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Five Airmen
John Taplin and fellow crew members. They are standing in front of a Nissen hut. On the reverse they have signed their names. An additional note states 'LR (Rear Gunner) Waite Dad [circled, John Taplin], Gordon (Nav) Black'.
Letter to John Taplin's Father from the British Red Cross
John has changed names with another prisoner of war. The Letter suggests a reason for this.
Postcard to John Taplin's Parents from John
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He is well and has received mail. He has cigarettes and asks for more.
Postcard to John Taplin's Parents from John
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He is well but has not had any mail recently.
Postcard to John Taplin's Parents from John
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He is well and thanks them for two cigarette parcels. He has been sunbathing and been at church.
Postcard to John Taplin's Parents from John
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He is well. Weather is hot. He expects an end to the war soon.
Note addressed to John at Barrack 14A
Iga telling John the officers and under-officers are moving camp the next day. Wanting to see John before the move and arranging a meeting at the wire between their camps.
Letter from Iga to John
A letter to John passed between the men and women's prisoner of war camps. Iga thanks John for the letter he sent and goes on to talk about her life, enjoying dance and sports and attending pilots school. She mentions seeing John in the camps and…
Postcard to John Taplin's Parents from John
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He has had mail and a cigarette parcel.
Letter to John Taplin's Parents from John
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He has had no mail from home. He cancels his request for shoes and shorts but is keen to get a pipe, tobacco and cigarettes.
West Bromwich evacuation
A document from the West Bromwich Education Committee providing information and advice on the evacuation of West Bromwich.
Government evacuation scheme
A pamphlet created giving government advice and information for their evacuation scheme. The pamphlet details payments, conditions, assembly points and how to register for the scheme. The last page asks for volunteers to help with the scheme.
Letter from Iga from Stalag IVE
With apologies to John for not saying goodbye when she left the camp but she had to be taken to the car on a stretcher. Iga is sad that she cannot continue their correspondence but hopes that the war will soon be over. She is now working as a sister…
My Dear John!
Addressed to his barrack, a letter from Iga to John saying that she is leaving the camp and suggesting he finds someone who knows Polish to translate her letter.
Letter from John Taplin to his Parents
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He has received parcels of cigarettes from home. It has been very hot.
Part Letter from John Taplin
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He is OK but has a cold.
Postcard to John Taplin's Parents
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The card is signed Ron, John, Edwards. They ask if they have received his letter.
Postcard to John Taplin's Parents
The card says they have nothing new to write about but he asks for his concertina and clarinet. It is signed by nephew Ron and John.
Letter to J F Mills
A letter informing Flight Lieutenant Mills of the termination of his commission.
Iga Sorkiewicz
A woman wearing a skirt, woollen jacket and a hat sat on the grass with a dog. There is a greeting from Iga on the reverse.
DFC for Dunfermline Airman
The award of the DFC to WF Martin, recorded in a local paper.
William Fisher Martin DFC
A biography written by his grandson. It mainly covers the ditching.
Letter from James Canniff to Jack
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Sergeant James Canniff thanks Jack for the letter which his mother had sent on to him, writing he is glad to hear he is okay. James tells him that he is currently staying at Stockport, and tells Jack of how superb the Lancaster he has been flying in…
Letter from James Canniff to Jack
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Asks Jack to forgive for the delayed letter, writes he is home on seven days leave. Asks if he has heard the news today of the Lancaster. Writes it is a smashing aircraft, and asks when Jack will next get leave as home gives them the 'willies'.
Report on Sergeant James Canniff’s Death
Reports that following Canniff’s death he was buried in Grave 34 in the English section of the Military Cemetery at Westduin. His was buried next to two comrades, Sergeant Johnson in Grave 33 and Sergeant Collingwood in Grave 35.