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Page 31 Marjorie Rogers' diary
Ken's wife writes about their honeymoon in London then Lynmouth in Devon. Shortly after the American dropped the atomic bombs on Japan. Marjorie writes about the VJ day celebrations.
Peace on Earth
The news that Japan has accepted the Allies surrender terms. A smaller piece quotes Sir Arthur Harris about Bomber Command losses.
Extract from the Journal of the Taiwan POW Camp HQ in Taihoku
A translation certified as true used as exhibit "O" in James Cross' affidavit. On the reverse is handwritten 'Try to tell.... any ex-POW... That you believe... that the atomic bombs should not have been dropped on Japan. The atomic bomb saved his…
The Japanese Labour Camp Survivors Association
A welcome letter explaining how the association is fighting for compensation in the UN Court of Human Rights.
Additional Information - 84 Squadron
A list of airmen, trade and addresses and where they were held.
No 84 squadron nominal roll
It lists all the squadron members and where they were February-March 1942.
Union Jack newspaper, 8 May 1945
Copy of the Western Italy edition of the newspaper, Special Edition reporting Victory in Europe Day. Contains articles on various repercussions around Europe, 'The Great Alliance", a report of the invasion campaign, of Britain's war and of the…
Japanese bank notes
Japanese government banknote for 10 rupees and 5 cents.
Stinson L-5 over Naha, Okinawa
An air to air photograph of a Stinson L-5 aerial reconnaissance aircraft. The caption refers to its use in the bombardment of Naha, Okinawa.
Interview with Bertie Salvage
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Bertie Salvage joined the RAF as an apprentice in 1939 and, initially, began his technical training at RAF Cranwell before training was transferred to RAF Halton and also shortened because of the start of the Second World War. Bertie was present when…
National Markings Mid & Far East
Pages of recognition handbook of British aircraft tabbed national markings Mid & Far East including Egypt, Iraq, Persia (Iran), China (Service and Civil), Japan and Japan (Manchukuo).
Air Commodore Richard Kellet's Obituary
An obituary published in the Times with a second cutting with a correction from an air vice-marshal.
The Stars and Stripes newspaper, 25 July 1945
Eight page, Italy edition of the newspaper containing articles from various operational theatres and from home.
Page 1 headline is: 'Bombs Rain On Japan From 1,600 U.S. Planes'
Page 2 first article is titled: 'Nuremberg Likely For Trial Of…
Page 1 headline is: 'Bombs Rain On Japan From 1,600 U.S. Planes'
Page 2 first article is titled: 'Nuremberg Likely For Trial Of…
Union Jack newspaper 25 July 1945
Four page Western Italy edition of the newspaper containing articles from various operational theatres around the world and from Britain.
Page 1 headline is: 'I SAW GENERAL SHOOT AT PRISONERS'.
Page 2 is given over to the forthcoming General…
Page 1 headline is: 'I SAW GENERAL SHOOT AT PRISONERS'.
Page 2 is given over to the forthcoming General…
Leonard Cheshire answering questions
Asked about human ability to cope with crisis objectively and whether there were any circumstances in which a nuclear war was morally justified, Cheshire provides his answers. Explains his rationale for atomic bombing of Japan. Questioned on use of…
Leonard Cheshire - a talk to the RAF chaplains on the morality of force
Defines force and morality. Looks at the circumstance leading to use of force. Discusses natural, man-made and divine laws and their impact om use of force. Goes on to discuss place of pacifism in the argument. Loos at question of duty as Christians.…
Leonard Cheshire morality of force
Talk on the morality of force at the RAF Staff College. Confined to force used by legitimate government which involves loss of life. Humans have different standards concerning dignity of a human being. Talks of different kinds of law: human and…
Three pages of Ocean News
Paper published on an American ship in September 1943.
Interview with Roy Berrill
Roy was born in Northampton and was evacuated from Becontree in London to Weston-super-Mare. He gained his degree from Queen Mary College, London, which was evacuated to Cambridge. After the Air Training Corps, Roy was called up to be a…
A Reminiscence of the Flying Characteristics of Many Old Type Aircraft
A detailed analysis of very early aircraft and their flying characteristics.
Page from log book
Page showing courses, postings and aircrew assessments. Includes 466 Squadron. Shows E.F.T.S and other training courses as well as post operational career and pilot and other qualifications. Attached is head and shoulders portrait photograph of a…
List of sorties
List of four sorties flown between Korean air bases and an air base in Japan.
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This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
Norm George Smith video interview
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Norman George Smith completed his Australian training as a pilot before being posted to the UK. He was posted to 463 Squadron where he completed ten trips before the war ended. Although he was an officer Norman would borrow his navigator’s jacket…
South East Asia Command Headquarters
A scrap of paper from Headquarters referring to the Japanese Expeditionary Force. On the reverse is an indecipherable handwritten note.