Letter to Hedley Madgett's father about his son's bicycle

Letter to Hedley Madgett's father about his son's bicycle

From station commander at RAF Syerston stating his son's bicycle has now been found and asking what they wish to happen to it.

1943-08-27

One page typewritten letter

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ROYAL AIR FORCE,
SYERSTON,
NOTTS.
Ref: SYN/1120/120/P1
27 August, 1943.

Dear Mr. Madgett,
Further to my letter dated 23rd August; a cycle belonging to your son has now been traced and is held in safe custody at this station.
Would you kindly inform me whether you wish the cycle to be sold and the proceeds of the sale credited to your son’s account, or to have it returned to you.

Yours sincerely,
[signature]
For GROUP CAPTAIN, COMMANDING,
R.A.F. STATION, SYERSTON.

Mr. L.R. Madgett,
127 Longlands Road,
Sidcup, Kent.
[date stamp]
31 AUG 1943