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Notes on evading in France
Starts with statement that the following points as noted by an escaper from France in civilian clothes illustrate the importance of conforming to the habits of a country from which a prisoner is attempting to break out. Follows a list of 9 points.…
A Tour of Operations with RAF Bomber Command No XV/15 Squadron Mildenhall - Third book of memoirs by Bob Smith
Covers his operational tour and bombing operations.
Norman Mackie service career
The document describes Norman's last school days and using various means to try to join the RAF, finally being accepted for pilot training, with service deferred until June 1940. It covers initial training at No 2 ITW Cambridge; continues with…
Letter from Norman Mackie to Mr Cooper
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Norman is aware that Mr Copper is intending to write a book about the RAF Escaping Society and seeking stories from members. He describes being shot down on the 20th operation (Stuttgart) of his second tour with 83 Squadron. He recounts his …
Norman Mackie’s Royal Air Force Flying Log Book. Two
Norman Mackie’s Flying Log Book 2 as a pilot from 29 September 1942 until 12 December 1944. Continued in 29 OTU and 83 Squadron for operations until March 1943 when shot down by a Messerschmidt 110. Baled out at 1500 feet. Captured but escaped.…
Letter to Mrs Lovegrove from Wing Commander Day
Distressed to hear from the British Red Cross that she had nor received a letter of 20 November 1942. Mentions other letters that he send, all were concerning her son's fatal accident which he goes on to describe. Peter fell from a third story window…
Letter from Wing Commander Day to Mrs Lovegrove
Letter from the senior British Officer at Oflag XX1B describing the accident when Peter Lovegrove was killed, falling from a third story window. The reason he was on the window ledge was not clear. Then he talks of Peter's escape attempts. Make some…
Letter to Peter's mother concerning his death in prisoner of war camp
Letter from Pryce Jones to Mrs Lovegrove. States he had just heard the news of Peter's death and offers sympathy. Pryce Jones was vicar at their local church 1923-1939.
Letter from Wing Commander Day to Peter's mother concerning his death in prisoner of war camp
Expresses sympathy for her loss. Relate results of enquiry he launched into Peter's accident and death. Goes on to describe funeral and Peter's character.
Douglas 'Hank' Ivseson's operational diary
Douglas 'Hank' Ivseson's first tour in Europe and 16 days of operational duties in the Middle East covering the period 7 July 1941 to 26 February 1943. Hank served with 76 Squadron, 77 Squadron and 462 Squadron and flew in Whitley and Halifax…
In Chains - Prisoner's Bids for Freedom
A cutting reporting John Taplin and a friend's attempt to escape.
Escape Map of Germany
A small scale map of Germany issued to airmen to assist in evasion and escape.
Escape Map of France, Netherlands and Belgium
A small scale map issued to airmen to help in evasion and escape.
Copy of Letter from Teddy Cosgrove to his Family
The letter was written 12 days before his last flight over Germany. He expresses his feelings if he is captured or dies serving his country.
Letter to Les Pickford's Mother from Red Cross
The letter expresses delight that Les has arrived safely in the UK.
Letter from Les Pickford to his mother
He has escaped from the camp and is now with the British Army.
Les Pickford's 1943 Diary
Provides details of Les's time as a prisoner of war. Describes playing lots of sport and camp plays and musicals. He escaped in September when Italy made peace with the Allies, and describes his journey to British lines then back home.
Letter from Les Pickford to his mother
He has received only one letter. He has borrowed money to buy extra food and asks his mother to send money to his benefactor's father. Weather has been miserable but it has improved in the last day. Two or three men have escaped.
Letter to Les Pickford from British Prisoners of War Relatives Association
The letter asks if he can write to a member of the association about a lady's husband.
He is also thanked for his donation.
He is also thanked for his donation.
List of phrases
A booklet with vocabulary translated into German, Spanish, French and Dutch.
The booklet was to assist downed airmen evading or escaping.
The booklet was to assist downed airmen evading or escaping.
Letter to John Weightman's Father
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The letter advises than John has failed to return from an operation over enemy territory.
Pierre Madry raises his Hat to the Crew of a British Bomber
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…
Letter to Jack Pittwood from RAF Escaping Society
The letter explains the Society's activities, accounts, objects, committee members, awards, donations, financial statement, correspondence and creation of sub-branches.
Letter to Jack Pittwood from Air Ministry
The letter advises that they are setting up the RAF Escaping Society.
Bob Burns computer compendium
Draft of memoir with contents page - giving service history. Followed by pages with reference to photographs for name and rank, deferred service, ground training dates and places, training in Canada, back home for service flying, 5 Group, 51 base,…