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List of crew and next of kin, Lancaster ME674, 12/13 July 1944
Captain Flying Officer Charles Ronald Phillips and list of crew and next of kin.
Letter of sympathy
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Form sympathy letter from Buckingham Palace to Mrs F Phillips following the death of her husband.
Letter to Ian Wynn's wife
Gives notice that her husbands grave will be moved from Venlo to the British Military Cemetery at Jonkersbosch, Nijmegen. Gives details of new graves.
Copy of letter to Ian Wynn's wife
From Air Ministry casualty branch reporting that the Royal Air Force Missing Research and Inquiry Service in Holland had located husband's grave in Venlo. Goes on to describe graves of aircrew recovered from same crash. Mentions some facts about…
Letter to Ian Wynn's wife
From Air Ministry casualty branch reporting that the Royal Air Force Missing Research and Inquiry Service in Holland had located husband's grave in Venlo. Goes on to describe graves of aircrew recovered from same crash. Mentions some facts about…
Letter to Mrs R Wynn
Informs her that a war gratuity was payable in respect of Ian Wynn's service.
9 Squadron Association Reunion
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A programme of events for a IX Squadron reunion and presentation of the portrait of George Thomson VC. The booklet covers the events leading to the award of his VC, the programme of events and the menu, a biography of the artist, a thank you to the…
Gordon Prescott’s observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book
Observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book for N G Prescott, wireless operator, covering the period from 25 August 1943 to 7 Jan 1945, when he went missing on operations. Detailing his flying training and operations flown. He was stationed at…
Sgt A C Brett grave
White cross with 1867875 Sgt A C Brett RAF 11.11.44.
Newspaper report concerning Flight Sergeant A C Brett
Previously reported missing now presumed to have been killed. Gives other personal details. Includes head and shoulders portrait of man in flying jacket.
Letter to Mrs K Brett from the Air Ministry
Informs her that further investigation by the Royal Air Force Missing Research and Enquiry Service had located her husbands place of burial at Heidenau. Informs her that all fallen would be transferred to specially selected military cemeteries and…
Letter to Mrs McLaughlin from the Air Ministry
Covers a report from the Royal Air Force Missing Research and Enquiry Service in Germany. Describe crash of her husbands aircraft which came down 20 miles south of Hamburg. Bodies of some crew were recovered but apart from Flt Sgt Green none were…
Letter to Mrs K Brett from the Air Ministry
Covers a report from the Royal Air Force Missing Research and Enquiry Service in Germany. Describes crash of her husbands aircraft which came down 20 miles south of Hamburg. Bodies of some crew were recovered but apart from Flt Sgt Green none were…
Memo for Mr Bower
The memo refers to F G Bower's body which is being transported to Hucknall by train.
Letter to Mr HA Bower
The letter informs Mr Bower that his son has been killed in an aircraft accident.
Telegram to Mr H A Bower
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The text of a telegram sent to F G Bower's father informing him that his son has lost his life in an accident.
Letter to Mr H A Bower
The letter expresses regret and sympathy on the loss of his son in a flying accident.
Letter to Mr HA Bower
The letter refers to a delay in receipt of F G Bower's financial details and certificate of death.
Telegram to Mr C A Bower
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The telegram advises F G Bower's father that his coffin will be arriving at Hucknall.
Confidential Notice about Loss of Lives
A document published by the Government advising families not to publicise details of date, place or circumstances of the casualty.
A second document concerns personal effects and how they are protected and returned to the family of the deceased.
A second document concerns personal effects and how they are protected and returned to the family of the deceased.
F G Bower’s Royal Canadian Air Force flying log book for observer’s and air gunner’s
Flying log book for F G Bower covering the period from 25 June 1942 to 4 April 1943. Detailing his flying training, including course certificate until his death on Active Service. He was stationed at Pan-American Airways Observer School, Miami, USA…
Letter to Mrs D H Bower
The letter refers to the death of her son and the revised financial payments.
A Rather Strange Time
Terry Ford's wartime experiences written and read to Avon Talking Magazine for the Blind.
Dudley Snooke
Full length portrait of an airman. On the reverse is 'Dudley Snooke Age 20. Killed on Active Service Sept 28th.'
Nominal roll of known casualties
Casualties from among fellow Boy Entrants.