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Part 1 – interview with Dixie Deans detailing his attempts to get to the British front line to inform them POWs were in the area where the RAF were bombing and to desist from the action.
Part 2 – a radio interview with John Bristow about how he…

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Dixie Dean was shot down over the German/Dutch border and became a prisoner of war. He was elected as camp leader at the first prisoner of war camp which was a post he maintained at all further camps where he was held. He sent/received coded messages…

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James ‘Dixie’ Deans was captain of a Whitley bomber when after twenty five operations he was shot down on the 10th of September 1940 and became a prisoner of war. He was imprisoned initially at Stalag Luft 1 where he became Camp Leader. He then moved…

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Two copies of a map of prisoner of war camps published by the Red Cross. The names of the camps are printed in red and there is an index of camps, civilian internment camps and hospitals on the right side of the map. The bottom of one of the maps…

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Biographical notes on Harold Batchelder's RAF service with brief details of training, operations and his time as a prisoner of war.

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A summary listing key events in Harold Batchelder's life from his birth in April 1920 to his retirement in October 1985.

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An abstract, summarising Harold Batchelder's wartime service with Bomber Command, and two additional pages providing background details of his education and pre-war employment.

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Glyn Owens joined the RAF Volunteer Reserve in 1939 and trained as a pilot. Posted to 61 Squadron at RAF Hemswell in early 1941, he flew Hampdens on operational sorties as both navigator and pilot. Glyn’s first operation was an operation to…

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A detailed account of an operation at Friedrichshafen, 27/28 April 1944. After the war the author visited the graves of his crew.

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Covers joining RAF and training initially as pilot in United Kingdom and the United States, then having failed due to poor eyesight re-mustered and trained as navigator in Canada. Flew anti-submarine patrols on Whitley then joined 102 Squadron. Lists…

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German document with photograph and personal details of William Slater at Stalag Luft 3.

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Joined the RAF in February 1939 and was eventually selected for training as an air gunner. Writes of training and crewing up at OTU where he flew some operational leaflet and mining operations on Whitleys. Follows a time on Coastal Command and…

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John Andrew Cromie volunteered for the RAF in Australia. He was posted to 460 Squadron. On his thirteenth operation he was shot down and became a prisoner of war. After the war he didn’t talk to his family about his experiences. Upon the death of…

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Willie sharing news of mutual friends and saying he feels out of date but is in good health.

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Willie, prisoner number 2716, shares news of friends and says he fills his time studying, reading, walking and sport.

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Kenneth James West grew up in Birmingham. He enlisted in the RAF and trained as a Wireless Operator/Air Gunner. After postings across the UK, he joined 97 Squadron at RAF Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire. His Lancaster W4135 was shot down over Holland…

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John Fraser writes as a prisoner of war to Mrs Hopgood stating it had been a year since her son had given his life so that two crew could survive. Mentions her letters to his wife. Writes of mild winter, sports and looking forward hopefully to…

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Stamped 'This letter formed part of undelivered mails which fell into the hands of allied forces in Germany. It is undeliverable as addressed and is therefore returned to sender'. Acknowledges receipt of his postcards and letters. Relates how family…

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Still in best of health. Not much to do Mentions film and playing cards.

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Stamped recovered PoW mail from Europe recently received by British Post Office. Describes Christmas day in camp. Mentions football match and recent film show. Keeps up with domestic issues.

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Writes of recent entertainment. Mentions other people he has sent letters.

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Stamped recovered from Europe recently received by British Post Office. Writes they were expecting to enjoy Christmas and new year. Mentions recent cinema film seen. Mentions other activities in camp. Says he was fit and in best of spirits. Sends…

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Writes he was still going strong a busy in classes. Has applied for text books through Geneva. Bridge was going well. Asks after all at home.

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Says life has certain regularity but he had stated study of economics, French and government. Library also occupies time. Says he is in rugby team but no matches so far. Comments on recent concert and church. Sends best wished to all.

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Says he is settled in camp with classes, games, and sing songs, time would soon pass. Mentions playing rugby.

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