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The document describes how, in May 1944, Maurice Lorrain was asked to transport 4 downed aviators. They were chased by the Germans but escaped, helped by the Resistance.

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The item describes events that took place at Châtillon-sur-Seine on and around 6 June 1944. Raymond Gauthier found the crashed aircraft with four or five dead bodies.

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A map annotated with the cemetery where the airmen are buried, the crash site of the aircraft and the site where Fred was taken by Barthuet and given to the Germans.

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The letter is from the Marquise de Broittia. He reports a visit from Mr Pinkney and hopes that Fred will visit. Included are seven photographs. #1 is a man and child with Rochefort-sur-Brévon chateau behind. #2 is an oblique aerial photograph of the…

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MMackieNAJ88410-210811-36.pdf
The account describes his feelings, experiences and conditions during occupation by Germans in 1942. Georges mentions the resistance being joined by some but that others were just content to sit back. He describes resistance in Chatillon-sur-Seine…

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EMackieNAJHeiriH851214.pdf
Norman provides details of his being shot down and evading through France to Switzerland. He describes conditions in Switzerland and various re-escape plans, including trying to get hold of an aircraft to get to England with two Dutchmen. He mentions…

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Norman is aware that Mr Copper is intending to write a book about the RAF Escaping Society and seeking stories from members. He describes being shot down on the 20th operation (Stuttgart) of his second tour with 83 Squadron. He recounts his …

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ECamillePMackie[Fam][Date]-01.pdf
Letter and document in French with heading "Testimony of Mr. Georges Boudrot, former O.C.M manager of the Chatillon-sur-Seine region, currently residing in BELFORT, collected by Maurice Lombard, correspondent of the history committee of the 2nd World…

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