The letter sent to Bill's father, following receipt of 'The' telegram that initially brought the sad news of the accident and Bill's loss to the family.

 

 
A letter from R.N.Z.A.F. Headquarters in London to Bill's brother, Max.

 

    
Sergeant 'Bill' Collett and W.O.2 'Bill' Spinney served together in two crews and were buried in a joint ceremony with Full Military Honours in Towyn Cemetery.

 

 
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission headstones of Bill and SR-C's Wireless Operator Jay Gould R.C.A.F. who was buried some time later as the search for the crew following the accident took many days to find him.

 

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