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Letter to David Donaldson
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Thank you from a former 192 Squadron member Trevor Hicks who is leaving shortly to return to New Zealand. Congratulates David on Distinguished Service Order award. Sends regards to all.
Notes on RAF Foulsham
Squadron Leader A N Banks, Station Intelligence officer, RAF Foulsham notes that the station was engaged on special duties with two squadrons, one of Halifax and the other Mosquito. Halifax was used for dropping window and the Mosquito with radio…
Letter from Arthur NM Banks to Paul
Letter from Squadron Leader Arthur NM Banks to acquaintance Paul concerning an incident where at RAF Foulsham where a Halifax landed on top of a Mosquito. Aircraft were from 192 Squadron conducting special operations. Halifax windowed in front of…
Loose minute from Group Captain C.V.D. Willis
Requesting views on possible armistice celebrations. Need to cater for 253 officers, 500 N.C.O. and 1382 other ranks. Makes a number of proposals including church service, all ranks dances, sport, open air festival, community singing, interchange…
Letter to David Donaldson from Flying Officer C. W. Ashworth
Thanks David for sending good wished on his award. Describes current activities at Little Horwood. Congratulates David on the award of bar to Distinguished Service Order. Comments that he is sorry that 192 Squadron is close to dissolution.
Application for temporary release
Letter from David Donaldson to station commander at RAF Foulsham requesting temporary release for a period of six to nine months in order to study and sit solicitor's, final examinations. Enclosed document listing his service since September 1939…
Letter from David Donaldson to manager Whitbreads & Co, Norwich
Thanks him for having allowed them six barrels of beer for a farewell party for aircrew leaving the squadron.
Letter to Frances Grundy from Doug Worrad
Thanks her for kind letter and notes that on 192 squadron., her father was known as a fine senior officer. Relates damaging or destroying three aircraft during the war, unfortunately all British, including a Tiger Moth, a Halifax and an Anson. Goes…
Letter to Richard Donaldson from D Worrad
Offers sympathy on loss of father David Donaldson who was Doug Worrad's commanding officer on 192 Squadron during world war 2. Tells of incidents with David Donaldson and of his own life. Would like to hear of David's life after the war.
Letter from David Donaldson to Air Historical Branch Air Ministry
David Donaldson points out that no mention was made of the one Halifax that he flew that went on an operation with Lancasters over Berchtesgaden in April 1945.
Summary of medals and Royal Air Force Service for David and Joyce Donaldson
List medals for David Donaldson including Distinguished Service order and bar, Distinguished Flying Cross. Medal for Joyce Donaldson, War Medal 1939-45. Lists RAF Service for David Donaldson from 1934 to demob in November 1945. Lists Joyce…
Letter from David Donaldson to Wing Commander R K Budge
As addressee has close association with the squadron, notes enclosure of photograph of squadron crest.
Letter from David Donaldson to Mrs F Butler
Mentions that her husband had a close association with the squadron and he is sending her a photograph of new squadron crest to give to her husband when he returns from India.
Letter from David Donaldson to Mrs M Carley
Writes enclosing a cheque for £12 contributed by members of the squadron for her children.
Letter from David Donaldson to G C Clark
Writes to Clark in hospital that he is sorry to hear of broken leg. Mentions he has not told Clark's parents of the accident.
Letter from David Donaldson to G C Clark
Notes that Clark has had appalling luck and hopes this will be his last stay in hospital. Writes that he has forwarded all forms and recommendations for his permanent commission. Encloses letter from A.O.C. explaining current situation regarding…
Letter from David Donaldson to F C Daubney
As Group Captain Daubney has had close association with the squadron, he is enclosing photograph of new squadron crest.
Letter from David Donaldson to Squadron Leader H G Jordan
As addressee had close association with the squadron, David is sending him a photograph of new squadron crest.
Letter from David Donaldson to Captain Howard Kasch
Addressed to 36 Bomb Squadron United States Army Air Force officer thanking him for his work while with 192 Squadron at RAF Foulsham.
letter from David Donaldson to Mrs G Rollinson
Husband had left squadron before new badge approved. Is sending a photograph and asks that she gives it to him on his return to united Kingdom.
Letter from David Donaldson to Colonel Rooney United States Army Air Force
Addressed to Colonel Rooney, 603 Squadron United States Army Air Corps thanking him for kindness and hospitality shown to Flight Lieutenant Morley and crew one of David's squadron who diverted to his base at RAF Nuthampstead.
Letter from David Donaldson to Group Captain R G Slade
Enclosing £1 contribution to S.A.S.O's presentation.
Letter from David Donaldson to Wing Commander J F Sutton
Concerns defects on a H2S Halifax lent to squadron by B.D.U. Writes that working party sent but repair will take a little longer than a week.
Letter from David Donaldson to Warrant Officer M Would
Letter to catering officer of RAF Foulsham thanking him for excellent catering arrangements for party on previous night.
David Donaldson's CV
Service history of David Donaldson including postings, promotions and awards.