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Interview with Jacqui Whitehead
Jacqui Whitehead talks of how she has been involved with veterans, remembrance, and the Air Gunners Association over the last thirty years. She discusses stories of reconciliation, and how the Flightpath of Friendship and Reconciliation became a…
Aircraft incident report
Aircraft incident report concerning loss of Lancaster bomber. Aircraft exploded after fire caused by another aircraft. Details reported by navigator, who was the only survivor. RJ Beckett was mid-upper gunner.
John Cromie’s Royal Australian Air Force Observer’s, Air Gunner’s and W/T Operator’s Flying Log Book
John Cromie’s Royal Australian Air Force Flying Log Book from 17th September 1942 until 23rd May 1956. During this time trained as a wireless operator and air gunner. Trained in Australia at No. 1 Wireless Air Gunner’s School, No. 3 Bombing and…
William Taylor's citation for Bomber Command Clasp
A citation summarising the RAF service and career of William Henry Taylor (Buck) . Handwritten annotation states that the Bomber Command clasp to the 1939 - 1945 Star was awarded by 'Station Commander, RAF Coningsby in the Officers' Mess'.
William Taylor's prisoner of war record
Identity card with personal details, description and fingerprint.
Interview with Elizabeth Ann Rogers
Elizabeth's earliest memories include the family’s Anderson shelter, later replaced by a Morrison shelter where she slept during air raids. She recalls the sound of planes overhead and the impact of nearby bombings, including shattered windows and…
William Taylor's prisoner of war record
Identity card with descriptive details and one head and shoulders photograph of William Taylor. The face of the card is annotated in handwriting with Taylor's name and also the word 'Luckenwalde'.
Interview with Suzanne Williams about her father John Andrew Cromie
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…
Report of a forced march made by occupants of Stalag Luft 7, Germany
The treatment of prisoners on a forced march with limited food and medical supplies in the winter of 1945.
John Ackroyd Prisoner of War Identity card
John's ID card
Biographical letter from John Maunsell
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A letter from John Maunsell detailing his service and experiences with Bomber Command, including the training, his crew and operational duties. He was shot down in June 1944, evaded capture and returned to Britain in September 1944.
Announcement by Eisenhower on 7th November 1944
An announcement on 7th November 1944 by Dwight D. Eisenhower, Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Forces in which he warns that severe punishment will be given to any Germans mistreating those in forced labour battalions or concentration…
John Maunsell's Observer's and Flying Log Book
Observer's and Flying Log Book for Flying Officer John Maunsell (1333451, 138134) covering 14 October 1942 to 11 June 1945 detailing training flights, air tests and operations. Aircraft flown in were Anson, Dakota, Fortress, Lancaster, Liberator,…
Blank prisoner of war letter form
Prisoner of war post air mail form blank.
John Maunsell's aircrew and ground crew
John Maunsell with his aircrew and ground crew, all in uniform, standing and crouching alongside a Lancaster. The letters 'DX M' (57 Sqn) and 'ND468' are painted on the side of the aircraft. The upper photograph has the caption 'Sam, Roy, Self, Tony,…
Postcard from Willie
Willie sharing news of mutual friends and saying he feels out of date but is in good health.
Postcard from Willie
Willie, prisoner number 2716, shares news of friends and says he fills his time studying, reading, walking and sport.
Postcard from Tony to Douglas
Tony thanks Douglas for his letter. He gives his news saying he has little power of concentration but manages to overcome boredom and wishes Douglas 'happy landings'.
Parade no 125 vol 10
Magazine published for the allied forces and covers Christmas celebrations, an update of hostilities, night bombing, an army advance, naval convoy, Norwegian maned fuel tankers, winter offensive by Russia and news from Britain and the Commonwealth.…
Chan Chandler's biography
A biography of Chan's life.
He flew 95 operations as Wireless Operator / Air Gunner, Gunnery Leader and Cameraman with 49 and 617 Squadrons and survived nine days adrift in the North Sea. He earned the Distinguished Flying Cross and a rare Soviet…
He flew 95 operations as Wireless Operator / Air Gunner, Gunnery Leader and Cameraman with 49 and 617 Squadrons and survived nine days adrift in the North Sea. He earned the Distinguished Flying Cross and a rare Soviet…
Stalag 12A, Chan Chandler at Tromso and repatriating POWs
Four photographs.
#1 POWs behind the wire at Stalag 12A
#2 Stalag 12A main gates. Two lorries are inside the open gates.
#3 Chan at the Tirpitz. He has his right arm in a sling.
#4 POWs being repatriated on a C-47.
#1 POWs behind the wire at Stalag 12A
#2 Stalag 12A main gates. Two lorries are inside the open gates.
#3 Chan at the Tirpitz. He has his right arm in a sling.
#4 POWs being repatriated on a C-47.
Letter of Congratulations, Airman reported Prisoner-of-War and two photographs
Four items on an album page.
#1 A letter from Chan's headmaster to his mother. The letter is opened on the next page.
#2 A document with details relating to imprisoned airmen.
#3 A photograph of Hampden nose art on top of a photograph of Chan and…
#1 A letter from Chan's headmaster to his mother. The letter is opened on the next page.
#2 A document with details relating to imprisoned airmen.
#3 A photograph of Hampden nose art on top of a photograph of Chan and…
Prisoners and Gate at Stalag 12A
A barbed wire gate at the entrance to the prison camp. On the reverse 'Stalag 12A wire 1945'.
The entrance gate at Stalag 12A. Two lorries are inside the open gates. On the reverse 'Slide 154 Stalag 12A Gate 1945'.
The entrance gate at Stalag 12A. Two lorries are inside the open gates. On the reverse 'Slide 154 Stalag 12A Gate 1945'.
