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YMilsonGW937875v1.pdf
George Milson's daily memoir of his last six months as a prisoner of war in Kranji, Singapore.
On 31 March 1945, George Milson was transferred from Changi Jail, Singapore, to Kranji prisoner of war camp. The camp, recently evacuated by hospital…

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A brief biography of George's time as a prisoner of war (March 1942-September 1943)

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MMilsonGW937875-240119-43.pdf
Describes conditions endured in Changi POW camp, including the journey there.

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EMaunsellJ[Recipient][Date]-01.pdf
A letter from John Maunsell detailing his service and experiences with Bomber Command, including the training, his crew and operational duties. He was shot down in June 1944, evaded capture and returned to Britain in September 1944.

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BWyllieJWyllieJv1.pdf
A brief history of 84 Squadron

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BMilsonGWMilsonGWv1.pdf
George Milson joined the RAF in September 1939. After receiving his wings, he was posted to No. 18 Squadron, flying night operations to Dunkirk, Duisburg, Wilhelmshaven, and later carrying out low level shipping sweeps and “Circus” operations over…

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BMillarRDMillarRDv1.pdf
Memoir by Flight Lieutenant RD Millar DFC RNZAF

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SMilsonGW937875v60012.pdf
A memoir sent to George Milson.

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PA Haynes' memories of his time with 24 squadron.

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SMilsonGW937875v50001.pdf
Details of the escape of 12 Australian aircrew from Indonesia.

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SMilsonGW937875v1.pdf
A collection of George's letters written in FEPOW camps, describing his daily routine as well as a detailed description of Christmas Day.

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Rudolph describes his father’s (James) life, from his childhood years in Trinidad, through to volunteering for and serving in the RAF in the UK. After demobilisation, James returned briefly to Trinidad before returning to the UK where he worked for…

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The story of how a group of airmen escaped the Japanese on small boats, eventually being rescued by a Catalina.

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SKnoxVD63842v10036.pdf
He won a competition in 1932, the prize being a flight in Sir Alan Cobbams flying Circus. Interest began in 1938 - made an enquiry to join the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve (RAFVR) but was advised they were only taking older men.
At the…

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Handwritten note detailing steps to be taken in the organisation of a bombing raid.

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SKnoxVD63842v10037.pdf
Douglas describes his experiences at RAF Croft before moving to RAF Middleton-St-George. He talks of operations undertaken including one to Berlin in severe weather. Douglas references his crew; observer/navigator Jim Davidson; flight engineer George…

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MHopperPC209938-191015-02.pdf
A summary of operations undertaken on the night of 20/21 March 1945, including details on the participation by 50 Squadron.

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The cover of a book written by Chan Chandler about his 98 operations.

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MFaircloughT1077120-220817-12.pdf
A booklet containing various documents including a certificate expressing thanks to Frederik Christian Oscar Körvel for the help provided to evading combatants. Personal accounts of the events following the crash of a mine-laying Lancaster including…

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MFaircloughT1077120-220817-07.pdf
Discusses the aftermath of a crash involving Bomber Command Lancaster in Denmark. Frederik Körvel complaints about people constantly asking him for information. He discusses two airman who came down in the same area, one being injured. He also talks…

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ERasmussenBSlaterS760424.pdf
A communication from Borge Rasmussen (a former member of the Danish Resistance) to Stan Slater, researching escaped airmen and requesting any further information. He recalls the events, following the crash of Stan's aircraft, including the deaths of…

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George gives an account of having to do an air test on their aircraft, which had been flown on operations by another crew, but that when bomb the bay was opened after return, all bombs were present. He provides a detailed description of their test…

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Gives a detailed account of "death march" by 30,000 allied prisoners of war from Poland during last months of the second world war, in appalling weather conditions, as the Russian advanced. He tells of thousands of German civilians also making their…

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George recalls his training over 18 months, including crewing up. He goes on to recall his first operation and mentions others involved, and describes being shot down on on 12 September 1944. George then describes evading and his time as a prisoner…

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George's supplementary notes, made on route, of his recollections of a nightmare journey. He comments on Germans panicking and prisoners preparing to evacuate the camp. He describes departure and the first day in detail and then goes on to tell of…

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