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German proclamation pamphlet

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German document about the plot against Hitler was organised by a small clique of former generals and lists them. In addition other German language news.

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Identity card issued by the Polish Air Force Headquarters awarding Stanislaw Sewerin the Polish Air Medal for the first and second time. The card was issued in London and signed by the Head of the Personnel Department. It is embossed at the top…

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Printed identity card authorising Platoon Pilot Sewerin to wear the Polish Cross of Valour. The card was issued in London on 12 September 1945 and is stamped by the Head of the Personnel Department. The card is stamped in red with the stamp of the…

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Stanislaw Sewerin's identity card for the Fédération Nationale des Combattants Volontaires des Guerres 1914-1918 1939-1945 et des Forces de la Résistance. There is a head and shoulders photograph of Sewerin in uniform on the front of the card…

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Typewritten card granting Corporal Sewerin the right to wear a pilot's badge issued at No 16 Polish Service Flying Training School at RAF Newton. The front of the card is stamped in red with the flying school stamp and is signed by S Cwynar,…

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French demobilisation certificate for Master Corporal Sewerin indicating that in May 1940 he joined the Polish Army in France in Beirut. He served with the Carpathian Hunters' Brigade in Syria.

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Pilots Flying Log Book for Warrant Officer Stanislaw Sewerin covering 19 July 1944 to 16 July 1948 detailing day and night training flights and operations with: 18 Officer Training Unit, 1662 Heavy Conversion Unit and 300 Squadron. The period 29 June…

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Pilots Flying Log Book for Sergeant Stanislaw Sewerin covering 22 May 1943 to 4 July 1944 detailing day and night training flights at No 25 (P) Elementary Flying Training School, No 16 (P) Service Flying Training School and No 4 Air Gunnery School. …

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Vertical aerial photograph of Staryi Saltiv with caption in German. Several features along the Donets River are numbered and circled. Handwritten annotation 'Starys - Ssaltoff' on lower right side of image. Handwritten annotation on reverse "etwa…

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President Roosevelt’s address to the American people is reproduced. He describes the steps being taken to respond to what he calls an unprecedented national emergency, preparing the military, navy and civil protection to protect American interests…

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The leaflet reflects on the RAF’s impact on the German war industry from 1941 to 1943, forcing it to move to the East as a result of its more explosive bombs and longer flight capabilities with the Stirling and Liberator.

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The leaflet points out that Hitler’s occupation of countries and, often, civilian deaths have led to anger and revenge against his soldiers, police officers and officials. The Germans are given uncomplimentary nicknames and activities against them…

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The leaflet refutes the claim in the German press that ships forming part of British convoys are going to their death. Instead, there are said to be significant U-boat losses, mirroring 1917-18 when reporting of losses was suppressed. Gaps are being…

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The leaflet questions whether the Germans are in fact fighting for freedom and socialism against plutocrats in light of Poland’s annexation.

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Le Courrier de l’Air No. 38, 1941

The main article mocks Hitler’s claim that he will follow his intuition to lead the armed forces. It suggests that he dismissed Field Marshal von Brauchitsch, and other military commanders, as a scapegoat…

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The leaflet tries to make comparisons between 1917-1918 and 1939-1940 with victory in the east followed by a return to misery. It refutes the claim in the German press that ships forming part of British convoys are going to their death. Instead,…

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A map illustrating German and Austrian residences is entitled “Who are the Plutocrats?”.

Kieler Wahre Nachrichten - London - first year

The leaflet refutes the claim in the German press that ships forming part of British convoys are going…

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There is a photograph of Lieutenant Otto Kretschmer, “the wolf of the Atlantic”, arriving at an English port as a prisoner of war. The OKW is asked to confirm the whereabouts of Günther Prien, said to be one of only three U-boat commanders…

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French language account from Tom Donaghy's son John about discovering what happened to his father from a French website and subsequent visit to France.

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The Allies’ summer offensive is outlined, with five European capitals liberated and six allied army groups threatening Berlin from the western border. Further countries are fighting back.
There is a description of allied army successes in the…

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A propaganda leaflet dropped on Germany by the RAF.

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The book recounts the daring exploits, during a severe storm, of the four Else’s aircrew, an aircraft named after the newly married pilot officer’s wife. Else is undergoing repairs and they are unable to go on the latest raid. They hide Else…
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