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The Royal Air Force School for Prisoners of War
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A detailed description of the education system undertaken in over 50 prisoner of war camps. Originally 28 subjects were taught but this ended as 84.
There is an illuminated section listing the tutors and lecturers and the subjects that were taught.
There is an illuminated section listing the tutors and lecturers and the subjects that were taught.
Plan for the construction of an improvised landing strip
Major John Henderson outlines the plan for the construction of an improvised airstrip at Casoni, including the delivery schedule and manpower needed. On the same sheet is a reply by Mario Fontana stressing the impracticality of the enterprise.
Interview with Bill Macrae
Bill McRae’s earliest memories were of the end of the First World War. He worked for a major bank during the Depression and was fortunate to be amongst a group of Australians who were sent to work in London. He volunteered at Australia House and…
Letter from John Valentine to his wife Ursula
Writes he is worried about her due to reports of air raids on London. Describes his current activities including cross country run, PT, drill and lectures. Mentions Royal Artillery battery in town. Comments on parcel from mother that arrived in a…
Diary of John's journey to South Africa
A description of travelling in convoy on the Highland Princess with 1,700 other Royal Air Force and British Army personnel. Including details of the onboard conditions, weather, a stopover, gun duty, attending lectures and wildlife sightings.…
Interview with Alfie Martin
Alfie Martin was born near Belfast in 1920. He applied for the Air Force but his mother was worried about the dangers and so he withdrew his application. He joined the army and when the RAF advertised for soldiers to transfer the RAF he volunteered.…
Letter to JA Taplin from Josephine Duncan
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She discusses Ron Edwards who was a communal friend. JA Taplin had met Ron in their Stalag.
Letter from Les Pickford to his mother
He has escaped from the camp and is now with the British Army.
Report from Mario Fontana to Gordon Lett
Colonnello Mario Fontana reports to Major Gordon Lett through Mario Fortelli. Mentions Allied personnel being parachuted behind enemy lines and discusses air drop zones in the La Spezia area. Stresses that zones must be changed, since most items were…
Memorandum on air drops
Colonnello Mario Fontana describes long-standing issues stemming from a lack of coordination: air drops are appropriated by units they are not intended for, or end up in the hands of civilians. Stresses the necessity of a fairer allocation of…
Letter from Mario Fontana to Lorenzino Tornabuoni
Colonnello Mario Fontana comments on Major Gordon Lett's imminent resignation, mentions the intention of arresting Tenente Cesare Rossi, and discusses the ongoing divisions among Resistance units regarding air drops.
Market Garden
Leading caps for Market Garden Veterans Association.
Market Garden Veterans' Association UK - objects and aims
A folded card describing the association's membership types, committee and objectives. The association's secretary is identified on the back by an ink stamp.
Leave pass for Hedley Madgett's mother
Made out to S/Nurse A G Brooks of Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service, 14 days leave from 18 December 1918 to 12 January 1919.
The Story of Radar
A history of the discovery and development of radar.
Interview with Eric Wright
Eric Wright in lived in Rotherham at the start of the war. As a school child he says that he did not really understand the implications of it. The family moved to Nottingham and he describes life there, with the air raids and sheltering under the…
Interview with Mary Stuart
Mary Stuart, nee Atkins, was the youngest of nine children who, during the Second World War, lived on the island of Malta. She tells of her love of aviation and how she spent time on the roof of her house when Spitfires flew over. Mary recollects…
Interview with Robin Wright
Robin was born in Norwich on 16th June 1937. His father was in the Royal Air Force in Manchester, and then in Thetford Forest where the Merlin engines were stored. He finished his service at RAF Marham. Robin spoke about his school days. He…
Letter to Les Pickford's Mother from Mrs EW Pepper
She has become even more distressed since she found out her son had died. She writes about her family who are away on war service.
Stirling QS-Y of No 620 Squadron on -Day
Describes opening of RAF Fairford as part of 38 Group and arrival of Stirlings of 620 and 190 Squadons. Mentions training accident of Horsa glider. Goes on to describe 620 Squadrons operations paratrooper drops on D-Day and events leading up to the…
Letter to David Donaldson from brother Norman
Offers banter on how well David is getting on compared with his own lack of progress while still waiting for the War Office Selection Board. Hopes for leave in the near future and catches up with news. Additional information about this item was…
Newsletter of the National Ex-Prisoner of War Association
An article about the German treatment of British and French prisoners of war.
Letter to David Donaldson from his brother Norman
Congratulates David on arrival of infant. Writes about his training and offers family banter. Writes about his current life and activities. Sends best wishes.
Letter to David Donaldson from his brother Norman
Offers some general banter about life and new baby. Goes on to describe aspect of his current life and activities while training in the Army.
Letter to David Donaldson from his brother Norman
Writes about David's new daughter and her naming. Mentions life and activities while in army training and upcoming leave.