97/Deverill Crew: Deverill, death telegram
Name/Title
97/Deverill Crew: Deverill, death telegramEntry/Object ID
2021.500.16Description
Telegram to Ernest Deverill's wife from Squadron Leader Dunnicliffe, Acting OC 97 Squadron.|Context
One of 28 such telegrams which were sent from RAF Station Bourn on 17 December 1943. 28 aircrew from the squadron had died due to the fog of 16/17 December 1943. These letters would have arrived at the family homes within hours of the death being confirmed.Collection
97 Squadron, The Bombing War: 16/17 December 1943, RAF and Dominions casualty procedures, YDEV: ERNEST DEVERILL COLLECTIONCategory
QAP: Official correspondence