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George Thomson's prisoner of war diary
George Thomson’s prisoner of war diary in a wartime log supplied by the YMCA.
Describes being shot down and includes a day-by-day account of his life as a prisoner of war from 11 November 1944 to 25 May 1945. Includes descriptions of sports and…
Describes being shot down and includes a day-by-day account of his life as a prisoner of war from 11 November 1944 to 25 May 1945. Includes descriptions of sports and…
Letter from Jack Dwyer to his wife
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Jack writes that they finished work early. He describes his daily routine. He describes the food as all right. His hut has had a silly night with 'raging', pillow fights and collapsing beds.
9 Squadron Operations Record Book. One
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This is a handwritten record book for 9 Squadron from 14/15 April 1943 to 10/11 November 1943.
For each operation it includes many details of the target, routes, bomb load, crews, a description of results, and if any did not return.
The last…
For each operation it includes many details of the target, routes, bomb load, crews, a description of results, and if any did not return.
The last…
Letter from Jim Hughes to his father
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News to say that Jim is keeping well and describing his recent operation to Recklinghausen. Jim apologises that the letter is so short but he is very busy.
Letter from Alan North to Joan Strong
Alan writes that he should be getting leave from 22nd December for 12 days. He has been flying patrols despite the weather.
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Letter from Peter to Mr and Mrs Benger
Thanks them for their letters. Mentions availability of good library so suggests they do not send book parcels. Thanks them for trying to arrange food parcels.
Bob Cooke by James Seymour (nephew)
An explanation of why James wrote about his late uncle. Also a page out of a diary kept by Bob's father.
School service of memory
High Storrs grammar school for boys. Service of memory to those old boys of the school who gave their lives. Includes hymns, prayers and lists names of boys killed, including E L Ellis.
Sergeant Reginald William Lingfield Muir's personal effects
A list of Reg's personal effects.
Examinations
Page of mathematical calculations and a law, administration and hygiene exam paper.
Lancasters Pound Kaiserslautern
A newspaper cutting about an operation at the railway yards.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
Telegram to Reg Muir's mother
Advising that it is believed that her son has died.
From Hackney lad to air bomber
Written by his nephew, a narrative of Reg's early life, his participation in student exchanges in Germany, joining the Royal Air force, training, life on the station and the crash in which he died, together with air gunners Sergeant Leslie Johnson…
Letter to Les Pickford's Mother from 139 Squadron
The writer informs Les' mother that Sergeant Hyde died of his wounds in Tripoli. He has had no news of the pilot, Wing Commander Pepper.
Letter to Les Pickford from The Goldfish Club
The letter advises that Les has been elected into the Goldfish Club.
Eight Airmen
Eight airmen arranged in two rows. Each man has signed his name.
Newspaper cuttings
Report on recruiting and reforming squadron including photograph of Flight Lieutenant Mellersh, Mr Proudlove, and Squadron Leader Norman Hayes. Photograph of Group Captain John Cunningham following record breaking flights.
Letter from Les Pickford to his mother
He has no letters this week. He reminds her he wants underpants (short), vest and pajamas. He asks also for chocolate, socks, soap and toothpaste. He has had some Red Cross parcels.
Letter from Les Pickford to his mother
He has had several letters from friends. He has had parcels from the Red Cross. Weather is glorious. Three lines have been censored.
Letter from Les Pickford to his mother
He has received letters from home. He talks about family.
Letter from Les Pickford to his mother
He has received eight letters. No Red Cross parcels and no cigarettes. They have had dances.
Letter from Les Pickford to his mother
He thanks he for the photos. He has received ten letters from her, in a week. He is going to send her money for a holiday.
Letter from Les Pickford to his mother
He reminds her to save a £1 a month in his savings account. He has photos from Winnie.
Lettercard from Les Pickford to his mother
The only interesting thing to happen is that it has stopped snowing. Still no parcel. He needs socks and cigarettes.
Lettercard from Les Pickford to his mother
He has been receiving mail from his mother. His Christmas dinner was 'fairly good'. They have had a blizzard for a few days.