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Through a series of articles and photographs, the leaflet concludes that there will be no peace with Hitler. It notes that Hitler has consistently broken his promises about peace and broken every non-aggression agreement. He had meticulously prepared…

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Observer's and air gunner's flying log book for Sergeant Kenneth Wrigley (1005381) covering 6 November 1940 to 18 September 1942 detailing training flights, air tests and operations. Aircraft flown in were Dominie, Whitley, Battle, Anson, Hampden,…

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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.

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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…

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The leaflet suggests that England, Poland and France are not the aggressors; they were all ill-equipped for the conflict, compared to Germany, who had been investing significantly in getting on a war footing for some time.

Germany is facing…

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In light of the open hostility between the army and party, following the generals failed assassination attempt on Hitler and their declared peace government, the leaflet makes an appeal to the German workers. It urges them, for the first time since…

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German document about the plot against Hitler was organised by a small clique of former generals and lists them. In addition other German language news.

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Notes that they had heard news of heavy raids on Leipzig and Berlin but at heavy loss of 79. Comments on incendiaries. continues with news, chat and gossip as well as descriptions of activities. Mentions Anzio beachhead still in news as well as…

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Catches up with mail to and from. Mentions possible restrictions on parcels in the future. Comments on weather and his exams. Catches up with family news. Goes on with description of activities, gardening shopping and getting ration books stamped.…

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Acknowledges his latest letter and glad to know he was well and relieved that raider had not been near him. Comments on Nazi difficulties in repairing dams. Mentions recent Shirley Temple film she had seen. Mentions war in desert. Asks if he was…

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Mentions office sport and acknowledges receipt of letters. Glad he had a nice outing to Wolverhampton and noted parcel had arrived. Pleased to say the burglar had been caught. Continues with family news, news of activities and gossip, his success at…

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Makes comments on Georges recent letter and pleased to hear he had received parcel. Sending enclosed envelopes in case NAAFI stocks low. Mention letters from family, police making no further progress with burglaries and other news. Mentions work…

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Sending and enclosed letter and expects he is settling into his new quarters at Heath Park. Catches up with gossip of activities and acquaintances included some who were interested in his training photographs and little model plane. Continues with…

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Albert Millson and crew leaving their Halifax. Between them the crew have completed 228 operational flights.

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President Roosevelt’s address to the American people is reproduced. He describes the steps being taken to respond to what he calls an unprecedented national emergency, preparing the military, navy and civil protection to protect American interests…

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The leaflet reflects on the RAF’s impact on the German war industry from 1941 to 1943, forcing it to move to the East as a result of its more explosive bombs and longer flight capabilities with the Stirling and Liberator.

An explanation is given…

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Overleaf are memorial crosses with the names of Rotterdam, Warsaw, Leuven and Amiens, stating underneath: “Total war against the weaker did not hurt you”.

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The leaflet points out that Hitler’s occupation of countries and, often, civilian deaths have led to anger and revenge against his soldiers, police officers and officials. The Germans are given uncomplimentary nicknames and activities against them…

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The leaflet refutes the claim in the German press that ships forming part of British convoys are going to their death. Instead, there are said to be significant U-boat losses, mirroring 1917-18 when reporting of losses was suppressed. Gaps are being…

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Claims that the RAF is getting stronger, the nights shorter, the Luftwaffe was helpless and showing several reconnaissance photographs of damage to Hamburg. Includes a quote by Churchill 'From now on we will bomb Germany on an ever larger scale,…

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The leaflet questions whether the Germans are in fact fighting for freedom and socialism against plutocrats in light of Poland’s annexation.

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Le Courrier de l’Air No. 38, 1941

The main article mocks Hitler’s claim that he will follow his intuition to lead the armed forces. It suggests that he dismissed Field Marshal von Brauchitsch, and other military commanders, as a scapegoat…

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The leaflet tries to make comparisons between 1917-1918 and 1939-1940 with victory in the east followed by a return to misery. It refutes the claim in the German press that ships forming part of British convoys are going to their death. Instead,…

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A map illustrating German and Austrian residences is entitled “Who are the Plutocrats?”.

Kieler Wahre Nachrichten - London - first year

The leaflet refutes the claim in the German press that ships forming part of British convoys are going to…

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