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He describes their capture by the Germans (just prior to the Dunkirk evacuation) and transfer to various POW camps.

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MDeansJAGSer#-DoB-251114-01.pdf
Part 1. A transcript of an interview with Dixie, relating to his escape from Germany.
Part 2. A transcript of an interview at the Imperial War Museum.

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Two maps, the first being an extract of the second. They cover north, central Italy and parts of Croatia, Montenegro, Slovakia, Germany and Switzerland.

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A detailed account of an operation at Friedrichshafen, 27/28 April 1944. After the war the author visited the graves of his crew.

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A welcome letter explaining how the association is fighting for compensation in the UN Court of Human Rights.

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Map shows coastal defence zone and southern boundary to zone interdite and non-occupied France. Map also shows part of Holland, Belgium, Germany and Switzerland.

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A biography of Chan's life.
He flew 95 operations as Wireless Operator / Air Gunner, Gunnery Leader and Cameraman with 49 and 617 Squadrons and survived nine days adrift in the North Sea. He earned the Distinguished Flying Cross and a rare Soviet…

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1. Holland, Belgium, France and Germany (#2 and #3 combined).
2. France and Germany.
3. Holland Belgium, France and Germany.
4. A close up of the title page of #1.
5. Belgium, Germany and SE France
6. France (SE) , Germany (SW), Switzerland and…

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The events when a bomber got into difficulties over Praratoud village.

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Blank card addressed to the International committee of the Red Cross Geneve. Intended for PoW to fill out.

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Jack writes that they have flown two trips to Italy, over the Alps and Geneva.

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BMilsonAEMilsonAEv1.pdf
An autobiography of Albert's time in the RAF.

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A trimmed map of Switzerland. Some airfields are marked on.

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The letter advises that there has been no news of her husband despite efforts made by the International Red Cross.

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He writes that he is visiting Switzerland, Cologne and the graves at Rheinberg. Then he will visit Doug in Worcester.

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Reports on several thousand British and Empire troops who had taken part in campaigns in Africa and Greece, were now billeted in Eastern Switzerland. Noted that many British troops were evaders who had escaped from prisoner of war camps. Explains…

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Official British consulate Geneva certificate of British citizenship, valid for journey to the United Kingdom and residence in Switzerland.

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Thanks for letter. Says just returned from mountaineering holiday.

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Sends happy returns and thanks for letters/wires. Says he is fit and well.

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Notes on various topics including legation, activities while interned in Switzerland, various people, Red Cross, Swiss Air Force, rules of Geneva convention for escaping PoWs, as pertains to Switzerland. Continues with account of arrival at British…

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Describes his service after completing his tour and the journey back to Australia.

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Gives service history of Wing Commader N A J Mackie DSO, DFC currently OC Admin at RAF Coningsby. Completed 32 operations on Hampdens and Manchesters with 83 Squadron. Instructional tour on Wellingtons then return to 83 Squadron on Lancasters. Shot…

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MMackieNAJ88410-210811-03.pdf
The document describes Norman's last school days and using various means to try to join the RAF, finally being accepted for pilot training, with service deferred until June 1940. It covers initial training at No 2 ITW Cambridge; continues with…

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Provides a new address as his son had now been in neutral territory for some time. Advises him, as his letters pass through enemy hands, to address his son as a civilian and make no mention of service particulars.

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Informs him that according to a reliable source, his son previously reported missing was now safe and well. His present whereabouts could not be disclosed.

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