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De Wervelwind, issue 1, 1942
Magazine containing foreword by the Queen of the Netherlands as well as: news about war progress; the Dutch Royal family; European resistance movements; why the German Blitzkrieg on Russia failed; Dutch flyers; church resistance; Malta surviving air…
Tags: home front; propaganda; Resistance
De Wervelwind, issue 3, June 1942
Contains foreword by the Queen of the Netherlands as well as news about training of Dutch paratroopers, the Dutch merchant Navy, the queen and government of the Netherlands in London, an eyewitness account of the Battle of the Java Sea, an item on…
Tags: propaganda; Resistance
De Wervelwind, issue 3, June 1942
Netherlands language newspaper delivered by the RAF. 30 pages of articles and photographs concerning the Royal family, Netherlands forces and other war news.
Tags: propaganda; Resistance
De Wervelwind, issue 8, December 1942 - January 1943
Contents include Dutch royal birth, bombing of the Philips factory in Eindhoven, messages from royal family and commanders, and an overview of the war situation in Europe.
Tags: bombing; Lancaster; propaganda
Dutch Commemoration Document
Document for a commemoration day in Schiermonnikoog. In style of a speech, to inspire hope and strength for the families of deceased soldiers and victims of war. Names mentioned: Mr and Mrs Feijes, Mr Rutherford, Nina van Leur, Iris Schut, Ambrosius…
Prisoners Lined up with Suitcases
A large group of prisoners lined up in great coats with suitcases. It is captioned 'Een transport wordt samengesteld. Wachten op visitatie' which translates as 'A transport is put together. Waiting for visitation'.
Tags: prisoner of war
Stalag IVB Watch Tower
A watch tower at one of the corners of the camp. It is captioned 'Een vande zes om bet kamp staande watchtorens' and translated as 'One of the six watchtowers standing around the camp'.
Tags: prisoner of war; Stalag 4B
Five Russian prisoners of war
Five prisoners in long coats and hats, captioned 'Mongool, Kirglez, Georgier of Tartaar??? In leder geval strijders der USSR in gevangenschap'
Tags: prisoner of war
Frederik Willem Kroese
A memoir about Frederik Kroese's wartime activities. There is a brief biography followed by a portrait of Frederik. Included are photographs of various related items.
French Prisoners of War Released from M Stammlager IV B
French prisoners of war walking free out of the Camp. They are wearing greatcoats and carrying suitcases. It is captioned 'In vrijheid gestelde Fransche krijggevangenen passeren' and translated as 'Passing freed French prisoners of war'.
Tags: prisoner of war
French, Dutch, German, Spanish phrase book
Noted not to be produced in public; a list of phrases in German, Spanish, French and Dutch.
Tags: evading
Harold Chadwick's grave
Six photographs.
#1 is Harold's grave.
#2 is a young man standing behind Harold's grave.
#3 is the memorial at the cemetery.
#4, 5 and 6 are Harold's mother and father at his grave.
#1 is Harold's grave.
#2 is a young man standing behind Harold's grave.
#3 is the memorial at the cemetery.
#4, 5 and 6 are Harold's mother and father at his grave.
Prisoner of war swimming pool
A view across the camp swimming pool with two swimmers in the pool, watched by several others. Huts and a windmill behind. It is captioned 'Het door de krigsgevangenen tot zwembadomgebouwde brandwater reservoir' translated as 'The fire fighting water…
Tags: prisoner of war; sport
Laying of Monument Foundations
26 men attending a ceremony laying the foundations of a monument commemorating the prisoners of war who died at Stalag IVB. It is captioned 'Het leggen van de eerste steen van het op te richten monument voor de te Muhlberg overleden…
Tags: memorial; prisoner of war; Stalag 4B
Inside a Barrack hut
Six prisoners sitting inside a barrack. It is captioned 'Interieur van een der grote barakken' and translated as 'Interior of one of the large barracks'.
Tags: prisoner of war
John Maunsell's false passport
John Maunsell's false passport (number 988675) signed in blue ink in the name of J H Dujardin. The card, printed in French and Dutch, shows a head and shoulders photograph of 'Dujardin' [Maunsell] and a handwritten address in Brussels. The date of…
Tags: evading; Resistance
Kenneth Richard Pexman's grave
Wooden cross with the upright marked 'No 10' and the date of death. The cross bar has 'PEXMAN ENGELSCH VLIEGENIER' written across it. The grave is in Schoonselhof cemetery.
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Lancaster ED945 crash report
Official document detailing crash of Lancaster ED945 near Boxtel in the Netherlands on 17 June 1943. Details crew including F/O Dexter. On the reverse, details of crew's parents and stating grave number.
Letter to Idwal Davies from Air Ministry
The writer advises that Idwal has been awarded the Dutch Flying Cross in recognition of his valuable service.
There is also a b/w head and shoulders portrait of Idwal.
There is also a b/w head and shoulders portrait of Idwal.
Tags: aircrew