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Victor Douglas Knox
Head and shoulder portrait of Douglas in uniform with officer's cap, pilot brevet and medal ribbons.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive in digital form: no better quality copies are available.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive in digital form: no better quality copies are available.
Letter from Stan and Anne
Writing to Phyllis about the incident in which his crew was shot down from which he escaped with Tommy and enclosing a photograph. Mentions his time at Waltham and losing contact with Tommy and meeting again after the war ended.
Identity card of the Fédération Nationale des Combattants Volontaires des Guerres 1914-1918 1939-1945 et des Forces de la Résistance
Stanislaw Sewerin's identity card for the Fédération Nationale des Combattants Volontaires des Guerres 1914-1918 1939-1945 et des Forces de la Résistance. There is a head and shoulders photograph of Sewerin in uniform on the front of the card…
Gee navigation chart
Portion of map showing Barrow-in-Furness to Liverpool and sea area. Has radio beacon bearing lines. Captioned 'F/Lt Richardson 53280 RAF'.
Headstone inscription
A letter to the Air Ministry requesting that Harold’s mother be updated on the inscription for Harold’s grave.
Grave removal
A letter to Harold’s mother advising that Harold’s grave had been moved. It provides details of the new grave position and confirms that his comrades are in the adjacent graves.
Presumption of death
A letter to Harold’s mother confirming the conclusion Harold lost his life on 9 June 1942. Sympathies are offered on her bereavement.
Interview with Lionel Horner
Lionel begins by mentioning that he was on Leeds University Air Squadron at the beginning of war. Once he finished his degree, he was slated to train as a fighter pilot in the United Sates, but due to lack of space on courses, eventually was trained…
Interview with Lionel Horner
Partial transcript of conversation with Lionel Horner. He was on Leeds University Air Squadron at the beginning of the war. Once finished his degree, he was slated to train as a fighter pilot in the United States but, due to lack of space on courses,…
Arthur Mace's diary 8th January 1942 to 15th March 1944
A diary kept during Arthur's RAF service.
There is a second diary for 1943 only and its contents are identical to the first diary. A third diary covers 1944.
Year 1942
The diary describes tedium and excitement of training through 1942. He…
There is a second diary for 1943 only and its contents are identical to the first diary. A third diary covers 1944.
Year 1942
The diary describes tedium and excitement of training through 1942. He…
Sergeant McMahon's address book
A compilation of names and addresses. Includes Thomas' service and prisoner numbers and identifies his camp barrack as 17A.
BBC Contract
A contract between the BBC and 'The Harmony Five', Granville's group.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
Teddy's Career in the RAFVR 9th September 1939 - 11th October 1941
A detailed account of Teddy's service in the RAFVR.
Scrapbook pages - letter report and receipts
Left page - letter from school headmaster giving reference for E.L Ellis.
Right page - 4 receipts form Hope Brothers for clothes.
Right page - 4 receipts form Hope Brothers for clothes.
The Fantastic Elsham Wolds Story
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A story of how five or six Lancasters were buried in a crater at Elsham Wolds.
Receipt for services
Bill and receipt for professional services of to Mrs B Myers from Ellis Bussey, Mellor & Co.
Testimonial for Winifred Myers
Testifies that Winifred Myers was straightforward girl with common-sense who could be relied upon in any position of trust.
Letter to K Myers from union general secretary
From the general secretary of the national union of operative heating, domestic and ventilating engineers and general metal workers sympathising over the death of her father.
Postcard to Cathie Myers from Ford Killen
Colour postcard with painting of Canal Street New Orleans. He writes description and comments.
Postcard to Cathie Myers from Ford Killen
Colour picture of Louisiana state capitol building. On the reverse a little about Baton Rouge.
Nuremburg Was 'Laid Flat'
A newspaper article describing an attack on Nuremberg. It is annotated 'No 9 27/8 1943'.
Letter to Mr & Mrs Riding from Kathleen
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She has heard bad news about Ronald and hopes that good news will eventually arrive.
Christian Family History Introduction
A biography of the Christian family written by Arnold's grandson. There appears to be a connection to France, perhaps to Italian and French royalty. Later research suggested a Swiss connection but after research the Italian and French links were…
Roll of honour in memoriam
In memoriam notice for Kenneth Gill mounted on a certificate from the Yorkshire Evening News,
Newspaper
Shows photograph of Vera Gill pinning Croix de Guerre on her son Derek. It was awarded to her late husband Flying Officer Kenneth Gill DFC.