The Archive of the bombing war 1939-1945


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Rabbit Mascot

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A small stuffed toy rabbit wearing a green top and brown dungarees. It was the mascot of Squadron Leader R E Millichap.

Last of the Tail Gun Charlies

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Biography of Warrant Officer Ronald Carter (1620578 Royal Air Force)

George Robinson

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A head and shoulders portrait of George Robinson in uniform with white training flash on his field service cap.
On the reverse is written: "From Mrs…

200 airmen

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A group of some 200 airmen in uniform, seated and standing in ten rows in front of a hedge, behind which is a building.
On the reverse is written:…

George Robinson and a woman

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A full length portrait of George Robinson and a woman. She is wearing a dark dress, jacket and hat. He is in uniform with a button hole flower. They…

George Robinson

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A worn envelope on which is written: "Mr G Robinson R.A.F. Papers".

Telegram to Mrs RE Tempest.

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Telegram with the message: "MUM HAVE JUST HAD NEWS EDDIE IS MISSING DONT WORRY = LOVE VIOLET ++".
The telegram also contains handwritten text:…

Letter from 514 Squadron RAF to Mrs RE Tempest

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Letter confirming that her son, George Robinson, is missing, presumed dead and describing the circumstances surrounding his loss. It is dated 13 May…

Wilsford Airman Missing

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A newspaper cutting about George Robinson being reported missing. It briefly describes the circumstances and gives some details about his late father,…