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A 11.25mm automatic pistol given to Chan by members of the Norwegian resistance, on 15th May 1945.

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Identification card in the name of Peter Hansen with a head and shoulder portrait of Tommy attached.

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MFaircloughT1077120-220817-12.pdf
A booklet containing various documents including a certificate expressing thanks to Frederick Chr. Oscar Korvel for the help provided to evading combatants. Personal accounts of the events following the crash of a mine-laying Lancaster including the…

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ERasmussenBSlaterS760424.pdf
A communication from Borge Rasmussen (a former member of the Danish Resistance) to Stan Slater, researching escaped airmen and requesting any further information. He recalls the events, following the crash of Stan's aircraft, including the deaths of…

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ABookerSA241007.mp3
Stanley Albert Booker grew up in Chatham in a military environment surrounded with the sort of military paraphernalia he and his young friends found fascinating. He volunteered for the RAF at the earliest opportunity. He trained as a wireless…

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French identity card made out for Emile Dufour with photograph of Richard Wensley and stamps. Submitted with caption 'Richard Wensley's forged identity card as Emile Dufour'. Additional information kindly provided by the donor.

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Bjorn writes that he will help Idwal get the diploma of recognition for his work in Norway. He supplied Idwal with suggestions of what to write and he will forward it to the relevant Department.

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The Allies’ summer offensive is outlined, with five European capitals liberated and six allied army groups threatening Berlin from the western border. Further countries are fighting back.
There is a description of allied army successes in the West.…

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APriceA240327.mp3
Interview with Alistair Price about his father, Kenneth George Price. He was the station navigation officer on 35 Squadron at RAF Wyton. He flew 58 operations before he was shot down and became a prisoner of war.

Alistair Price is the son of…

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German production of fighter aircraft is said to be down by a third due to the destruction of German factories in Germany and the occupied territories. Intensive allied air strikes have impacted German air defence, negating the claims by Goebbels…

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Half portraits of Jack in civilian clothes. On the right Jack is holding a sign reading P/O Whymark. On the reverse, 'Photos carried in case shot down. Resistance would make ID cards. European clothing supplied by MK Theatres'.

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#1 is 25 airmen arranged in four rows.
#2 and 3 are slightly different views of a roll call parade. #2 is captioned 'Zondags-appel op de appelplaats'.
#4 is a head and shoulders portrait of Sebastian, identified on a post-it with 'French…

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The document describes how, in May 1944, Maurice Lorrain was asked to transport 4 downed aviators. They were chased by the Germans but escaped, helped by the Resistance.

This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No…

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MMackieNAJ88410-210811-36.pdf
The account describes his feelings, experiences and conditions during occupation by Germans in 1942. Georges mentions the resistance being joined by some but that others were just content to sit back. He describes resistance in Chatillon-sur-Seine…

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BLaydonMKeatingRv1.pdf
A memoir by Raymond's sister.

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MParryWE1172401-220531-05.pdf
A detailed account of the night's events leading to the shooting down of a Lancaster over the Netherlands.

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A newspaper published during the vessel's crossing to the UK.

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MCurtisA1579599-161130-02.pdf
A memoir of an operation involving Len Curtis and his crew members. During the operation his aircraft was shot down and Len was captured. However, he was liberated by American soldiers and returned to London six weeks later.

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BLazenbyHJLazenbyHJv1.pdf
Harold Jack Lazenby's autobiography.

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A complicated story of how Hemmens was mixed with four aircrew who survived a Halifax crash. They were all arrested on their way to Paris. They were sent to Fresnes prison then Buchenwald where Hemmens died, due to medical neglect.

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An account of the crash of Lancaster ND533 written by Pierre Madry. It is followed by an address given by Air Commodore Eustace at a memorial ceremony for the crew of the Lancaster. Finally, there is an address by Abbe Plante, parish priest of…

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First witness statement from a Resistance fighter
They had been warned by an English airman that the SS were going to carry out shootings and found refuge on 25th August. They were liberated on 29th August. The SS shot eight Resistance fighters and…

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YPittwoodJ1291454v1.pdf
Jack's diary of events after his aircraft was shot down over France.

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The letter advises that they are setting up the RAF Escaping Society.

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