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Letter to George Thomson's father from Chaplain and RAF Mildenhall
Extends sympathy over George being reported missing.
Prisoner of war camp chapel
Interior of hut with wooden columns rail against far wall and cross on the right.
Haydn Philp Rose's bible
First page of a bible with stamp from Stalag Luft 7 and an inscription to Haydn from Victor Cooper.
Saint Jude postcard
The front of the card shows a painting of Saint Jude. The reverse is printed with a novena prayer to Saint Jude.
Praying soldier postcard
The front of the postcard has a coloured painting of a soldier in uniform kneeling in prayer. Christ is leaning over the soldier and reaching out his hand. The reverse of the card is printed with 'with you alway' in the top left corner and 'I pray…
First communion
A group of 23 girls in white dresses and veils, seven boys, two priests, two men, and two women. They are arranged in four rows outside a corrugated building with arched glass windows.
Church of the Holy Sepulchre
Aerial photograph of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. The façade and one of the domes have been propped up.
A tribute to Trevor Blewitt
Personal information and details of Trevor's early years, family life, career in the Royal Air Force and later employment with Clayton Dewandre Ltd. Includes prayers and readings from the bible.
Order of service
Order for church service at sea. Includes hymns, order of service, prayers and liturgy.
Airbase chapel
A chapel with spire with trees and cars parked alongside. To the left are three barrack style buildings amongst a series of utility poles.
Cramond Parish Church
A letter to Andrew's mother expressing sympathy and recalling a story from the flying corps in the First World War.
Cramond Parish Church
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A letter to Andrew's mother expressing sympathy and recalling a story from the Flying Corps in the First World War.
Hymn for the RAF
Printed postcard with the title 'A thought for the quiet hour by Patience Strong' and the words of her hymn for the RAF.
God holds your hand
An extract from Isaac 41:13
Next of kin crew Lancaster LM381
A list of the seven members of the crew with their names, duty, service number, religion and address.
St Swithun's Prayer Book
The covers of a prayer book. In the frontispiece is a dedication to Geoffrey Herbert Clarke confirmed in the Church of St Michael, RAF Cosford.
Hymn for the RAF
A torn postcard showing the poem 'Hymn for the RAF' by Patience Strong. A quote from the Prime Minister is printed on the reverse 'Let us all strive without failing in faith or in duty.'. The poem was found in the wallet of Sergeant Eric Bailey.
Pledge of Victory Cross
Dark brown Bakelite pledge of victory cross, found in Sergeant Eric Bailey's wallet. Measures approximately 5 cm by 3cm and depicts the crucifixion in relief on the front. There are indecipherable letters in a scroll above Christ's head. There…
Letter from Jim Hughes to his father
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Jim hopes that his father is keeping the German prisoners of war busy. He mentions operations to Dulmen, Starkrade and Osnabrück, the weather and how much he looks forward to going on leave and his relationship with Maisie.
Letter from Jim Hughes to his father
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News to say that Jim is keeping well and describing his recent operation to Recklinghausen. Jim apologises that the letter is so short but he is very busy.
Harrold Bratley - biography
Relates early life and employment before the war. Was RAF reserve and was called up at beginning of the war. Mentions training including operational training unit before joining 9 Squadron. Includes letter describing in some detail his first…
Bible
Inscribed to 'A.C.2. 1061081. Tom McMahon' and including a message from the King to all serving in the forces and 'all people engaged in the defence of the realm'. The Royal Air Force emblem, with motto 'Per Adua Ad Astra', is imprinted on the front…
Two prayers
First - extract from service with Lords prayer - Second - prayer and grace
Church service instructions
Personal notes of actions during church service.