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Letter to Leonard Cheshire from Wing Commander W J Gibbs
From officer in Ministry of Aircraft Production. Writes that Cheshire left gloves in his office and is now sending them on.
Letter to Leonard Cheshire from Squadron Leader T Kell
Recounts a lecture using models of targets which when viewed from 6 yards represent various sizes at various distances. Problem is to know accurately what height you are.
Letter to Arthur Pritchard's Father
A letter to Arthur's father explaining that his son is missing in action.
To Janet from Rupert Harwood
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A letter written by Ruper Harwood to his daughter 'Darling Little Janet', telling her not to worry if he is reported missing.
Letter from Adjutant RAF Aston Down to Leonard Cheshire
Thanks him on behalf of Wing Commander Thomas for all the lectures he gave to flight leaders school.
Letter to Hedley Madgett's parents from Rose Palk
Notifies them that 61 Squadron has now moved to RAF Coningsby. She writes that her son's post office savings book has been found. There was still no news of their son but she is still hopeful.
Letter to Mrs Clark from Flying Officer R Hay
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Writes informing her that Dermot Hegarty was killed recently. Correspondent was his mid-upper gunner and describes aircraft's engines cut after take off. While Hay bailed out, Dermot, the rear gunner and wireless operator did not get out. He, the…
Telegram to DJH Maltby
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The telegram congratulates him from Coningsby and Woodhall.
Letter to Arthur Phillip Price's father from Station Commander RAF Coningsby
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Offer sympathy over period of waiting son's after aircraft failed to return from an operational exercise. Informs him of what will happen to his son's personal effects.
Letter to Leonard Cheshire from Squadron Leader L P Moyna,
An officer from the RAF Film Production Unit concerning someone from that unit conducting night filming from Lancaster.
Letter to Alan Green from John
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The letter refers to an erroneous posting then transfer to Waddington. He will be flying Manchesters. He is billeted with an old couple who don't tolerate drinking. He enjoyed seven days of leave in Coventry and surrounding towns.
Letter from James Burnside to Kay
Writes he had spoken to the wing commander and should be getting leave, asks if she could get time off. Writes of crew going out with friend for good feed in Boston. Mentions issuance.
Registered letter envelope
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Envelope from H Ansell to Flight Sergeant Ansell at RAF Conningsby
Squadron congratulations
Wing Commander Guy Gibson, commanding officer of 106 Squadron, congratulating the squadron on a month of successful operations and the record tonnage of bombs dropped despite difficulties which were overcome by the ground crews. Anticipating…
Letter to Joan Broderick
A letter from the Air Ministry sent to Joan Broderick to inform her that her husband Kenneth James Broderick has gone missing in operations. The Air Ministry reassures Joan and will inform her if they receive any news, and they ask her to do the…
Correspondence concerning the death of John Madge
Telegram sent informing his wife that he had failed to return, condolence letters from the squadron CO and Air Ministry and follow up letters to John's wife, and father.
Letter from Leonard Cheshire to Wing Commander J R Jeudwine
To 54 Base Coningsby. Writes that he is enclosing results of Farnborough 'George' (automatic pilot) team to 617 Squadron. Has produced phenomenal improvement in all aircraft,
Letter from Leonard Cheshire to Air Commodore A C H Sharpe
To 54 Base Coningsby forwarding the names of two pilots who were anxious to return to operational duties on Mosquito. Squadron Leader C F Campbell DSO, DFC and Flight Lieutenant R T Fleming DFC. Includes operational history.
Letter from Leonard Cheshire to station commander RAF Coningsby
Letter to Group Captain A C Evans Evans requesting he look into five electro-plated tankards which went missing on squadron move to RAF Woodhall Spa
Letter from Leonard Cheshire to Squadron Leader L F Moyna
To officer at RAF Film Production Unit unit.Thanks him for his letter and offer of cooperation and help.
Signal from Leonard Cheshire to Group Captain P C Pichard
Writes that he hopes to see him at Coningsby on 9 December 1943
Signal from Leonard Cheshire to Wing Commander Thomas
To FLS Aston down stating he would attend on 17 December subject to operational commitments.
Letter from Leonard Cheshire to Wing Commander F H Thomas
Writes that it would be impossible for Cheshire to make any arrangements. He would let Thomas know when things became easier. Address states Somerset, but now in Gloucestershire.
Signal from Leonard Cheshire to RAF Aston Down
States regrets unable to attend
Letter to Leonard Cheshire from Guy Gibson
Congratulates Cheshire on award of Victoria Cross.