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A Hurricane parked with a man under wing and three Hurricane in "vic" formation flying overhead. On the reverse 'RAF wing in Russia'.
A trolley accumulator is by the starboard wing and a windsock is in the background.

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Propaganda leaflets.

This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.

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Front and reverse of a Russian five Ruble banknote.

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Front and reverse of a one Ruble banknote.

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Front and reverse of a one Ruble banknote.

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In Churchill’s speech to the House of Commons on 9th September, he outlined what was happening in the various theatres of war. The article concludes that plans for a United Nations offensive have been drawn up following Churchill’s visit to the…

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Pilots flying log book for Douglas Ross Arrowsmith, covering the period from 15 January 1943 to 3 September 1945. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and instructor duties. He was stationed at 1 Elementary Flying Training School RAF RAAF…

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This special edition deals with the Moscow Conference between the United States, Great Britain and the Soviet Union. There is said to be a full consensus over a joint approach to military and political aspects both during the war and in the post-war…

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Five aircraft flying low over Lake Ilmen. A typewritten description pasted to the reverse of the image indicates that these are Ju 52 transport aircraft supplying ammunition and food. Handwritten annotation indecipherable.

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A copy of the Western Italy edition of the newspaper. It contains various articles on the war including the capture of Hamburg, the surrender of German troops in Italy, Goebbels' suicide, the rescinding of the Control of Noise Order allowing hooters,…

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Le Courrier de l’Air No. 38, 1941

The main article mocks Hitler’s claim that he will follow his intuition to lead the armed forces. It suggests that he dismissed Field Marshal von Brauchitsch, and other military commanders, as a scapegoat…

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Replying to Dorothy's mother, providing Dorothy's address, advising of her good state of health and confirms her husband has been missing since the Battle of Stalingrad.

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Shows extensive anti-aircraft tracer on right side. No ground detail visible. Captioned '2419 SKELL 29/30.8.44//NT 8" 10000 ft 035 degrees 0146, KONIGSBERG RD B 1 x 2000 12"J" x 500 18 secs F/O HEATH B 61'.

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Shows glare and tracer. No ground detail visible. Captioned '2389 SKELL 26/27.8.44// NT (C) 8" 9200ft 149 degrees 0118, KONIGSBERG RD B 1 x 2000 12"J" x 500 19 secs F/O HEATH B 61'.

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Through a series of articles and photographs, the leaflet concludes that there will be no peace with Hitler. It notes that Hitler has consistently broken his promises about peace and broken every non-aggression agreement. He had meticulously prepared…

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A series of German newspaper birth, death and birthday announcements are followed by a letter from "Mog" to her "Teddy" dated 2nd January, Freiburg.

Teddy is said to be in Russia and Mog is clearly distressed at his absence and lack of letters.…

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Dorothy writes to Paul, expressing her delight at receiving three letters from him. She discusses the various railway lines which may have been taken by the Russians as Paul's letters were sent by air mail. Dorothy explains that her lights have been…

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Dorothy replies to Paul's three letters. She is worried about news that the Russians have made a breakthrough and that the Germans have blown up one of their own field posts. Dorothy describes the new ration cards issued at home but says that the…

Paul May's duplicate conscript identification document, with a head and shoulder portrait, personal details and military postings. Includes details of Paul having sustained a wound, requiring hospital treatment.

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Month by month account of battle of Stalingrad. Concludes that Stalingrad – the greatest lost battle in German history since the annihilation of the Teutonic Knights' army at Tannenberg in 1411 – marks the turning point of this war.

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