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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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PRossB19010033.jpg
An oblique aerial view of some mountains, with a scattering of snow, taken from an aircraft. The two starboard engines of the aircraft are at the right edge of the photograph. An area of water is visible below the inboard propeller. On the reverse:…

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MGrayDA1006912-210610-09.pdf
There is announcement about the allied landings on the morning of 6 June 1944, on the northern coast of France. There is a further statement from General Eisenhower, Supreme Allied Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force. He states the landings…

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EMartinESBatchelderHE20170502.pdf
The story of John Martin's last operation, how he was shot down, escaped the aircraft and was captured. He was interrogated at Dulag Luft in Frankfurt then transferred to various Stalg Luft camps. His story covers episodes in his life until he was…

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E[Author]GTOwenHW570116.pdf
A letter referring to the night of the crash and George's subsequent escape via Switzerland. He was caught while trying to get to Spain and sent to Paris. After the war he worked for the post office in Calgary.

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MGorfunckleN1260360-170801-030001.jpg
An account of the crash written by the pilot, George Thom. The report includes part of a police report.

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The letter gives brief details about the crash of his son's aircraft. They have now presumed he is dead and express sorrow.

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MB CR 3 A.mp3
L’intervistata è Clara Dei, nata a Prato il 19 maggio 1927, insegnante elementare. Interviene l’amica Annalia Galardini. L’intervista è effettuata da Claudio Rosati a Pistoia, presso l’abitazione dell’informatrice, il 5 settembre 1983. La notte del…

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MB CR 5 Giuliana Menichini Pereira.mp3
L’intervistata è Giuliana Menichini Pereira, nata a Pistoia il 31 gennaio 1928. Interviene il padre Pietro Menichini, è presente il marito Miguel Pereira. L’intervista è effettuata da Claudio Rosati a Pistoia, presso l’abitazione dell’informatrice,…

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MRidingRH1525125-210923-32.jpg
Paul's story about his grandfather Ron, being shot down and evading capture.

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A badge of the Comet Line escape group maintained by the French during the War.

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PRidingRH21020008.jpg
A newspaper article about Ron after he was shot down over France. A second cutting has a brief note about Ron returning home after being missing in France.
[The details in the article are incorrect. His aircraft was a Wellington, it was shot down on…

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B[Author]RidingRHv30001.jpg
Describes the events after Ronald was shot down on the morning of D-day.

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B[Author]RidingRHv10001.jpg
A story of Ronald's escape after being shot down.

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BMillingtonRWestonFv1.pdf
A biography of Fred. In addition it includes histories of aircraft and squadrons he served in, Details are included of airfields he served at. Additionally there are biographies of various servicemen associated with Fred's squadrons and service.
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