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Further notes Ben Boothman
Ben's narrative after being taken prisoner of war after his aircraft was shot down.

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Sergeant B Boothman
A narrative about prisoners of war marching initially east from Frankfurt.

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Email from David Fell to Paul Handel
The email's subject is 'Ben Boothman', the flight engineer of Lancaster LM381. The message covers Ben's time in the air force but also covers his pilot, Alf Morren.
The document has handwritten annotations.
A second copy but with only pages 3 and 4…

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My Surmise from all accounts
A summary of the events when Lancaster LM381 was shot down.

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Patrick Coyne's prisoner of war record card
Identity card with descriptive details, two head and shoulders photographs and a fingerprint.

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Patrick Coyne's prisoner of war record card
Identity card with descriptive details, one head and shoulders photograph and a fingerprint.

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John Mansell's prisoner of war identity card
A document issued by the German authorities.

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Transcript of conversations with Jack Bromfield
Jack talks in detail about joining the RAF, initial induction and training as a wireless operator and air gunner. He crewed up with an otherwise Canadian crew (pilot, navigator, bomb aimer and air gunners) at OTU and describes some of them, as well…

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Lost over Hanover
Concerns crew captained by Flying Officer A Robertson RCAF including Flight Sergeant Jack Bromfield as wireless operation. Lists crew. Gives account of their 12th operation to Hanover where their Halifax was attacked and shot down by a Ju 88 flown by…

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Prisoners of War - Some questions answered
An explanation of how the Red Cross will supply parcels and what they will contain.

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General questionnaire for returning Prisoners of War
A questionnaire completed by Doug Box.

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Letter to Doug Box from his parents
Doug's mother writes that she is pleased that he is safe. She writes about family and friends. Included is a short message from Pearl.

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Squadron Party Menu, Savoy Hotel, 10 November 1939
615 squadron menu signed by those present. The menu is in French. Brief biographies are written on a sheet accompanying the document.

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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…

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Interview with Les Rutherford
Les Rutherford was called up for the Army just short of his 21st birthday. He was in France at the time of Dunkirk and made it to the beach of St Valery where they were under constant bombardment. He and another soldier found a door and used it to…

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Prisoner of war camps
Map of Eastern Europe with prisoner of war camps marked with Stalag Luft I, III, IV and VI underlined.

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From prisoner of war
Confirming Sergeant Ronald 'Tom' Arthur Gorton is a prisoner of war. A note from Ron Wood to Vera Gorton telling her that her husband 'Tom' is safe and wishing her a happy Christmas.

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Letter from Peter Lovegrove to his mother
Mentions being wounded and being taken prisoner. Says wound was better and he was off to another camp. Gives instructions to send mail and parcels in line with red cross regulations. Suggest using his service number and camp, Dulag Luft. Gives…

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Peter Anthony Lovegrove 3rd March 1920 - 12th November 1942
Biography of Peter Antony Lovegrove.

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My Wartime Memories by Richard Yates
Richard 'Dick' Yates was a wireless operator/air gunner on 35 Squadron flying Halifaxes. He did his basic training at RAF Blackpool. While at RAF Cranwell for wireless traiing, he flew in DH 86 and Valentia. He was shot down and became a prisoner of…

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Ivan Ure - The Years up to the Outbreak of the Second World War and How it Affected Me
A part autobiography of Ivan's pre-war life.

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Ivan Ure ... just ... Chapters in a Life .. and some History
A detailed autobiography by Ivan Ure.

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Map of the Principal Camps for British and Dominion prisoners of war in Europe
A small scale map showing the location of prisoner of war camps. A typewritten note has been attached with corrections.

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Postcard to John Taplin's Parents from John
A card letting his parents know he is safe and well.

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General Questionnaire for British/American ex-Prisoners of War
A copy of a questionnaire completed by Ron.

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