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Pilots flying log book of Wing Commander John Searby, 1940-1950

Archives, 1940-1950, Cosford, Hangar Three, X004-2322/002

This pilot’s flying logbook belonged to Gp Capt John Henry Searby.

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Telegram to Mrs S Chew informing her that her son Flight Sergeant Alan David Chew is missing, 13 August 1944

Archives, AUG 1944, Cosford, Hangar Three, X003-1037/003/001

This priority telegram was sent to the mother of Flight Sergeant Alan David Chew, who failed to return from operations on the night of 12/13 August 1944.

Typescript telegram in two pieces with Post Office cypher at top and capitalised text underneath, Crown

Letter to Mr Samuel Chew regarding his son FS Alan David Chew, 13 August 1944

Archives, AUG 1944, Cosford, Hangar Three, X003-1037/003/002

This letter was sent by Squadron Leader Philip Brentnall of No. 218 Squadron to Samuel Chew, whose son Flight Sergeant Alan David Chew, had failed to return from operations.

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Samuel Chew at Hotton War Cemetery

Archives, 1948, Cosford, Hangar Three, X003-1037/010/002

Navigator Alan Chew died on 12 August 1944 when his Lancaster was shot down. In this photograph Alan’s father Samuel visits his grave for the first time, in 1948.

Photograph of man placing flowers on a grave, RAF Museum

Prayer book for Jewish members of H.M. Forces

Archives, Cosford, Hangar Three, X003-0377/016

This prayer book was distributed to Jewish Armed Forces personnel.

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Letter to Mrs Albon from the Air Ministry

Archives, Cosford, Hangar Three, X001-3597/015

Letter dated 28 April 1945 from the Air Ministry informing Mrs Albon that her husband Flying Officer Eric Albon is now officially presumed to be dead.

Typescript letter, Crown

Letter to Mrs Albon from the Air Ministry regarding her husband Flying Officer Eric Albon

Archives, Cosford, Hangar Three, X001-3597/012

Letter dated 2 November 1944 to Mrs Albon from the Air Ministry informing her that her husband Flying Officer Eric Albon has not been traced and is still considered officially Missing.

Typescript letter, Crown

Buckingham Palace condolence letter to Mrs Albon

Archives, Cosford, Hangar Three, X001-3597/018

During the Second World War a standardised condolence letter with facsimile signature of King George VI was sent on behalf of the Royal Family to the families of members of HM Armed Forces who died during their service. This one was sent to the wife of Flying Officer Eric Albon.

Typescript letter with government emblem top centre, Crown

Telegram informing Mrs Audrey Albon that her husband Eric is missing from operations

Archives, Cosford, Hangar Three, X001-3597/004

This telegram was sent to Mrs Audrey Albon on 13 June 1944, informing her that her husband Flying Officer Eric Albon of No. 78 Squadron, was missing following an operation on the night of 12 June 1944.

Typescript telegram with Post Office cypher and 'PRIORITY' at top centre, Crown