Sergeant Len Brooks was in the 77 Squadron at RAF Driffield and flew Whitley bombers. He was born 9/4/17, died 28/5/40. He joined up in 1938.
He was shot down.
Len's nephew supplied many letters documenting the social history at the time and his uncle's death (see object list) - no other details or dates.
Item list and details
1. Sergeant Les Brooks's photo.
2. Details and letter from Les' mother Lilian Brooks to her daughter before the war.
3. Letter to daughter following an air raid.
4. Telegram stating missing in action.
5. Letter to daughter following receipt of the telegram.
6. Letter confirming death and details of the remains.
7. Newspaper cutting of the death of Sergeant Brooks.Person the story/items relate to
Sergeant Les BrooksPerson who shared the story/items
Paul StarkeyRelationship between the subject of the story and its contributor
Person's nephewType of submission
Shared at West Meads Community Hall, West Sussex on 11 November 2023. The event was organised by Bognor Regis u3a.Record ID
106158 | BOG043
