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  • Collection: The crew of Halifax LV771

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A summary of Tom's early life, marriage and service career. Includes a description of his aircraft being shot down over Wetten, with photographs of his caterpillar badge and postcard to his wife confirming he was a prisoner of war and his…

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From the Church of England chaplain to Ron Wood's mother expressing his sympathy on the news that her son is missing.

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A description of the circumstances of the missing 158 Squadron Halifax LV771 and crew; Flying Officer N B Carrall, Flying Officer T J McGrath, Flying Officer Marr, Flying Officer Macpherson, Sergeant Wood, Sergeant Lindsay and Sergeant Gorton.…

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Requesting news of his son, Flying Officer Nigel Bruce Carrall, 432117, following news from Sergeant Ronald ‘Tom’ Arthur Garton, 1877467, that Nigel may have survived the crash.

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Requesting information about her son, Flying Officer Nigel Bruce Carrall, 432117, who had been reported missing, following newspaper reports that some men, previously reported missing were safe.

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Describing the shock on hearing that her pilot son Nigel had been killed but how glad she was to hear that Ron was a prisoner of war. Saying she has photographs of the crew and that Nigel had been proud of them all, calling them 'the greatest crew…

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Confirming, with sympathy, that Sergeant Ronald ‘Ron’ Charles Wood has been reported missing and advising that his personal belongings were being collected for onward transmission.

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Expressing her hope that, following the news of her husband and Ron's survival, the families of the other crew members get good news. She describes the fractured leg her husband had suffered and that her brother, a pilot, had recently died.

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Detailing the cooperation with the Air Ministry to collect evidence relating to the fate of missing aircrew and offering condolences regarding their son, Nigel Bruce Carrall.

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The father of navigator, Donald Marr, 163554, expressing empathy at the loss of her son, air gunner Sergeant Horace Lindsay, 1869698.

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Writing with family news and in hope of receiving good news of her son, Flying Officer Terence 'Terry' James McGrath, wireless operator, 432441.

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Wishing congratulations on the news that their son, Sergeant, Ronald 'Ron' Charles Wood, mid upper gunner, 1812663 and Flight Sergeant, Ronald 'Tom' Arthur Gorton, engineer, 1877467, were safe and hoping for good news about the remaining crew…

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Explaining to the family of Sergeant Ronald 'Ron' Charles Wood, mid upper gunner, 1812663 that their son, Flight Officer Terence 'Terry' James McGrath, wireless operator 432441, were in the same crew and asking for any news. Explaining that they had…

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Sharing anxiety at the lack of news of their son, Flying Officer Robert Macpherson, bomber aimer, 154743, with the parents of Sergeant, Ron Wood, mid upper gunner, 1812663. Confirming that news had reached them that Flight Sergeant Ronald 'Tom'…

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Updates from the crew's families and expressing congratulations that Ron Wood had survived and was confirmed as a prisoner of war.

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Giving best wishes on the news that Sergeant Ronald ‘Ron’ Charles Wood, mid upper gunner, 1812665 and Flight Sergeant Ronald 'Tom' Gorton, engineer, 1877467 had both been confirmed as prisoners of war. Confirming that their son, Flight Officer Robert…

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To Mr Wood advising that his son, Sergeant Roland ‘Ron’ Charles Wood, mid upper gunner, 1812663's personal effects had been collected and forwarded to the Royal Air Force Central Depository.

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Expressing regret that his son, Sergeant Ronald 'Ron' Charles Wood, mid upper gunner, 1812663, had been confirmed missing and providing details of the air operation on that night.

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Robert 'Bob' Macpherson, bomb aimer, 154743; Nigel Bruce Carrall, pilot, 432117 and Donald 'Don' James Taylor Marr, navigator, 163554 standing in grass alongside a barrack building.

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Sergeant Horace Lindsay, gunner, 1869698; Ronald 'Ron' Wood, mid upper gunner, 1812663; Robert 'Bob' Macpherson, bomb aimer, 154743 and Terence 'Terry' James McGrath, wireless operator, 432441. Bob is making a 'V' sign between Horace and Ron's heads.…

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Nigel Bruce Carrall, pilot, 432117; Robert 'Bob' Macpherson, bomb aimer, 154743 standing with Horace Lindsay, air gunner, 1869698 and Ronald 'Ron' Charles Wood, mid upper gunner, 1812663 crouching in front. They are bareheaded, in uniform on grass…

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Providing details of the operation in which their son, Flying Officer Nigel Bruce Carrall lost his life.

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Information as to action taken by the authorities.

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Report by the search officer into the crashing of Halifax LV 771 with details of the disinterment of the dead crew members, Flying Officer Nigel Bruce Carrall, pilot, 432117; Donald James Taylor Marr, navigator, 165554; Flying Officer Robert…

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For the relatives of those reported regarding private effects, allowances and pay, rate and claims for pensions and advice on how to make enquiries.

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