We are recruiting you for Operation Gratitude, to join us in our fight against loneliness. Can you to write a letter or make a card to a veteran to let them know they are not alone in these challenging times?
You could:
Write about your day
Share your Favourite Jokes and stories
Draw a picture of where you live
Draw a picture of a Bomber Crew
Make a VE Day Card
Write about your hobbies
Don’t forget to include your first name and age inside the card so we know who you are! Then pop it in an envelope with another blank, stamped envelope and post it to:
Operation Gratitude
International Bomber Command Centre
Canwick Avenue
Lincoln
LN4 2HQ
Flying Officer Roy Yule DFC – a Lancaster pilot and captain on No 626 Squadron based at RAF Wickenby, Lincs during 1945. ‘On February 7th 1945 we were briefed for a night raid on Kleve. This operation was to prepare the way for the attack by 15th Scottish Division across the German frontier near Reischwald. […]
Reginald Henry Cornell, 152793, Squadron 627, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve from 1942 – 1944 Not much is known to me regarding my father apart from the fact that my mother was excited when she received a telegram from him telling her he was due to come home on leave in two days time. This […]
In memory of Sgt Brian D West By Janice A Furze I was a close friend of the Fiancée of Sgt. Brian D West of 106 Squadron based at Metheringham, Lincolnshire. Occasionally my friend talked to me about Brian because I myself was a Private Pilot with a keen interest in aviation history, particularly the […]