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Telegram from Hedley Madgett to his parents
Telegram from Medicine Hat address for parents. Reads 'Please dont write only cable passing out 13 flying swell gone night solo = Hedley Madgett'.
Ian Archer Wynn diary
Diary commences on joining Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve 3 October 1940 and training at Babbacombe, Newquay and passing out as an aircraft fitter. Posting to RAF Kenley 6 January 1942 and association with fighter pilots Bluey Truscott, Paddy…
Scripts of telegrams written and sent by Douglas Hudson to parents from prisoner of war camps
Transcripts of nearly 50 telegrams between Douglas Hudson and his parents between August 1941 and November 1942.
Letter from Douglas Hudson to his parents
Writes that it is now quiet after hectic activities at new year. Mentions pantomime put on during new year's eve and antics on hitting the wine store afterwards and retiring at 2.30. Then catches up with mail received. Writes of cold weather and…
Letter from Douglas Hudson to his parents
Reports arrival of latest mail, sorry to hear of death of acquaintance and asks condolences be passed on. Catches up on family news and gossip. Mentions cold weather with frost in the morning and reports arrival of fortnightly issue of wood which…
Letter from Douglas Hudson to his parents
Reports arrival of latest mail and catches up with family news. Sends thanks to all others who have written to him. Says he has just sent cable for his mother's birthday and hopes it arrives in time. Writes he is enclosing a photograph taken when…
Letter from Douglas Hudson to his parents
Reports arrival of their latest cable and writes of the last one he sent them. Hopes mother would have good birthday. Reports arrival of other letters but still worries that his are not getting through. Assures them he has not forgotten them and is…
Letter from Douglas Hudson to his parents
Reports arrival of mail and asks them to thank everyone who sent him money. Agrees that they should number their letters to help identify any missing. Reiterates that they should buy themselves radio as he previously suggested. Catches up with…
Letter from Douglas Hudson to his parents
Reports arrival of recent letters and records the time some have taken. Has some photographs but not sending them until the have the consul route available for mail as this is more reliable. Explains production of the camp weekly newspaper. Writes…
Leonard William Fairbank's service history
Detailing Leonard's birth in Biggleswade, his training history, squadrons served with and aircraft flown in and continued service following 1945. Completed by Leonard's daughter Jean Carter and her husband Clive.
Kenneth Gill 1942 Diary
Starts with account of movements in RAF for 1941. Continues lwith entries for daily activities. Embarks Greenock, Leaves Milford Haven on 8 January for voyage across Atlantic and describes voyage to Canada. Arrives Moncton 20 January describes daily…
Letter from Kenneth Gill to his mother
Writes that he had arrived after an uneventful voyage across the Atlantic but did not know the name of port at which he disembarked. Comments about the voyage and his current situation, including sleeping arrangements, food, activities, weather and…
Letter from Kenneth Gill to his mother
Mentions travel by rail to Moncton and comments on cold weather. Writes of his activities, food available and local shops. Goes on to describe onward train journey to the United States including food, countryside, weather and stops. Arrived at Turner…
Fifty one military personnel
Fifty one personnel of differing ranks, some in the rear are RAF trainees wearing tunic and white flash side caps, other may be staff or from other air forces (Turkish). Personnel in front are sitting and those behind standing. In the background an…
Letter from Dec Dexter to Phyllis Dexter
Writes that he hopes communication with the family is working and encourages sister on her future employment opportunities post war. In a separate section talks of life in Canada. Although appears to be written at Moncton the letter was posted in…
Keith Thompson's diary December 1941 to July 1942
During this period Keith Thompson did his basic RAF training in England then left for Canada to undertake his flying training.
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.
Letter from Les Pickford to his mother
Weather is better. He asks for khaki shorts, socks but no longer wants a mouth organ. Red Cross parcels are irregular as is mail.
Letter from Mervyn Adder to his brother Alex
Letter and accompanying explanatory text. Sorry to hear that Alex had been grounded and asked about his future. Catches up with news of a number of friends as well as sister Edith and other family members. Mentions his social life and meeting girl…
Record of service for Squadron Leader Robert Antony Maurice Palmer VC DFC* AE (115772) RAFVR
Gives personal details, service as an airman, commissioned service with promotions, postings including 75, 149 and 109 Squadrons, honours and awards including Victoria Cross, Distinguished Flying Cross and bar, mentioned in despatches, and air…
Letter to Douglas Hudson from his parents
Three weeks to Christmas, so sending greetings and hopes message gets to him in time. No letters from him for ten weeks but she keeps sending theirs in the hope that he will get some of them. Describes some activities and comments on weather. Passes…
Letter to Douglas Hudson from his parents
Writes that father is off on duty. Mentions letter from relative inviting them for Christmas and passes on other news. Not sure if they will go due to travel difficulties. Wishes they could get some letters from him as eleven weeks since last one.…
Letter to Douglas Hudson from his parents
Still waiting for letter from him, none for eleven weeks. Hopes for peace and reunion with him. Two weeks until Christmas and he would be in their thoughts. Mentions reading in newspaper that residents of Algiers were supplying warm clothing until…
Letter to Douglas Hudson from his parents
Writes they have had no letters from him now for twelve weeks and she has written 30 to him in that time. Comments on the December weather and says looking forward to spring. Mentions a book about Laghouat that she has read. Asks if they are able to…
Letter to Douglas Hudson from his parents
Still no letters from him but they are trying to be brave and patient. Awaiting reply to recent cable. Mentions going into town to post letters and cards. Writes that she had received Christmas ration of sweets and chocolate from the grocer and that…