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  • Temporal Coverage is exactly "1944-12"

AKohlerH170303.mp3
Helmut Köhler (b. 1928) recalls his wartime experience as Luftwaffenhelfer. He provides a first-hand account of two attacks on Kassel, the first on the 22 October 1943 and the second in March 1944. He describes his time spent inside the air-raid…

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EHortonHRAtkinsonD441228-0001.jpg
An envelope addressed to Mrs D Atkinson, Flipborough [sic], Scunthorpe, Lincs from 4.12167 Gnr Horton H R. Envelope marked 'passed by censor' and CAAF. Inside is a letter to Effie thanking her for cans of sugar and milk, but asking for saccharine…

EDarbyCAHWellandJ441203.pdf
He has moved to Tuddenham , Suffolk. On the journey they rushed to a pub while waiting for a train. He writes that he cannot discuss what he is doing at his new base.

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EDarbyCAHWellandJ441208.pdf
He has received two letters from Jean. He is getting seven days leave. His new base is rough and ready and the food is not good.

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EDarbyCAHWellandJ441220.pdf
He describes his return journey to camp. His new camp has excellent accommodation and the food is good.

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EDarbyCAHWellandJ441222.pdf
He wishes Jean a Happy Christmas and regrets they are not together. Fog has stopped his flying.

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EDarbyCAHWellandJ441228.pdf
He thanks her her letter and a parcel. He has not flown since Christmas eve because his pilot has been sick. He comments on family news from Jean.

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AHendersonIG171017.mp3
Ian Henderson was born in Lockerbie and studied law for two years at the University of Edinburgh before joining the Royal Air Force. He travelled to Canada onboard the RMS Mauretania to train as a pilot. After two months based near Edmonton on Oxford…

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BLafileZMaunsellJv1.pdf
A biography, written in Dutch, summarising Flying Officer John Maunsell's service with RAF Bomber Command. The document includes photographs of Maunsell, his aircrews and aircraft flown together with details of operations taken from his log book. …

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EGreyJLGrayDA441215-0001.jpg
The telegram offers congratulations.

MBoltonJD67631-170906-01.pdf
162 Squadron crew lists and record of operations from 19 December 1944 to 17 April 1945, and John Bolton's memoir.

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EMaunsellJ[Recipient][Date]-01.pdf
A letter from John Maunsell detailing his service and experiences with Bomber Command, including the training, his crew and operational duties. He was shot down in June 1944, evaded capture and returned to Britain in September 1944.

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AMulhallJE160823.mp3
James was born in Gorton, attended Catholic schools, and became an apprentice plumber. In November 1942 he joined the Royal Air Force and trained as a mechanic at RAF St Athan before being posted to RAF Henlow to assemble Hurricanes. He then went…

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YThompsonKG1238603v3.pdf
Keith Thompson was a sergeant navigator under training at the start of this period at 28 OTU at RAF Castle Donington, then on to a holding unit for a month. After that on to 1662 CU at RAF Blyton flying the Lancaster, until 7 November when he was…

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ECowellLGWheelerI441225.jpg
Sent to Miss Irene Wheeler from Leslie Cowell (F/Sgt on 178 Squadron RAF CMF). Has drawing of map of Mediterranean and text Christmas 1944.

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PMaggsRW1602.jpg
Robert Maggs lived in London until his family were bombed out and moved to the seaside. He joined the local Air Training Corps and later volunteered for the RAF and trained as a gunner. During training his plane crashed and he was left trapped. He…

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SJonesHB1866363v10042.jpg
A copy of Harry Pearce's mess bill with 2/- deducted for damages.

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BThickettPSaundersEJv10016.jpg
Details of Sam's time with 128 Squadron at RAF Wyton and RAF White Waltham.
There is a photo of Arthur Harris giving the salute.

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EKinleyRGreenI441025.jpg
Greetings card addressed to Irene Green page with a silhouette of man on a camel. Greetings of the season H M Forces Middle East from Robert to the family. Annotated 'Good Health, Good Luck, To You All'.

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BWierTWierTv1.pdf
In a series of "flashbacks" the author starts with commentary on family in Poland and names recorded on visits to Poland. Continues with account of early life, school and life in Poland before the war. He mentions his first operation on 300 Squadron…

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MNealeETH1395951-150731-0180001.jpg
Ted Neale gives a detailed account of his last operation on a Wellington Mk 10.

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PBanksP15010147.jpg
In the foreground bushes and small trees with branches covered with snow/heavy frost. In the background parts of buildings are visible. Caption 'RAF Feltwell, Norfolk xmas 1944'.

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PWrightJ1538.jpg
Vertical aerial of Politz oil refinery showing much damage. Captioned 'Politz oil refinery low level recce Dec 1944'.

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PAllenDJ1532-0058.jpg
Six aircrew in two rows, front three kneeling, rear three standing all wearing battledress. Derrick Allen is front row left. In the background the nose of a Lancaster on the left and a lorry on the right. Second photograph same as the first

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ERidgewayWSFirthJB[Date]-01.pdf
Envelope addressed to J Firth, Slough, from WS Ridgeway (who is mentioned in the attached card), Wollaton, Notts, and containing a home-made Christmas card from Stalag Luft 7, Bankau, 1944, signed by 6 airmen and giving their addresses.

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