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Camp History of Stalag Luft III (Sagan)
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The document covers in detail the history from April 1942 to January 1945.
Dixie Deans' POW record
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A detailed account of Dixie's time at the North (Officers) compound March 1943-January 1945.
Extract from the London Gazette
Recognising Harry's skill, personal qualities and 174 hours flown over 25 operations, leading to the awarding of the Distinguished Flying Cross.
Harry Robinson's commemorative scroll
A scroll commemorating the service of Flight Lieutenant Harry George Mason Robinson, D.F.C and accompanying envelope.
The log book entry
Description from a South African log book covering the period September 1943 to October 1944. The entry refers to an operation in which Lancaster PA984 was lost and provides details of the flight, target and crew. The author explains that, following…
Ancerville
First hand account of the crash site of Lancaster PA984 by the keeper of the forest into which the aircraft crashed. He provides Harry's wife, Dorothy, with details of two survivors and items retrieved from the aircraft by locals. He offers his…
Massacre on the Marne
Harry's daughter, Beverly describes her difficulties in hearing the facts of her father's final operation. She met the only survivor of the crash, pilot, Geoff Davies which, in turn, gave Geoff peace.
Flight Lieutenant Robinson
Compliment slip accompanying a copy of a citation in respect of Flight Lieutenant Harry Robinson.
Five year diary
Entries made by Harry during the period 24 March 1941 to 9 July 1944 and additional entries by Harry's wife Dot after he was killed. Describes training in Canada, part of a convoy to England, further training, postings, promotions and operations. He…
Harry Robinson D.F.C.
Half portrait of Flight Lieutenant Harry Robinson in uniform with air gunner's brevet and Distinguished Flying Cross ribbon with inscription in the bottom right corner. Below is a badge with an enamelled central lozenge with the initials 'RAAF' and…
Officer's cap
A Royal Air Force officer's cap.
Silk handkerchief
In one corner the date '15.7.1944' has been embroidered. This is the date that Harry died when Lancaster PA984 was hit by cannon fire and crashed in France.
Harry and Dorothy Robinson's wedding photograph
Harry and Dorothy cutting their wedding cake in the garden of a brick building. Other members of the wedding party are standing nearby. An attached note reads. 'May 44 Hemingbrough East York.'.
Harry and Dorothy Robinson's wedding
Dorothy, in floor length wedding dress stands arm in arm with Harry, in uniform. Standing with them is a pilot in uniform, another man and woman and two bridesmaids. Attached note reads, 'HGM Robinson's wedding May 1944 Hemingbrough East Yorks. Geoff…
Dorothy and Beverly Robinson
Dorothy, wearing Harry's D.F.C. sits holding daughter Beverly. Next to them is a photograph of Harry who was killed when his Lancaster was hit by cannon fire and crashed in France. On reverse, 'Dorothy & Beverly prior to their trip to Australia…
Ancerville cemetery
Views of wooden crosses in the cemetery where five casualties of Lancaster PA984 are buried.
Flying Officer H.G.M. Robinson D.F.C.'s headstone
Harry's headstone including the emblem of the Royal Australian Air Force, his dates and the citation 'Always in our hearts, your loving wife Dorothy and daughter Beverley'.
Headstones
Headstones marking the graves of five casualties of Lancaster PA984. From left: Flight Lieutenant H G M Robinson D.F.C.; Flying Officer F Holbrook D.F.C.; Flying Officer H Coker; Flying Officer F J Lockwood D.F.C. and Flying Officer D D Platana. The…
Five graves
Five wooden crosses mark the burials of Harry and four of his crew members following the crash of Lancaster PA984. Reverse, stamped ' Air Ministry photographic section 29 Queen Anne's gate No. A.M.P.S 2924, 23.4.45. Crown Copyright Reserved' and…
Wreckage
The wreckage of Lancaster PA984 in which Harry and five other crew members died. Four men are standing next to the site.
Internment
Five coffins rest on the ground with a crowd of people looking on.
Ancerville
Aerial view of a town with terracotta tiled roofs and forest beyond. An 'X' is marked on the horizon above the forest identifying where Lancaster PA984 crashed. On reverse, 'X There is the place where the aircraft fell down in the forest'.
Harry George Mason Robinson's Distinguished Flying Cross
Medal and ribbon with presentation case awarded to Harry George Mason Robinson. Includes a gold coloured metal pin badge.
Harry George Mason Robinson's decorations
Medals, with ribbons. From left to right:
# 1939-45 Star.
# Air Crew Europe Star.
# Box labelled, '412304 H.G.M. Robinson 1939-45 Star, Aircrew with F&G Clasp.
# Defence medal ribbon.
# War medal ribbon.
# War Medal 1939-45.
# Defence…
# 1939-45 Star.
# Air Crew Europe Star.
# Box labelled, '412304 H.G.M. Robinson 1939-45 Star, Aircrew with F&G Clasp.
# Defence medal ribbon.
# War medal ribbon.
# War Medal 1939-45.
# Defence…
Momentos
Items associated with Harry Robinson's family and service career.
# Box labelled 'Herbert Brown Established 1840.
# Box and contents, including newspaper cuttings, disc brooch, cap badge and uniform button.
# Local activities including tennis,…
# Box labelled 'Herbert Brown Established 1840.
# Box and contents, including newspaper cuttings, disc brooch, cap badge and uniform button.
# Local activities including tennis,…