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Interview with Alan George Buxton
Alan Buxton describes his training and operations as a navigator with 617 Squadron.
Connie Thornhill
A head and shoulders portrait of Connie. On the reverse 'WAAF Cpl CE Thornhill 2049455 Service 1940 to 1945 Married Oct 26th 1943'.
Ted and Connie Thornhill's Wedding
Ted and Connie on their wedding day. On the reverse is a post it with '26/Oct/43 EB Thornhill CE Crowther. Horbury. Wakefield'.
Telegram from Ted Thornhill to Connie Crowther
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Ted advises he has leave and Connie is asked to arrange their wedding on the 26th or as soon as possible.
Telegram from Connie Crowther to her Parents
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Coming home Sunday night
Wedding Tuesday very quiet
Love Connie
Wedding Tuesday very quiet
Love Connie
Postcard to his wife from Ted
He apologises for having nothing new to say but he is fit and well.
Letter to Ted Thornhill's Wife from Ted
He writes on their wedding anniversary.
Postcard to his wife from Ted
He reminds his wife that he is writing on the day of their first wedding anniversary. He expresses love for her and says he hopes to be home soon.
My Aunty Wedding
Freda Todd (bridesmaid), a woman, a bridesmaid and a boy. A bridal party photograph with, on the reverse 'My Aunty wedding. Freda, Mum, Michael'.
Ernie and Jessie's Wedding
Ernie and Jessie on their wedding day, flanked by two older women. On the reverse 'Ernie Todd & wife Jessie. Wedding'. [Note on the previous image Ernie's wife is written as Bessie and on this one, Jessie'.
Ernie and Bessie Todd's Wedding
Ernie and Bessie on their wedding day, flanked by two bridesmaids. On the reverse '1941 Freda Todd, Ernie Todd Bessie his wife'.
Joyce and Oliver Bell
Joyce and Oliver on their wedding day, outside their church. On the reverse '1942'.
Joyce and Oliver Bell's Wedding Invitation
A wedding invitation for Joyce and Oliver.
Letter from James Burnside to Kay
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Writes of difficulty in finding accommodation. Makes arrangements for her to visit which he is keen to happen despite fact he might be too busy. Speculates he might get 48 hour leave. ends with endearment.
Letter from James Burnside to Kath
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Letter telling of journey and offering many endearments and loving comments.
Peter Galan's wedding
Bride and groom (in RAF uniform) along with three other airmen, one with pilot's brevet standing in the doorway of a house. Another man wearing civilian suit standing on the left. Captioned 'Wedding of P/O Galan'.
Joyce and Oliver Bell's Wedding
Joyce and Oliver with six airmen on their wedding day. On the reverse 'Joyce & Oliver Bell Wedding Day May 21 st 1942 Harworth Church'.
Oliver Bell and his Bride
Oliver and his bride leaving the church, both in uniform. On the reverse '1942'.
Platinum wedding ring purse
Small leather purse and silver identity tag and accompanying note.
William Austin Browne's wedding photograph
William Austin Browne and his bride both in uniform.
Course photograph and newspaper cutting
Top - a large group of trainee airmen wearing greatcoats and side caps sitting and standing in three rows in front of a brick building with large windows criss-crossed with blast tape. On the reverse signatures. Captioned 1 - 'Heaven help poor old…
Congratulatory telegram
To K Gill - congratulations on wedding, sorry cant come. Les.
Kenneth and Vera Gill marriage certificate
Married in Halton Leeds
Kenneth and Vera Gill
Full length image of an airman wearing tunic and peaked cap standing arm-in-arm with a woman wearing dress, both standing at the bottom of steps to door of a house. On the reverse 'Sept 1943'.
Kenneth and Vera Gill's Wedding photograph
Full length image of an airman wearing tunic with half brevet and holding peaked cap standing arm in arm with a woman wearing dress and hat and holding a wedding bouquet.