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Rentenmark banknote
A German 2 Rentenmark banknote, serial number C62842933.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive in digital form: no better quality copies are available.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive in digital form: no better quality copies are available.
Edward Duncombe's service and release book
Period of service was 23 May 1940 to his effective date of release on 23 November 1945 with the rank of warrant officer. Includes personal details and describes Edward as being of very good character and having superior proficiency. Confirming that…
Certificate in agriculture
Congratulations sent to Edward's mother on him passing the certificate in agriculture of the Essex Institute. Edward took the exams whilst a prisoner of war in Stalag Luft 6.
Royal Air Force volunteer reserve notice paper
RAF form 2168 issued to E J Duncombe.
Temporary leave
Leave form allowing Edward to be absent until recalled.
Belated charge for socks
The senior account officer requesting the sum of 3.0d be forwarded following the transfer of his pay account.
Edward Duncombe's certificate of discharge
Confirming Warrant Officer Edward Fleet Duncombe' release from the Royal Air Force; him being unable to fulfil the physical requirements.
Enclosing a money order
Sending a money order to the value of £432 to Edward as part of his pay due to him.
Personal reference
Referring to Edward's skills as a mechanic and his reliable and steady manner.
Son is prisoner of war
The wife of Lieutenant Colonel T Henry Wilson, R.A.M.C, senior British officer at the camp, advising Edward's mother that Edward has arrived in Oflag IX A/H and confirming that the camp is highly rated due to its good food.
Handle with Care
A description of life in prisoner of war camps told with cartoons, sketches and explanation. Pages 12 and 52 are annotated 'Ted was here', indicating Stalag Luft 6 at Heydekrug.
Job offer
Confirmation that the post of farm manager is available to Edward on his release from service with the Royal Air Force.
Reichsmark note
A 10 Reichsmark note issued to prisoners of war in Germany, serial number 0951318.
Reichsfennig notes
A 1 and a 10 Reichsfennig note issued to prisoners of war in Germany, serial numbers 3337857 and 1591154.
The items were sent to the IBCC Digital Archive in digital form: no better quality copies are available.
The items were sent to the IBCC Digital Archive in digital form: no better quality copies are available.
Operational loss of Wellington T2703
A report of the shooting down of Wellington T2703 by Feldwebel Karl-Heinz Scherfling whilst on an operation to Bremen, Germany. The Wellington crashed onto the railway line at Haren-Ems railway station. Observer, Pilot Officer Hargrave McCosh and air…
Certificate
Prisoner of war document providing personal details.
Group of prisoners
Eight men sat in front of a row of 13 standing men, all in uniform. Edward is seated front row, first left and has his pilot's brevet showing. A sign reading '180' is on the ground in front of the group. Annotated on the reverse; 'Bab Sulza March…
Men in striped shirts
A group of nine men; five sat and four standing behind. Edward is standing second left. Four of the men are wearing striped shirts with one also wearing striped trousers and three are in uniform. The reference number 1284/10 has been written in the…
Ted Duncombe
Edward Duncombe in uniform wearing a half cap. Annotated on the reverse 'E F Duncombe 1940'.
At Chichley war memorial
Edward wearing a poppy and the 1939-45 Star with Bomber Command clasp', Air Crew Europe Star and War Medal 1939-45. The reverse is annotated '2013 November @ Chrichley War Memorial where he laid the village wreath'.
Stalag Luft 3
Group of 15 men; five seated and ten standing behind in the grounds of Stalag Luft 3. Edward 'Ted' Duncombe is standing far right.. They are wearing uniform jackets and trousers. There are single storey buildings with chimneys behind. The reverse is…
Edward Fleet Duncombe
Edward in uniform standing outside a mausoleum. Annotated on the reverse. 'E F Duncombe 1940'.
A1 NCO's Arts & Crafts Exhib. Stalag Luft 3. Aug 42
Model schooner resting on a book and displayed on a table.
A2 NCO's Arts & Crafts Exhib. Stalag Luft 3. Aug 42
Two men leaning over over a table examining various models, including a three masted tall ship with sails set and a biplane. Two men are standing looking to the right and two further men are looking at artwork displayed on the back wall.
A3 NCO's Arts & Crafts Exhib. Stalag Luft 3. Aug 42
Royal Air Force biplane, with chocks under the front wheels, resting on a book and displayed on a table.