Jim Cahir grew up in Australia. He originally joined the army but later was transferred to the Royal Australian Air Force. He flew operations as a mid upper gunner, with 466 Squadron. His aircraft was shot down and he became a prisoner of war. After…
Letter from Warrant Officer Cahir to his mother and brothers. He writes about his capture in Germany after his aircraft was shot down on December 20th 1943 and subsequent capture. He goes on to describe the conditions he was kept in at Stalag IVB…
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…
#1 is prisoners of war waiting for transport. Captioned 'Een transport wordt samengesteld. Wachten op visitatie'.
#2 is five Russian prisoners of war wearing hats and greatcoats. Captioned 'Mongool, Kirgiez, Georgier, of Tartaar?? In ieder geval…