratulating him on his award of a Distinguished Service Order and on his promotion to Wing Commander. Additional information about this item was kindly provided by the donor.
Letter to David Donaldson from Flying Officer C. W. Ashworth
Thanks David for sending good wished on his award. Describes current activities at Little Horwood. Congratulates David on the award of bar to Distinguished Service Order. Comments that he is sorry that 192 Squadron is close to dissolution.
David and the RAF
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Account of Wing Commander David Donaldson's RAF career from his early interest in flying and joining the Royal Air Force volunteer reserve in 1934, call up in 1939 and operational tours on 149 Squadron, 57 Squadron, flight commander 156 Squadron…
Interview with Robert Whymark
Robert Whymark’s father John ‘Jack’ Whymark took part in three tours of operations. Initially Jack was trained as a mechanic and was posted to 17 Squadron at RAF Debden and RAF Martlesham Heath. He then volunteered for aircrew and trained as a…