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To a Prisoner of War
Poem about prisoners of war.
Three articles: Giraud made C-in-C by Darlan, Full powers for Laval, 23 Japanese ships sunk
Article 1. Headlines: Giraud made C-in-C by Darlan, a great soldier, Pétain's message, Girauds call. Account of General Giraud's appointment by Admiral Darlan and condemnation of this by Marshal Pétain. Article 2. Headlines: full powers for Laval,…
Three articles: Giraud leads French fight in Tunisia, Red Cross parcels and 8th Army drives west of Gazala
Article 1. Headlines: Geraud leads French fight in Tunisia, allies racing to his support, paratroops in vanguard, British first army advances. general Giraud who escaped from Vichy France is reported to be leading French garrison fighting German…
Thirty five airmen in front of a Mosquito
Thirty five airmen wearing a mix of uniforms in three rows, front row sitting and back two standing in front of a Mosquito. On the aircraft nose is a winged horse and rows of bomb symbols. Noted as being '109 sqn Wyton', names are listed at the…
Thirteen Trainee Airmen
13 airmen arranged in three rows in front of a wooden hut. On the reverse each man has signed his name.
Thirteen navigators
Thirteen sergeants standing and sitting in two rows. All are wearing tunic with half brevet and side cap. Names are printed over each man. Bill Akrill is end right on front row. Captioned '45 Course Navigators'. On the reverse '45 Course No 16…
The roll of honour. Royal Air Force casualties
Casualties list including listing David Boldy.
The Rauceby Revellers present You've Had It
Amateur theatre musical review programme for musical review 'You've Had It' performance by the Rauceby Revellers on 25 April 1946. Includes cast.
The Pilots
A poem titled The Pilots
The Log
Experiences of the prisoners of war in the Belaria camp of Stalag Luft 3 by Squadron Leader Bryce Cousens. It contains stories, poems and illustrations.
The last flight of Lancaster DV396(B)
Derrick Allen's account of being shot down 2/3 November 1944. After a successful attack on Dusseldorf, the Lancaster was severely damaged by a night fighter. Goes on to describe battle with FW 190 and and order to abandon aircraft. Before bailing…
The handbook of modern irregular warfare - pamphlet No 1
Warning prisoners of war the dangers of escaping - 'it is no longer a sport'.
The Grand Harbour, Malta
A postcard with a view of the Grand Harbour, Malta. On the reverse he discusses their social life.
The crew of Y for York
Seven aircrew in uniform in front of Lancaster rear turret. Page captioned 'Crew of Y for Yoke'. Handwritten note gives nationality, crew position and given names.
The Clubberwocky
A poem titled The Clubberwocky. It is from Alice Aforethought - Guinness Carrolls. 1938.
The Bombers
A poem about bombing with a sketch of two Whitleys flying amongst searchlights.
The "Bright " Class
14 airmen arranged in two rows in front of a shingle covered building, annotated with the names of each individual and 'Q.E.D.'
Ten Trainee Airmen
Ten airmen arranged in two rows in front of a wooden hut. Their names are written underneath. On the reverse is stamped 'RAF Evanton Crown Copyright Reserved'.
Ten Trainee Airmen
10 airmen arranged in two rows in front of a wooden hut. Their names are written underneath. On the reverse are their signatures and a stamp with 'RAF Evanton Crown Copyright Reserved'.
Ten Trainee Airmen
10 airmen arranged in two rows in front of a wooden hut. Their names are written underneath and on the reverse are nine signatures and a stamp with 'RAF Evanton Crown Copyright Reserved'.
Ten Trainee Airmen
10 airmen arranged in two rows in front of a wooden building. Their names are written underneath. On the reverse each man has signed his name with home town and their is a stamp with 'RAF Evanton Crown Copyright Reserved'.
Ten class members and instructor
A setup for teaching the principles of motors/generators and synchronising generator connection to the mains. The switchgear panel include meters, dials, switches, and light bulbs to check phase synchronisation; posters and schematics are visible on…
Ten airmen
Ten airmen with trainee flashes on their caps. On the reverse each individual has signed their names.
Telegram to Robert Palmers father
Informs him that his son was missing as result of air operations on 23 December 1944.
Telegram to Miss R Ross
The telegram advises Miss Ross that the International Red Cross have confirmed that David Geach is a prisoner of war.