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Photo 1 is a vertical aerial photograph of Koblenz. The river can be seen and falling sticks of incendiaries.
Photo 2 is a vertical aerial photograph of Homberg. The image is very clear with only a few explosions hiding the detail.

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Photo 1 is a port side view of a Lancaster with engines running on the ground. Other aircraft are visible in the background.
Photo 2 is a group of 17 flight engineers arranged in three rows. Each individual is identified in the caption.

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A port side/rear view of Lancaster TK-A flying over Thetford Chase.

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An air-to-air view of a Lancaster from above flying over a largely rural area. Its bomb doors are open. From information kindly provided by the donor. 'Lancaster Over Target. This has appeared in publications since being lent out in the 1990's but…

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Air to air photograph showing Lancaster bomber in flight, marked as OJ-E, submitted with caption; “Local flying from Methwold March 1946”.

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A Lancaster taking off from Methwold.

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Jack writes that things are dull, no ENSA or cinema. He promises to send some money.

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Jack writes fretting about her health.

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Jack writes that he has received a letter and a parcel from her. He has been at an ENSA film show and concert.

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Jack writes that he has been interviewed by his commanding officer. He said he would try and get him posted.
Only three pages of the letter are present.

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Jack writes that nothing has happened since he returned. There has been some heavy rain.

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Jack writes hoping she is better. He and his friends had a musical evening in a pub. Weather has been dull.

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Jack writes that nothing much has changed. He has sent her a parcel and money in a letter. He asks after family and friends. He asks for a towel and socks.

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Jack writes that he has moved from Feltwell to Newmarket. It is a much better camp. He thinks his mail is still going to Feltwell and it will be a day or so before he receives it. He hopes Brenda is OK.

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Jack writes that he hopes everything is OK. He is disappointed that he has had no letter from her. He sent her £2 in the mail. He has seen a film, an ENSA cinema show and a comedy play to come.

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Jack writes that he received her letter with news that Brenda is better. He will send them chocolate at the weekend. He talks about friends who were in hospital when he was in.

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Jack writes that he has received her letter. He expresses concern for the health of all three. He has been into Kings Lynn to watch a film. He encloses £2.

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Jack writes that he got back on the train okay. He has a sore throat.

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Jack writes that he is back on his squadron. He is asking his CO for a posting after a landing accident. He asks after Brenda and a parcel with chocolates that he has sent.

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Jack writes that his posting seems to be messed up. He is not best pleased and all he can do is wait.

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Jack writes that he has received her letter and parcel. He has little to write about. He has seen an ENSA film and a concert.

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Jack writes that he has asked to be taken off operations. He asks after Brenda. He has been to the cinema. He hopes to send his girls chocolates.

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Jack writes that his money is short since he has been overpaid. He has been to the cinema.

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Jack writes about domestic issues and his request to be transferred.

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Jack writes that he is pleased she enjoyed the party. He has been to the cinema in Kings Lynn.
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