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Meeting at the Casoni drop zone
Postpones a meeting regarding the works at the Casoni drop zone and recommends strict secrecy.
Luftpost, number 4, 16 June 1941
On 7th June Sir Robert Peirse, Commander in Chief of Bomber Command, reported on the British success against German vessels since 12th March. For land-based operations, they are mass producing larger aircraft with larger bombing capacity to have…
Luftpost, 11, 29 July 1941
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Despite earlier army reports being reliable, it is claimed that there is now German disinformation concerning the Russian campaign and the high number of casualties and prisoners.
After spotting a battle cruiser on 22nd July, an RAF…
Despite earlier army reports being reliable, it is claimed that there is now German disinformation concerning the Russian campaign and the high number of casualties and prisoners.
After spotting a battle cruiser on 22nd July, an RAF…
Luftpost Ausgabe Süd, Nummer 40
Propaganda leaflet to be dropped in Germany and Austria.
Luftpost Ausgabe Süd, Nummer 28
Propaganda leaflet to be dropped Germany and Austria.
Luftpost Ausgabe Süd Nummer 25
Propaganda newsletter to be dropped in Germany and Austria.
Luftpost 18, 16 September 1941
300 more American warships are now protecting shipping routes following President Roosevelt’s order on 12 September. Numbers of vessels in American navy at the outbreak of war are listed and the number will steadily increase.
William Sebold, a…
William Sebold, a…
Lubeck
Propaganda leaflet aimed at the German population. The leaflet compares the Luftwaffe attack on Coventry in 1940 with the RAF attack on Lubeck in 1942. It contrasts the growing destructive capacity of the RAF over that period with the relative…
Loss of Lancaster ED 427
The loss of Lancaster Mk 3 of 49 Squadron over Pilsen the 17th April 1943
Lists of Personal Items
12 lists of personal possessions.
Lili Marleen
Lyrics to the song ‘Lili Marleen’.
Letter to Ron Riding from France
The letter seeks news from Ron and his friend, who hid at their house and recalls several people. It expresses affection to them both while hoping to hear from him.
Letter to Ron Riding
The letter thanks Roland for his card and news, seeking more information about his life and news of John. They are all in good health and good wishes are sent from several people. He is updated on family members, acquaintances and work. Roland is…
Letter of introduction
Letter of introduction to Tenente Buchione regarding two Italians, two British and one American servicemen.
Letter of appreciation for Gordon Lett
Circular letter announcing that Major Gordon Lett has been posted elsewhere. Thanks him for his service, recaps his achievements and wishes him well.
Letter from Paolo Troglio to his family
Gefreiter Paolo Troglio complains about the delays in getting letters form from home and asks his family to send him the toiletries mentioned in a previous letter.
Letter from Paolo Troglio to his family
Paolo Troglio mentions his imminent departure from the Nidda prisoner of war camp, complains about the lack of letters and the delay in getting parcels, and finally urges them not to worry about him.
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.
Letter from Mario Fontana to Gordon Lett
Collonnello Mario Fontana deplores the current crisis, thanks Major Gordon Lett for his financial support of civilians, and provides an overview of the military situation, focusing on Brugnato e Pontremoli.
Letter from Marie Thérèse Phillips
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Marie-Thérèse expresses her thanks for the letter she has received but explains that what she has done for the allied soldiers was simply her way of thanking them; her two sons were able to grow up as a result. She informs them that she has laid…
Letter from Gordon Lett to Mario Fontana
Major Gordon Lett discusses his posting to another area as a consequence of serious problems experienced: lack of cooperation, rivalries, unfair sharing of air drops, plus a disagreement over the role of specific units.
Letter from Gordon Lett to Mario Fontana
Major Gordon Lett writes to Colonnello Mario Fontana announcing his arrival mentioning rumours about a promotion from colonel to general.
Letter from Giulio to Paolo Troglio
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Giulio Troglio is worried about the long silence of his on Paolo Troglio while he's held at Nidda prisoner of war camp in Germany. The situation is difficult to endure for mother who worries a lot. Stresses the difficulty of send him parcels, hopes…
Letter from Giulio to Paolo Troglio
Giulio Troglio complains that his son Paolo hasn’t send news in the last 50 days and urges him to write and to share his service number; otherwise messages and parcels can’t be delivered to Oberchessen camp. Stresses how worried all family…