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The Roll of Honour
A newspaper cutting with a list of RAF personnel either missing or killed in active service. Roy Ellis is reported missing.
The Roll of Honour
Roy Ellis is now reported as presumed killed in action. There is a handwritten annotation 'Times 15.5.44'
The RAF's 23rd Victoria Cross
Article in the Aeroplane magazine March 30 1945 issue. Describes actions of Acting Squadron Leader Robert Antony Maurice Palmer D.F.C and Bar, 109 Squadron during an operation to Cologne marshalling yards. Also give other details of his service…
The loss of Lancaster ED838 and crew
Lancaster ED838 and crew took off from RAF Bardney on an operation to Essen on 1 May 1943.
The report contains information about the crew, the operation to Essen and their loss as well as maps and photographs.
The crew were:
Pilot Officer G A…
The report contains information about the crew, the operation to Essen and their loss as well as maps and photographs.
The crew were:
Pilot Officer G A…
The Exploits of Warrant Officer Arthur Pritchard
A biography of Arthur Pritchard written by his daughter. It covers his training, operations and the night he was shot down. Despite speaking no French he was assisted to a hideout in Paris where he remained until Paris was liberated in August 1944.
The Diary of an Airman
Jack's record of events after his aircraft was shot down over France.
The Crew of Lancaster ME749
The crew of the Lancaster are named with their date of birth and next of kin. The aircraft was missing on the night of 3/4 May 1944.
Telegram to William Warburton's mother
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Informs her that her son is reported missing in action after air operations 27/28 January 1944.
Telegram to William Norman's sister
The telegram sent by RAF Wickenby to William's sister when he failed to return from an operation.
Telegram to Ursula Valentine
Informs her that husband John is missing as result of operations on night of 30/31 May 1942. Note misspelling of Valentine as 'Balantine'.
Telegram to Sergeant Heathfield's Mother
The telegram advises that her son is missing in action.
Telegram to Sandy Christison's Family
The telegram advises that Sandy is missing.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
Telegram to Roy Jackson's father from the Air Ministry
Informs him that his son is reported missing from air operations. Enquiries being made through red cross and any further information will be communicated immediately.
Telegram to Ron Riding's Father
The telegram advises that his son, Ron, has arrived back in the UK.
Telegram to Ron Riding's Father
Two copies of a telegram stating that Ron is missing.
Telegram to Ron Carter's Wife
The telegram advises that Ron is missing.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
Telegram to Robert Palmers father
Informs him that his son was missing as result of air operations on 23 December 1944.
Telegram to Robert Palmers father
Congratulations from squadron on Bob's award of Victoria Cross, hoping to see him wear it.
Telegram to Richard Coalter's Father
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The telegram advises that his son is missing.
Telegram to Reg Wilson's Father
The telegram advises that Reg is missing.
Telegram to Reg Miles' Mother
The telegram advises Reg's mother that he is missing on operations.
Telegram to Philip Jenkinson's parents
Informs them that their son failed to return from operations.
Telegram to parents
Telegram from Air Ministry informing parents that their son Pilot Office Donald Baker is reported missing as result of air operations on 5 Nov 1941.
Telegram to Norman Gorfunkle's Mother from Air Ministry
The telegram advises that Norman is now reported dead.
Telegram to Norman Gorfunkle's Mother from 76 Squadron
The telegram advises that her son is missing.