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Group of sportsmen with a clergyman
Formal portrait of ten young men dressed in sports shirts, shorts and socks, four standing, four sitting on chairs and two sitting on the ground all with arms folded. Sitting on a chair in the centre is a clergyman and in front of him is a small…
David Boldy in Sidcot suit
Full length portrait of David Boldy in a Sidcot suit, flying boots and carrying a flying helmet under his left arm, standing outside a large building with bay windows and a balcony. Inscription ‘To Mum with love yours David’. On reverse '87'.
Man in tropical flying gear
Full length portrait of a leading aircraftsman in blue tunic, open neck shirt, khaki drill shorts, long socks, shoes and flying helmet with earphones and jack. He carries a board and package under his left arm and is standing on white steps leading…
Dark haired girl
Head and shoulders portrait of a dark haired girl looking up at the camera and smiling, wearing a striped jumper. Inscription 'To shoot them down [one indecipherable word] from Millie the push bike killer'. On reverse 'C1/31' and photographer's…
Girl in summer dress
Three-quarter length portrait of a girl in summer dress standing in front of a building.
Girl in summer dress
Full length portrait of girl in summer dress with flowers in her hair standing in a garden.
Group on beach
Five people are sitting on a beach with a concrete sun-shelter behind them. From left to right a dark haired girl in blouse and short skirt captioned ‘Millicent’; a man in brimmed hat, shirt and shorts; a man in shorts and brimmed hat without a…
David Boldy with a girl in summer dress
Full length portrait of Leading Aircraftsman David Boldy in dress uniform with his side cap tucked into his belt standing in a garden; on his right stands a girl wearing a summer dress with flowers in her hair.
David Boldy with a girl in floral dress and a doll
Full length portrait of Leading Aircraftsman David Boldy wearing dress uniform and side cap but with non-regulation shoes standing in a garden; on his right is a girl in summer dress and sandals with flowers in her hair and in between them they carry…
Men in flying gear
Group of five men in Sidcot suits, flying boots and gauntlets, some carrying flying helmets, standing in front of a large building with bay windows and a balcony. David Boldy is second from the right. On reverse '83'.
David Boldy
Head and shoulders portrait of David Boldy wearing dress uniform with webbing and a side cap with white flash. On reverse 'Taken the day we arrived at Oudtshoorn'.
12 men in khaki drill
Group of 12 men wearing tropical khaki drill shirts or tunics, shorts, long socks and shoes standing smiling at the camera; some carry a pith helmet with Royal Air Force flash on the side.
Group of sportsmen with a clergyman
Formal portrait of ten young men dressed in sports shirts, shorts and socks, four standing, four sitting on chairs and two sitting on the ground all with arms folded. Sitting on a chair in the centre is a clergyman and in front of him is a small…
Interview with Guido Di Blas and Ilario Bolletti
Guido Di Blas and Ilario Bolletti recount wartime memories associated with the town of Monfalcone and the surrounding area. Describes a severe night of bombing stressing the ominous sight of target indicators and loud explosions; recalls the massive…
Interview with Gabriella Bisio and Teresa Mascherpa
Gabriella Bisio and Teresa Mascherpa recollect the bombing of Pavia and give a vivid description of its immediate aftermath. They describe food shortages, resorting to eating potatoes with milk and queuing up for a portion of salt. Gabriella…
Letter from L J Goddard to Mrs Boldy
Letter from the rector of St Pauls School in Jalapahar to Mrs Boldy regarding her decision to transfer her children to a school in Naini Tal.
Interview with Stefania Vischi
Stefania Vischi recalls her wartime life in the Monfalcone area. Stresses how she spent long hours alone inside a shelter, frightened by explosions and tremors. Contrasts the horror of being at the receiving end of the bombing war and the strong…
Interview with Delia Del Corto
Delia del Corto (b. 1932) remembers daily life in wartime Tuscany, living in a family of ten. Provides details on rural life, especially home bread making, and stresses the difficult coexistence with feared German troops. Mentions many anecdotes in…
Interview with Marisa Bianchi
Marisa Bianchi remembers her wartime years at Sesso, a rural hamlet in the Reggio Emilia province. Stresses the abundance of locally farmed food and emphasises how billeted German troops were friendly and supportive, even if she and her family had to…
Interview with Wilhelm Simonsohn
Wilhelm Simonsohn remembers his wartime service as a Luftwaffe night fighter pilot. He tells of his adoption by a Jewish family, and the discovery of his father’s background after being lampooned as ‘Jewish scum’ at school. He emphasises family…
Members of the Women‘s Auxiliary Air Force on a march past
An air commodore is taking the salute from a Women‘s Auxiliary Air Force march past. The air commodore is standing on a temporary structure with cloth, low post and rope fence. There are buildings in the background with overhead services.
Member of the Woman's Auxiliary Air Force in front of a Nissen hut
Three-quarter length portrait of a leading leading aircraftswoman wearing tunic, peaked hat, shirt, tie and gauntlets standing in front of Nissen hut. On the reverse 'To Jackie, love and best wishes from Johnny'
Stirling on a dispersal
Side, slightly rear view of Stirling Mk 3 XY-T EH906 on a dispersal. Wheel chocks, one access ladder and a stepladder are visible. In the background, Nissen huts, drums and bicycles.
Terry Luther in Sidcot suit
Half-length portrait of Terry Luther in Sidcot suit and leather gauntlets. The caption on the reverse reads, 'Terry (Teg) Luther, aged 20, early 1943 wearing his flying kit. Sadly killed on ops. in June 1943 shortly after his 21st birthday.…
An airman
Half-length portrait of an airman in uniform, without hat.