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Memoirs of Flight Lieutenant George William Milson DFC
A collection of George's letters written in FEPOW camps, describing his daily routine as well as a detailed description of Christmas Day.
George Milson newspaper cuttings
A collection of 13 newspaper cuttings about George. They cover his capture, news about George being a prisoner of war and then his release.
1000 miles with a school map
The story of how a group of airmen escaped the Japanese on small boats, eventually being rescued by a Catalina.
Military Law notes
Training notes
Home from Sweden
Reporting on Tommy's safe return from his 43rd and final operation in which his aircraft was shot down and his evasion with Squadron Leader Slater. Mentions the Swedish people's view of ongoing hostilities. The report also says that Tommy's brother,…
Letter from Jack Dwyer to his wife
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Jack writes that he has completed his hardest week of flying. Then he writes asking after family and friends.
9 Squadron Operations Record Book. One
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This is a handwritten record book for 9 Squadron from 14/15 April 1943 to 10/11 November 1943.
For each operation it includes many details of the target, routes, bomb load, crews, a description of results, and if any did not return.
The last…
For each operation it includes many details of the target, routes, bomb load, crews, a description of results, and if any did not return.
The last…
9 Squadron handwritten Operation Record Book. Two
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This is a handwritten record of the operations of 9 Squadron from 18th November 1943 to 16th June 1944. For each operation it includes many details of the target, routes, bomb load, a description of results, and if any did not return. Inserted is the…
Letter from Jim Hughes to his father
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News to say that Jim is keeping well and describing his recent operation to Recklinghausen. Jim apologises that the letter is so short but he is very busy.
Letter from Peter to Mr and Mrs Benger
Thanks them for their letters. Mentions availability of good library so suggests they do not send book parcels. Thanks them for trying to arrange food parcels.
Group Captain Douglas Iveson's obituary
Details the service career of Douglas 'Hank' Iveson including operations to prevent the Scharnhorst and Gneisenau leaving port, damage sustained to his Halifax aircraft, low level attacks on Tirpitz, participation in the 1,000 aircraft raids, the…
Fiat, Turin
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An order for an operation at Fiat, Turin. The route is identified both there and back. The bomb load and height of bombing is detailed.
Fiat Factory
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A vertical aerial photograph of Fiat's factories in Turin. On the reverse are some notes.
There is a second copy, also with some notes.
There is a second copy, also with some notes.
"Zola" - and the little yellow bombs
An article explaining who Zola is and why an aircraft was so-named.
Letter to British Railways from Bill Parry
In the letter Bill offers his resignation due to lack of suitable accommodation.
Prisoners of War
The newspaper article reports that John Taplin is alive and a prisoner of war.
Sgt JA Taplin RAF Missing
A cutting with brief details about John Taplin.
Letter to John Taplin's Father from British Red Cross
The letter advises that the Red Cross has been officially informed that John is a prisoner of war.
Letter from 408 Squadron to John Taplin's Parents
The letter confirms that John is missing during an operation over Hamburg. The circumstances are not known.
Newsletter of the National Ex-Prisoner of War Association
An article about the German treatment of British and French prisoners of war.
Postcard to John Taplin's Parents from John
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He has had no mail from home. He is well. He remains optimistic.
British Red Cross letter
A letter from the British Red Cross and Order of St John of Jerusalem sent to Mrs Joan Broderick concerning her husband, Kenneth, whose whereabouts is still unknown. The letter includes the information of two of Kenneth's crew members, Sergeant…
Government evacuation scheme
A ministry of health pamphlet created for the parents of evacuated children. The pamphlet details the costs of the evacuation scheme and the government plan to set up an allowance to be paid each week by the parents of evacuated children. The…
School Reference
A reference listing John's achievements in school between 1933 and 1939 and having an excellent character and cheerful disposition.
Letter to J F Mills
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Letter informing Flight Lieutenant Mills that his service with the Royal Air Force expired.