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Page 6 Maps of Java, US submarine and George Milson's prisoner of war badge and record
Five items.
#1 part of a map of Java annotated with airfields.
#2 US submarine Sturgeon
#3George's POW badge.
#4 part map of Java with annotations.
#5 George's POW record.
#1 part of a map of Java annotated with airfields.
#2 US submarine Sturgeon
#3George's POW badge.
#4 part map of Java with annotations.
#5 George's POW record.
47 days in an open boat
The story of the 12 airmen who escaped from Java in an open lifeboat.
Perth Flier Tells of Ocean Ordeal
A newspaper article about an escape from Java to Australia.
Flight Lieutenant George William Milson DFC - Prisoner of War Camps Far East
A brief biography of George's time as a prisoner of war (March 1942-September 1943)
Prisoner of War
A newspaper cutting with news about George Milson.
Instructions for writing home
A list of instructions for prisoners of war.
84 Squadron Nominal Roll 1 July 1943
A list of men from the squadron with service number, next of kin and last known location.
84 Squadron
A nominal roll of 84 squadron personnel, Eight narratives covering the period between 15/2/42 to 5/4/42 and life in various prisoner of war camps.
Map of central Java
The map is annotated with 84 Squadron activity.
Liberation questionnaire
A form completed by George on his release from prisoner of war camp.
Letter from George Milson to Peter Haynes
George explains what happened after they were left behind at Tjilatjap, Indonesia. He was eventually captured by the Japanese.
1000 miles with a school map
A newspaper cutting with the story of how a group of airmen escaped from Java after the Japanese invasion.
The Log of the "Scorpion"
Details of the escape of 12 Australian aircrew from Indonesia.
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.
No 84 squadron nominal roll
It lists all the squadron members and where they were February-March 1942.
Ray Lippiard note of postings and locations
Gives a list of major postings from 1936 to 1968. Include some notable events. War time includes posting to 15 Squadron including deployment to France, airfield attacked by Ju 87, Return to England and move to Blenheim squadron with several locations…
Phillip Ward’s Royal Canadian Air Force Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book.
Phillip Ward’s Flying Log Book as an Air Gunner/Wireless Operator and Bomb Aimer from 14th April 1941 until 24th August 1945. Initial training at No. 2 Wireless School, RCAF Calgary, then No. 2 Bombing and Gunnery School and 20 Operational Training…
Six bomber aces
The careers of the bomber and fighter pilots Wing Commander G L Cheshire, D.S.O D.F.C; Squadron Leader R A Mackie, Wing Commander J R Jeudwine, O.B.E; D D Haig, D.F.C; Wing Commander D S S Wilkerson, D.S.O and Squadron Leader Douglas 'Hank' Iveson,…
Letter to Lewis Ellis from Gus Knox
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Says it is a long time since he wrote last. Wonders where Lewis was now and what he was flying. Writes that he had left New Zealand and was stationed near Java but could not say much more as it was hush hush. Writes a little about conditions.…
W A Franklin, Cyril Andrews, and J F R Read
Top left - newspaper cutting with b/w full face photograph concerning Corporal W A Franklin whose wife had received first communication from him since fall of Java.
Bottom left - newspaper cutting with head and shoulders b/w photograph announcing…
Bottom left - newspaper cutting with head and shoulders b/w photograph announcing…
Interview with Robert Boocock
As a young boy, Robert Boocock had a part-time job delivering ladies’ hats. He was conscripted into the Air Force and, initially, trained to become a wireless operator. After completing his training, he was posted to 242 Squadron on Hurricanes and…