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Letter to Wally Layne's wife from 97 Squadron adjutant
Suggest that she does not send officers uniform to him direct but should write to the international Red Cross committee to get a definite ruling.
Letter to Wally Layne's wife from Air Ministry casualty branch
Informs her that information had been received through the Red Cross that her her husband was a prisoner of war.
Letter to Wally Layne's wife from RAF central depository
Glad to note her husband was safe as a prisoner of war. Advises her that effects could not be released without written authority of the prisoner himself. Ask her to forward any letter from him to this respect.
Letter to Wally Layne's wife from the Air Ministry
Informs her that her husband now a prisoner of war was appointed to a commission and goes on to explain resulting financial matters. Writes that as an officer he needs a bank account and suggests how they go about arranging this.
Letter to Wally Layne's wife from the Air Ministry
Informs her that he husband was promoted to rank of flying officer and includes new rate of pay and mentions prisoner of war deductions.
Letter to Wally Layne's wife from the RAF war casualties account department
Thanks her for letter and returning family allowance book and informs her that the questions raised in her letter have been forwarded to the Air Ministry as they would be dealing with the matter.
Letter to Wally Layne's wife from the Red Cross
From Red Cross prisoner of war department congratulating her on birth of her son and that they would cable through Geneva giving information about the birth to her husband.
Letter to Wally Layne's wife from the Red Cross
From Red Cross prisoner of war department. Explains that football items of clothing must be sent in next of kin parcel as there was no special label for a sports parcel.
Letter to Wally Layne's wife from the Red Cross
Informs her that her husband had been moved to another camp and she should sent mail to Stalag Luft 3 Stalag 357.
Lettercard from Les Pickford to his mother
He writes that he has been moved and she is not to worry about him.
Lettercard from Les Pickford to his mother
He is in good health and the weather is hot. He struggles to fill the card but asks that she remembers him to his pals and the Holloways.
Lettercard from Les Pickford to his mother
He has moved to a more permanent camp. He asks for parcels, weight less than 11 pounds and must contain food and cigarettes. No papers are to be sent. He is in good health and spirits.
Lettercard from Les Pickford to his mother
He has moved camp again. He can go for long walks. He looks forward to receiving mail.
Lettercard from Les Pickford to his mother
He is in good health and the prisoners have had a big concert. He has been on long walks and they have had lectures and a debate.
Lettercard from Les Pickford to his mother
He has been practising for the concert. He had a letter from Lady Ampthill asking about his pilot and observer.
Lettercard from Les Pickford to his mother
He writes they have had their usual sports but got beaten by the Australians. No letters but they got Red Cross parcels. There has been a debate and spelling Bee. The revue is being held the next day. He is well.
Lettercard from Les Pickford to his mother
He has received a letter from his mother. They have been given grapes, apples and a mug of wine. There have been sports. He is well.
Lettercard from Les Pickford to his mother
He has received 4 letters and a card. He asks for cigarettes and says he is well.
Lettercard from Les Pickford to his mother
He writes he is settled in his new camp but there is a cigarette shortage. He asks for some to be sent. Weather is good but cold in the mornings. There is a library, board games, concerts, lectures and sports.
Lettercard from Les Pickford to his mother
He writes he is well but the weather is very cold. Her parcel has not arrived. Mail is very irregular. He asks for family photographs.
Lettercard from Les Pickford to his mother
He repeats his request for family photographs and cigarettes.
Lettercard from Les Pickford to his mother
Still no parcel but he has received letters. They are having a concert at Christmas and a dance at new year. Heavy snow for three days.
Lettercard from Les Pickford to his mother
He has been receiving mail from his mother. His Christmas dinner was 'fairly good'. They have had a blizzard for a few days.
Lettercard from Les Pickford to his mother
The only interesting thing to happen is that it has stopped snowing. Still no parcel. He needs socks and cigarettes.
Lettergram to Mrs C Clarke from Arthur Hope
The letter to Clara from Arthur is written from a prisoner of war camp. He writes emotionally about his regrets.