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Xmas Greetings
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Sent by John from prisoner of war camp to his parents and Joyce expressing his hope that he reaches home before the postcard. It includes a coloured drawing of some holly and a prisoner with a red triangle on his back looking through a barbed wire…
Wizernes
Note 'WIZERNES, THE WHOLE TARGET AREA NOW APPEARS ONE MASS OF CRATERS. REPAIRS ARE POSSIBLY IN POXXXXXX PROGRESS ON THE W. SIDE OF THE "DOME" SHAPED UNIT. THE RAILWAY LINES AND OTHER ROAD APPROACHES HAVE BEEN SEVERED IN MANY PLACES. THE WHOLE AREA IN…
William Norman's decorations
1939-45 Star, France and Germany Star and War Medal 1939-45.
Whereabouts of British paratroopers captured at Montebello
Comandante Luciano Scotti reports to Major Gordon Lett that seven British paratroopers captured at Montebello have been transferred from La Spezia to Genova.
Welcome to RAF letter to Henry Moss
Writes welcoming him to RAF. States he has been selected for aircrew training. Continues with mention of waiting lists to start and a little about the RAF and why he would have to wait to start training.
Welcome message from Secretary of State for Air
General welcome as member of the RAF and selection for aircrew. Explains that the start of training might be delayed for some time and gives reasons.
Welcome letter from Secretary of State for Air
A message from the RAF welcoming Homer Lawson into the RAF.
Welcome letter from Secretary of State for Air
A message from the Secretary of State for Air welcoming airmen into the RAF.
Welcome letter from Secretary of State for Air
Welcome letter congratulating recipient on being selected for aircrew training with immediate entry. Goes on to exhort recipient to keep fit and that the honour of the Royal Air Force is in recipient hands.
Weekly examination report for David Boldy
Weekly examination report for David Boldy at St. Paul's school in Darjeeling.
Wedding invitaion
Envelope and card addressed to Ernie Twells, inviting him to the wedding of Beatrice Marshall and Arthur Brittain.
Warrant Officer Fred Say DFC
A letter from the KIng awarding Fred a DFC and a note from Arthur Harris describing why he received the award.
Victory day flypast
Item 1 is a letter from 'Tedder' to all participants in the Victory Day flypast.
Photograph 1 is a flypast of 12 Lancasters taken from the ground. It is captioned 'Squadron triangle and Trafalgar Square' and underneath 'Nelson turned his back but…
Photograph 1 is a flypast of 12 Lancasters taken from the ground. It is captioned 'Squadron triangle and Trafalgar Square' and underneath 'Nelson turned his back but…
Victoria Falls
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A postcard sent by John to his parents showing three views of the falls and one view of the fall's bridge. Describing his arrival at the Falls Hotel and wishing his family a merry Christmas.
Unused Prisoner of War Letter Card
A letter card for sending mail to prisoners.
Unused Prisoner of War Letter
Blank letter form
Unused Kreigsgfangenenpost Postcard
A blank prisoner of war postcard
Two Telegrams to Mr K Lee from Roy
First advises ArrivedEngland [sic] safely home in few days. The second arrived England home in few days happy. Both signed Roy.
Two telegrams to Jack Newton's wife
Top - telegram reporting that Jack was interned. Bottom - telegram informs that he husband was now at Gibraltar.
Two Telegrams to Fred Dyde's Father
The first telegram advises that his son, Fred, has been lost in an accident.
The second advises that Fred can be buried at Bottesford or in the RAF regional [message incomplete].
The second advises that Fred can be buried at Bottesford or in the RAF regional [message incomplete].
Two stories and a letter by Ted Neale
#1 Ted Neale's account of a train trip in South Africa. Ted and his tall friend were attacked in Bloemfontein by a group of six locals.
#2 Designated pilots-navigators or bomb aimers at Heaton Park then sent to Bridgnorth to await a ship to South…
#2 Designated pilots-navigators or bomb aimers at Heaton Park then sent to Bridgnorth to await a ship to South…
Two postcards to Wally Layne's wife
Top - from Wally Layne reporting arrival of five letters that month. Says he has a cold and wishes the weather would settle. Mentions, snow, long winter and that he had had no parcels yet.
Bottom - from Robbie. Thanks her for letters and mentions…
Bottom - from Robbie. Thanks her for letters and mentions…
Two Postcards to Reg Wilson's Family
Two postcards sent to Reg's home address. The first states that she heard Reg was listed as a prisoner of war and was safe and well. The second also gives his service number.
Two postcards from Wally Layne to his wife
Top - writes that he was in good health and getting plenty of food. Would appreciate cigarettes and gives address to send then to.
Bottom - Writes he is fit and well. Has met friend who sends best wishes. Asks for underwear to be sent in his…
Bottom - Writes he is fit and well. Has met friend who sends best wishes. Asks for underwear to be sent in his…
Two postcards from Wally Layne to his wife
Top - hopes that she is now a mother. Says he had had one letter from her and was keeping fit. Mentions playing football. Mentions he had given up book keeping and gone back to salesmanship.
Bottom - say he received two letters and was pleased…
Bottom - say he received two letters and was pleased…