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11 Airmen and Soldiers
A group of airmen and soldiers at the entrance to a Horsa glider. On the reverse each man is named with some of their fates.
Miss Evelyn Barber's Wedding
A cutting with the wedding of Evelyn and Leslie Jackson.
The Daily Star June 8, 1944
A copy of The Star two days after D-Day. It contains war news, adverts, cartoons, local news and intimations.
Release and resettlement
Booklet with an explanation of position and rights issues by H M Government to all serving members of H M forces. Covers all matters to do with conditions of release and resettlement.
Six Prisoners
A group of six airmen and soldiers. Jozef is front row, second from left. The reverse is blank. A post-it states that Jozef is the flight lieutenant.
Personal Message from the C-in-C 21 Army Group
A message read out to the troops on the eve of D-Day.
Two servicemen
Two men wearing battledress with a dog in-between them sitting on a bench. Man on the left is writing and the man on the right is wearing a steel helmet. Another dog on the right. and trees in the background. On the reverse 'Jim Allen writing, N…
Letter to L V Rosser from Ron Spencer
Writes complaining about his current location. Mentions the trip he had been promised and that he let him know about his end of the job. Asks that Vic does not mention his Africa Star. Sends regards to Vic's family.
Duke and Duchess of Windsor, Nassau
The couple are on a podium with an RAF officer and two other men.
People
Top left - b/w photograph of a woman sitting on grass with dog in front of her. Captioned 'Mrs Derrnocly'.
Top middle - three-quarter length b/w photograph of an airman wearing tunic with half brevet standing in a room. Captioned 'F/O Jim Derrnocly…
Top middle - three-quarter length b/w photograph of an airman wearing tunic with half brevet standing in a room. Captioned 'F/O Jim Derrnocly…
Percy Pickard, Alan Broadley, and F Parsons
Left - long newspaper cutting with eulogising story of Group Captain Percy Pickard and Flight Lieutenant Alan Broadley who after 100 sorties together were now missing. Noted that they were in the film 'Target for Tonight' and gives considerable…
W A Franklin, Cyril Andrews, and J F R Read
Top left - newspaper cutting with b/w full face photograph concerning Corporal W A Franklin whose wife had received first communication from him since fall of Java.
Bottom left - newspaper cutting with head and shoulders b/w photograph announcing…
Bottom left - newspaper cutting with head and shoulders b/w photograph announcing…
Nominal roll of army prisoners of war
Lists army personnel names, service numbers and units. Page 1 (at least) all in Stalag IIIA.
Letter to Victor Rosser from Ron Spencer
Ask Vic about his arrangement to take Ron up and asking what he needed to do. Writes about his new job driving the quarter master's three ton ration truck.
George VI with Montgomery
Top: a group of tradesmen sitting on the steps of one of their mobile offices/workshops.
Bottom: King George VI with a group of senior officers including General Montgomery.
Bottom: King George VI with a group of senior officers including General Montgomery.
George VI at Antwerp
King George VI talking to senior officers, servicemen formed up on parade in background. Captioned 'The King at Antwerp'.
Military Personnel Railway Ticket
A ticket issued to Jose.
Leave Pass
Army Form W4098 issued to Jose
Army Railway Ticket
A ticket issued by the Army for travel between Bexhill and Preston.
Leaflet for Men and Women Leaving the Forces
Details about how to return to employment particularly with former employers.
The Story of Radar
A history of the discovery and development of radar.
Bring 'Em Back Alive
The story of how aircrew were supplied with clothing and material to help them escape and evade capture. It is written by the major that designed the items.
WAR - Frankfurt Revisited
A booklet with information about the progress of the war. This edition covers RAF Bomber Command activities.
Release and Resettlement
The cover of a booklet produced for service men and women. It is an explanation of their position and rights.
This item is available only at the International Bomber Command Centre / University of Lincoln.
This item is available only at the International Bomber Command Centre / University of Lincoln.
Letter to Reg Wilson's Family
Reg writes that he is at his new camp. He asks his parents to sort out his money. His new camp is more comfortable. Many of the prisoners have been there four years.