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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 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.
Recommendation for Ronald Carpenter's D.F.M.
Has recommendation from his Squadron Commander, his Station Commander and the No 4 Group Air Officer Commanding. Was gazetted on 14 September 1943.
Authority for Ronald Carpenter's commission
From the Air Ministry, to everyone who needs to know to enable Ronald to obtain his uniform and new pay rates and allowances etc.
Letter from Philip Jenkinson to his mother
Mentions operation to Mannheim ad asks her to send him some gloves.
Condolence telegram from squadron
Telegram to Bill's father from the 10 Squadron adjutant informing him that Bill did not return from an overnight operation
Condolence letter
To Bill's father from OC 10 Squadron offering his condolence as Bill did not return from an op.
Disposal of personal effects
Letter to Bill's father from Station Commander RAF Melbourne, regarding the disposal of Bill's effects as he has failed to return from an operation.
Post Office Savings Book and letter from the King
Two items from a photo album.
Item 1 is a Post Office Saving Bank book issued at RAF Melbourne, York.
Item 2 is a letter to Homer from the King. He regrets not being able to give him personally his DFC. It is annotated 'Original held with the DFC…
Item 1 is a Post Office Saving Bank book issued at RAF Melbourne, York.
Item 2 is a letter to Homer from the King. He regrets not being able to give him personally his DFC. It is annotated 'Original held with the DFC…
Letter from Leonard Cheshire to Flying Officer F N Lawrence
States he has no vacancy at the moment but will have in a few days and writes he would like him then.
Letter to Leonard Cheshire from Flying Officer F N Lawrence
Asks if Cheshire has vacancy for wireless operator on his squadron. Served under him at RAF Linton-on-Ouse and recent returned after evading on the continent.
Map of Holbaek and letter to Roy Maddock-Lyon's father reporting him missing
Item 1 is a map of Holbaek with the crash site and the location of two bodies and five survivors. It is captioned 'Where the crew and plane landed south of Holbaek.'
Item 2 is a letter to Roy Maddock-Lyon's father confirming that his son is missing.…
Item 2 is a letter to Roy Maddock-Lyon's father confirming that his son is missing.…