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Letter from Jack Darby to Jean
He thanks her for two letters and a Christmas card. Christmas dinner was very good, followed by a dance.
Letter from John Taplin to his Family
He asks if they can find the surname of Freddie who has written him two letters. Also he ask if they can get a pair of slippers repaired.
Letter from John Taplin to his Family
He has moved station. He has been busy on operations but force landed at North Weald. He has sent laundry and asks for a towel.
Letter from John Taplin to his Family
He is waiting for a letter from home. He has been to Northallerton but got lost coming back. He signed of his letter in the dark.
Letter from John Taplin to his Family
He thanks them for their letters and photos. He is looking forward to some leave. His crew has gone into York but he stayed in to write letters.
Letter from John Taplin to his Family
He has been busy. He likes the Canadians at his new station.
Letter from John Taplin to his Family
He has not heard from them for a while but a parcel has arrived for him. He has not been busy. The food and accommodation are good.
Letter from John Taplin to his Mother
He has not been busy. They went to the YMCA at Holme on Spalding. He has been to see a film, Flying Fortress and Murder Ring.
Letter from John Taplin to his Parents
He has not received a box from home. He has not been busy but has been clay pigeon shooting.
Letter from John Taplin to his Parents
He has not had any mail for a week. The weather has been bad and he has not been flying. He asks for ping-pong balls.
Letter from Malcolm Payne to Doris Weeks
Thrilled to receive two letters from her. Continues with banter, love talk and of acquaintances. Gives her mess phone number and explains why he was unable to phone her. Writes that he has included her as 'other person to be notified' on next of kin…
Letter from Malcolm Payne to Doris Weeks
Writes this will be short letter as they are flying and he is not now grounded. Mentions flying cancelled last night and continues with general banter. Mentions going to church and that she can ring him in the mess at specific times. Glad that…
Letter from Peter Lamprey to W Gunton
Peter Lamprey writes that has moved RAF stations again and has only flown once on an air-test since arriving. He notes that the station has a good mess and food but that it’s a long way to the nearest town.
Letter from Richard Kellet to his mother
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Richard is about to depart to Egypt. He hopes to see her in a few weeks.
Letter from Terry Ford to his family
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Terry Ford writes to his parents about his trip to Knaresborough with his friend John. He requested various items of clothing and footwear.
Letter to Daphne from Hugh Jones
Hugh congratulates Daphne on the arrival of her baby.
Letter to ER Abbott from Freddie
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She writes that she is off to Switzerland for treatment. Her health has partly recovered. She has been out in a car to look at Marlow and the Thames.
Letter to Harold Fry's father from the Air Ministry
Details out-turn of Harold Fry's service estate as a total of £18 5s 2d.
Letter to Harold Fry's father from the Air Ministry
Copy of letter with details out-turn of Harold Fry's service estate as a total of £18 5s 2d.
Letter to John Hitchcock from Telephone Company
The letter transfers the phone service to John. It details the charges.
Letter to John Holden from Joey
She complains that he hasn't written to thank her for the mascot. She has moved into better accommodation and has had lots of dancing.
The envelope is stamped return to sender.
Included is a printed note with a redirection comment and a free…
The envelope is stamped return to sender.
Included is a printed note with a redirection comment and a free…
Letter to Mrs Cahir from Jim Cahir
Letter from Flight Sergeant Jim Cahir to his mother and brothers. He writes about the mail he has received from friends and family and how long it took to arrive, that he received various newspapers, about the weather, his social activities,…
Letter to Mrs Cahir from Jim Cahir
Letter from Flight Sergeant Jim Cahir to his mother and brothers. He writes about his arrangements for his Christmas leave which he will be spending with his aunt, the weather, about the best way to send post between Australia and England, his social…
Letter to Ronnie Abbott from Ham
He apologises for not having written before but is pleased that Abdul (Ronnie) is again fit to fly. He reports that Freddie is in Switzerland and is doing well.
Lone British Bomber Bombs Bonn
Geoffrey Robinson's recollection of an operation to bomb Bonn in December 1944.