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Postcards from Alan Green to his parents
12 postcards written by Alan Green whilst a prisoner of war. He thanks his parents for their mail, news of Basil, requests cigarettes, photographs, socks and a toothbrush, receipt of parcels and a list of clothing.
Letter from Alan Green to his parents
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Alan still has not heard from his parents. he is worried about his car and his belongings. He asks about family and friends at home.
Letter from Alan Green to his parents
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Alan still has not heard from his parents. He asks after Basil. He lists some items to be sent to him.
Ronald Carpenter’s observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book
Observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book for R B Carpenter, bomb aimer, covering the period from 16 May 1941 to 30 April 1945 and from 13 November 1950 to 27 May 1953. Detailing his flying training, operations flown, instructor duties and post…
Letter to Jack Newton
Thanks him for letter and congratulates him on his escape. Encloses a letter of recommendation for Jack's commission. Mentions that he is very busy in the Middle East.
Barry Wright's service and release book
Contains personal details and shows service from 29 September 1942 until 15 November 1946. Includes service particulars and assessment of aptitude and qualities.
Letter to Henry Simpson
Asked him to provide details of his ATC service which he failed to do on enlisting in the RAFVR.
Bertie Foxlee’s flying log book for observer’s and air gunners
Flying log book for observer’s and air gunner’s for B T Foxlee, wireless operator/air gunner, covering the period from 14 April 1941 to 15 October 1947. Detailing his flying training operations flown and instructor duties. He was stationed at…
F A Robinson’s flying log book for pilots. One
Flying log book for F A Robinson covering the period from 8 September 1938 to 22 January 1951. Detailing his flying training and operations flown, includes flight certificates, congratulatory messages and notes of appreciation from senior officers, a…
Henry Bartlett pilot training certificate
United States Army Air Force certificate showing passed pilot training advanced flying diploma 5 August 1942
Telegram to Donald Baker's parents
Sends Donald still alive, thank god.
Letter from Red Cross to Donald Baker's mother
Confirms that message was sent to her quoting a message from her son that said from senior British officer, Stalag Luft 3 on behalf of her son that there was no truth in any information of his death.
Letter from Rhodesian air training group to Donald Baker's parents
Confirms that their son, previously reported as having died was now reported to be in the best of health.
Item separator card
Blue card 'Aug-12942, Reports of desth'.
Letter from Donald Baker to his mother
Writes that no letters had arrived and wondered what she thought about him taking up farming after the war. Writes of potential future plans. Is keeping well and parcels arriving regularly. Catches up with family news.
Letter from Donald Baker to his mother
Reports arrival of a number of her letters and mentions that Egyptian food parcels were coming through regularly. Writes that he had had two clothing parcels and discussing post routing. Mentions two book parcels. Explains recent incorrect…
Telegram from England
Letter 20 June. Donald well, Believe authentic. Reported death mistake. Signed Baker.
Telegram from Jack Baker
Pleased good news.
Telegram to parents
From Tullock in Glasgow. Delighted to know Donald was alright.
Telegram to parents
Telegram reporting message from senior British officer Stalag Luft 3 on behalf of Donald Baker that there was no truth in any information of his death and he was alive. Sent by Red Cross Society, Salisbury.
Jill Nicholl's MT course notebook
Includes don'ts for MT drivers, technical terms, notes on vehicle chassis and drive shafts, brakes, bearings, care and maintenance, inspections, controls and engines. Goes on with using maps and routes. Continues with lubricating systems, accident…
Sam Saunders's flying log book
Detailing his flying training and operations flown as navigator 16 January 1941 to 9 January 1946. He was stationed at RCAF Winnipeg (6 AOS), RCAF MacDonald (3 B&GS), RCAF Rivers (1 ANS), RAF Harwell (15 OTU), RAF Shallufa (38 and 40 Squadrons), …
Wyton: Pathfinder Force
102 aircrew wearing tunic and peaked or side caps sitting and standing in five rows in front of a Lancaster. There is a defaced set of characters in the top left of the photograph. Captioned 'August 1942, Wyton: Pathfinder Force'.
Operational history of Lancaster 1B R5868
List of 135 operations flown by Lancaster R5868 from 8/9 June 1942 until 23 April 1945. List includes pilot, target, bomb load. hours flown and comments. Was with 83 Squadron at RAF Scampton and Wyton then 467 Squadron at RAF Bottesford and then RAF…
George Dunmore’s RAF Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying log book
Flying Officer G. Dunmore’s RAF Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book, from 25th June 1942 to 3rd October 1943, recording operations as a flight engineer with 83 Squadron RAF, mainly as part of the Pathfinder Force. Aircraft in which…