The IBCC Digital Archive consists of more than 41,000 documents about those who were caught up in bombing war in Europe 1939-1945. Our ethos is to promote recognition, remembrance, and reconciliation. Archival content includes interviews with eyewitnesses, personal papers and memorabilia that have for the most part not been seen in the public domain before.


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George Arthur White and three civilians

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G A White in civilian clothes with three civilians outside a brick building. One is holding a rabbit. On reverse, handwritten date 23.7,39 and also…

George Arthur White, a civilian woman, and dog

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G A White in RAF No 1 uniform with chip hat and trainee flash, with civilian lady and dog. On reverse, handwritten note 'Joan' and note in different…

George Arthur White and group

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George White in RAF No1 uniform with group in the countryside. On reverse, handwritten note, ' 1941 John, Mollie, Arthur and Joan'.

Crew in desert uniform.

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A group of seven men, six in desert uniform, standing in line in front of an B-24 Liberator. Alexander Marshall is standing far right. To the right…

Alexander and Irene Marshall's wedding

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Full length portrait of Sergeant Alexander Marshall in uniform, with half cap, sergeant's stripes and half brevet standing with Irene in full length…

Engagement

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Alexander Marshall, in uniform, with Irene Robinson on their engagement. On reverse, 'Alexander Marshall, Irene Robinson Engagement Wrexham'.

Sergeant Alexander Marshall

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Head and shoulder portrait of Alexander with sergeant stripes and brevet. On reverse, 'Alexander Marshall'.

Alexander Marshall

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Portrait of Alexander standing in Sidcot suit and boots, holding flying helmet. On reverse, 'Alexander Marshall'.

Five airmen

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Five airmen stand in a line against a whitewashed brick building, all with half brevets showing. On reverse, 'Alexander Marshall right hand side'.