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Ken Hook's medal box
Wooden box, engraved on the lid with his service details, large enough to contain his medals, his aircrew whistle, identity discs, and aircraft fragments.
Ken Hook's RAF service
Records how Ken joined the RAF as an armourer and then remustering to air gunner, then flying with No 75 (NZ) Squadron on Stirlings.
Kenneth Saw's RAF personnel documents
Some personal details of Kenneth Saw with dates of enlistment and discharge. Includes mention of award of DFM. Mustered as mechanic, then air gunner and finally u/t pilot. Ranks was flight sergeant. Includes postings including 97 Squadron.
Leonard Dorricott's decorations
Five medals awarded to Leonard Dorricott - Distinguished Flying Medal, 1939-45 Star with Bomber Command clasp, Aircrew Europe Star France and Germany clasp, Defence Medal, 1939-45 War Medal.
Letter and citation for Distinguished Flying Medal awarded to Dennis Batty
Letter informs that details the service rendered, for which he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Medal announced in London Gazette on 29 July 1941.
Citation describes daylight attack on Neiville [sic] Aerodrome when his aircraft was attached by…
Citation describes daylight attack on Neiville [sic] Aerodrome when his aircraft was attached by…
Letter awarding DFM to Edward Nevill
A letter from Air Marshall, Bomber Command HQ to Edward Nevill, Robert Batt and Allan Spencer awarding them DFC and DFMs .
Letter from Alan North to his parents
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Alan writes that on arrival at Huntingdon he got picked up in a car and was taken to his new station. A truck picked up his kit and bicycle. The food in the mess is good.
Letter from Hedely Madgett's father to Air Ministry
Letter to Director of Personnel Services. Reference letter to Madgetts on February 18 1944. Notes that they received a letter from Wing Commander 61 Squadron at Syerston that their son was missing after air operation on 17/18 August 1943. They also…
Letter from Peter Jenkinson to his mother
Top - letter noted as his last but one hone. Writes to his mother of partridge caught on the airfield and wishes he had a gun there as there was much game around.
Bottom - row of five medals including Distinguished Flying Medal, 1939–1945 Star,…
Bottom - row of five medals including Distinguished Flying Medal, 1939–1945 Star,…
Letter from Spencer Lewis Belton to his father
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Letter from Sergeant Spencer Lewis Belton to his father. Discusses the news of Distinguished Flying Medal and a broadcast on the British Broadcasting Corporation about its award.
Letter of condolence
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To Mr and Mrs Madgett writing sorry for news that Hedley is missing but sure he will turn up. Pleased that Hedley got the Distinguished Flying Medal. Signed Mac.
Letter of Condolence to Hedley Madgett's parents
From Leslie Kant offering his and his wife's condolence. Writes that Hedley was one of the nicest and brightest of his staff. He had no idea he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Medal and had taken a commission. Writes he had received news that…
Letter of sympathy to Hedley Madgett's parents from C P Wonghley
Just hear news that Hedley is missing. Sympathy over anxiety. Notes Hedley had just been awarded DFM.
Letter on behalf of Leonard Cheshire to Group Captain Dawes at Bomber Command
To senior personnel staff officer at Bomber Command giving history of Sergeant McLean, Distinguished Flying Medal, an air gunner who shot down at least four aircraft while serving on 102 squadron before medical downgrade. Is now fit again but posted…
Letter to Charles Turner from Officer Commanding RAF Wratting Common
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The letter advises Charles that he has been awarded a Distinguished Flying Medal.
Letter to Charles Turner from RAF Record Office
The letter asks Charles where he would like his Distinguished Flying Medal to be sent.
Letter to Charles Turner from RAF Record Office
The letter accompanies Charles Distinguished Flying Medal and a letter from the King.
Letter to Charles Turner from the King
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The letter advises Charles of his award of a Distinguished Flying Medal.
Letter to Dennis Batty from his headmaster
Congratulates him on award of Distinguished Flying Medal.
Letter to Donald Cochrane's parents from Dorothy Bond
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A letter from Dorothy Bond to Donald Cochrane's parents passing on congratulations for his deeds. There is also a reply from his parents to Dorothy.
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 Flight Sergeant Arthur Pearce from King George VI
Regrets unable to personally give Pearce well earned award of Distinguished Flying Medal.
Letter to Flying Officer K Gill and Flight Sergeant Overend from Beryl Derbyshire
Offers congratulations on award to both of DFC and DFM. Offers tea if they are ever in he location.
Letter to Hedley Madgett's father
From St James Palace informing him of investiture to receive the Distinguished Flying Medal awarded to his late son. At Buckingham Palace on 5 December 1944.
Letter to Hedley Madgett's father from Officer commanding 61 Squadron
Writes about reasons for Hedley's award of Distinguished Flying Medal. Was not for specific event but gallantry and devotion to duty throughout his tour.