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Bomber Command and Notes of Some of My Experiences During 1941-1945
Reg summarises Bomber Command's role in the war then details his personal experiences from training days. He covers in detail the navigational techniques he used. He describes the operation he was on when he was shot down.
Clear Lake, Manitoba
A postcard from Reg to his parents.
Dulag Luft postcard from Reg Wilson to his parents
A postcard from Reg to his parents advising them that he is well in Dulag Luft.
Extract from Reg Wilson's Log Book
12 pages from Reg Wilson's navigator's logbook covering the period 24 August 1943 to 20 January 1944. Details his heavy conversion training and operations with 102 Squadron flying Halifaxes. He flew 10 operations, all at night. Targets were…
Letter from Reg Wilson to his Family
The letter advises he is out of hospital but not flying yet. He describes his training activities. He has been a tourist in a local town. Then he went to a concert and dance.
Letter from Reg Wilson to his parents
A letter to Reg's parents with a note explaining what he had not included in the letter. The letter advises he reached Rufforth after an overnight train journey from London. He has started flying training trips. He has been to York to watch films. In…
Letter from Reg Wilson to his parents
This is his first letter from a prisoner of war camp. He is well and includes a list of items to be sent via the Red Cross.
Letter from Reg Wilson to his parents
Reg has been moved to another camp, on foot and at night. Their camp was liberated by the Americans. He is frustrated that he cannot get home since they are restricted to camp.
Letter to Reg Wilson's Family
Reg writes it is six weeks since he was shot down. Camp life is OK, Red Cross parcels help greatly, and there is plenty of entertainment. He is amused to see men dressed as women in the plays that are put on in the camp theatre.
Letter to Reg Wilson's Family
Reg writes that he still has not received mail from home. They have had musicals in the camp and other shows.
Letter to Reg Wilson's Family
Reg writes that he has yet to receive any mail. The weather has been good with lots of sporting activity.
Letter to Reg Wilson's Family
Reg has still not received mail from his family. The letter from the Herons has cheered him up. He has been studying and attending shows.
Letter to Reg Wilson's Family
Reg has received one letter from his parents and one from May and Vera. He has been to another musical and a show. Studies and sport help pass the time.
Letter to Reg Wilson's Family
Reg has received another five letters. He is grateful for the photos that have been sent. He has seen another show.
Letter to Reg Wilson's Family
Reg has received several letters, total now 43. He has also received a parcel from home. He has seen three more plays and is attending classes.
Letter to Reg Wilson's Family
Reg has received his first parcel. He is very happy with the 500 cigarettes. In the afternoon he received a second parcel with books.
Letter to Reg Wilson's Family
Reg says that he thought he would be home by now. He is looking forward to camp Christmas but is not sure what to expect. He has been studying and is looking forward to the next show, a musical comedy written by POWs.
Letter to Reg Wilson's Family
Reg wishes his family a Happy New Year. He reflects on his existence. They had a show and a dance. He says the Red Cross are more than wonderful.
Letter to Reg Wilson's Family
Reg writes he has had no recent mail. The weather is grim. The theatre has closed and the school reopens in a week.
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.
Letter to Reg Wilson's Family
Reg writes that he has only had one letter and no recent news from home. The weather has not been good. He looks forward to going home.
Mink Tunnel, Lake Superior
A postcard of the rail tracks leading into a tunnel. It is addressed to Reg's parents. He is travelling by train to Brandon, Manitoba.
My POW Days - Postscript
Reg starts with a page about the Caterpillar Club then describes his life after the war. Over the years he had many reunions and he undertook research regarding the four crew members who died the night they were shot down. In 2001 he and 90 or so…
My Prisoner of War Days
Reg's account starting when he was shot down on an operation to Berlin. After Berlin he was transferred to Frankfurt for interrogation then by train to his camp. Camp life involved food, the preparation and acquisition of extra food by theft, trading…
Postcard from Reg Wilson to his parents
He is on leave at West Palm Beach, Florida with a colleague. The image is a drawing of a hotel and its patio.