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Memoir Flight Lieutenant Gordon Cruickshank D.F.M. RAFRO
Memoir written in 1956 by Flight Lieutenant Cruickshank. It starts with his early childhood and family life. It includes his early time in RAF after enlisting in December 1938 with first job as balloon operator and then training as an air gunner;…
Gordon Cruickshank life on squadrons 1940-1944
Mentions time as a balloon operator at Felixstowe and then training as an air gunner. First tour on 50 Squadron RAF Swinderby on Manchesters, but had to wait for aircraft to arrive as squadron still flying Hampden when he arrived later transferred to…
G Cruickshank Memoir
Describes life with family from 1918. Joined Army – 4th Queen's Own Hussars on 2nd January 1936. Joined RAF 1938 and trained as balloon operator then applied as air gunner, arriving at RAF Swinderby in December 1941. Took part in 50 Squadron…
Letter from Leonard Cheshire to Pilot Officer A J Ward
Thanks him for letter and is glad he is making excellent progress.
Letter to Reg Wilson's Parents
Ginger expresses pleasure that Reg has 'landed' safely. His letter was delayed because he was on a mission to bomb the Tirpitz. He talks about family news.
Letter from Giulio to Paolo Troglio
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Giulio Troglio is worried about the long silence of his on Paolo Troglio while he's held at Nidda prisoner of war camp in Germany. The situation is difficult to endure for mother who worries a lot. Stresses the difficulty of send him parcels, hopes…
Letter to Reg Wilson's Mother
The letter advises that Reg's payment of ten shillings and sixpence will be paid to her from Reg's salary.
Postcard to Mrs Pridmore from Pilot Office T G Wilson
A postcard to Mrs Pridmore from Pilot Officer Graham Wilson, a prisoner of war. He talks of the weather and missing being in England.
To Isabel Bain from Air Ministry
Air Ministry Accounts need a completed Air Ministry Form 531 before they can release Andrew's Post Office Savings book. The original of his will has been forwarded to Messrs Newlands and Warner.
Envelope addressed to David Geach's parents
An envelope addressed to the parents of David Geach from the Air Ministry
Letter to Victor Mendelski's Father
The letter advises that Victor is a prisoner of war.
Postcard to Mrs Doreen Ellis from the Air Ministry
The postcard acknowledges Doreen's letter which has been forwarded to the appropriate department for their attention.
Postcard to Doreen Ellis from the Air Ministry
The postcard acknowledges receipt of Doreen's letter.
Letter to Mrs Doreen Ellis from the Air Ministry
The letter advises Doreen that there is no further news about her husband and his fellow crew members.
Letter to Mrs Doreen Ellis from the Air Ministry
The letter advises Doreen that her late husband's Service Estate has not been completed.
Letter to Mrs Doreen Ellis from the RAF Central Depository
The letter replies to Doreen's two previous letters about missing vests.
Letter to Wally Layne's wife from the air ministry
Covers financial matters of allowances and her husband's pay arrangements.
Letter to Wally Layne's wife from the Air Ministry
Writes concerning ante-natal and married allowances and other financial matters.
Letter to Wally Layne's wife from the Air Ministry
Returning child's birth certificate and notice that authority would be sought to part of her husband's emoluments until he was able to make his own arrangements.
Berlin Short Wave Station Charlottenburg
Reconnaissance photograph of the short wave radio station at Charlottenburg, Berlin. Small amount of bomb damage is visible, with a few roofless buildings, The radio mast (Funkturm) can be seen by its shadow from its base at the right towards the…
Letter to Reg Wilson's Father
The letter advises that now that he is known to be a prisoner of war then the proper paperwork will be forwarded to Germany.
Letter to Reg Wilson's Mother
The letter asks Mrs Wilson to return Reg's order book. She will then receive ten shillings and sixpence each week from the RAF agents.
Letter to Reg Wilson's Mother
The letter acknowledges receipt of Reg's order book. She will now receive a monthly payment of ten shillings and sixpence per week.
Letter to Reg Wilson's Mother
The letter asks if Reg has made private arrangements to send her funds.
The responsibilities of a prisoner of war
Covers general responsibilities, name rank and number, behaviour under interrogation, what the enemy will try to find out, how information is obtained by enemy (sources and methods), do's and don'ts, and rights of a prisoner.