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SAudisRJ[Ser#-DoB]v010001 B.pdf
Stanley Abbott’s Flying Log Book from 12th July 1943 until 23rd June 1944. Trained as an air gunner at No. 7 Air Gunnery School, 14 Operational Training Unit, 1485 Flight, 1654 Conversion Unit and No. 5 Lancaster Finishing School. Operational…

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Notes that Mr and Mrs W Thomson had received a communication that their son was a prisoner of war and thanking friends for their enquiries.

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Conveys sympathy over George reported missing. Hopes they would hear better news.

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Writes that they were delighted receive a telegram informing them that George was safe as a prisoner of war. Hoped that they would get similar news of the other crew shortly. Comments on correspondence with families of other crew members.

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Letter from relation of B J Howarth (flight engineer) in reply to the Thomson's letter to them expressing sympathy that Barry and George were reported missing. Mentions that Barry had spoken of George. Stated that they had received a letter from bomb…

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From the officer looking after Georges personal effects at RAF Mildenhall. Expresses sympathy and explains the process for handling effects of those posted missing.

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Offers sympathy on news that George was posted missing.

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Has just learned that George was missing and hopes they would hear that he was safe. Catches up with news and gossip.

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Extends sympathy over George being reported missing.

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Mentions that George failed to return from an operational flight. Explains he was navigator and the aircraft was probably forced down. It could be two to three months before any further information could be obtained through the Red Cross. Asked to be…

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Gives personal details, enlistment, some career details and postings.

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Informs him that his son Sgt George Thomson was missing as a result of air operations on night 12/13 September 1944,

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Asks whether they had received George's personal effects as they had received their son John's (J Jones crew member). Assuming that both were safe. Glad they liked photograph and would lend them negative if required. Relates story of friend who's…

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Covers how the names of those who lose their lives or are wounded or reported missing while serving with the RAF will appear in official casualty lists published in the press. Warns about publication of any details giving information to enemy which…

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SStuartR1681268v1.pdf
A head and shoulder portrait of Richard with this air gunner's brevet next to the crest of 61 Squadron followed by operations records and reports.

Richard took part in 22 operations to Berlin, Frankfurt, Hagen, Hannover, Kassel, Leipzig, Mannheim,…

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EMayDMayP[Var]-010001.pdf
Letters written to be read by her husband on his return from the war. She discusses events in Freiburg, and her feelings about them.

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A letter to John's mother advising her of the findings of the investigation into the crash in which John died.

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In reply to Mrs Holden's enquiry they express their sympathy at her loss. They provide details of when and where John and his crew crashed and died.

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Jack writes that he returned to base safely and in time for breakfast. Five of his colleagues have been located by the Red Cross, as prisoners. The weather has been cold and wet.

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EDwyerJHPDwyerWM420614.pdf
Jack writes expressing sorrow for her lousy week with Brenda being ill. They had a social event in honour of a squadron member who has gone missing and is married with four kids. They had speeches and a raffle.

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Informs her that in view of the lapse of time and the absence of further news regarding her husband, they must regretfully concludes that he had lost his life.

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Note on Fred's service career.

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LSawyerFCA174215v1.pdf
Frederick Sawyer’s RAF Pilot’s Flying Log Book from 22 April 1942 to 28 July 1944, detailing training and operations as a pilot. He was stationed at RAF Theale (No. 26 Elementary Flying Training School), Souther Field (Primary Flying Training…

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LStreetDO123026v1.pdf
Denys Oliver Street’s Pilot’s Flying Log Book covering the period from 22 April 1941 to 29 March 1943, detailing his training and operations flown as pilot. He was stationed at USAAF Miami (Oklahoma) (3 British FTS), RAF Grantham (12 PAFU), RAF…

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Reports from various Royal Air Force Association branches including meetings, resignations and appointments, advertising efforts, grievances, social events and the loss of members including Flight Officer Aspin DFC and Flight Officer Preston DFC.…

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