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Blank card addressed to the International committee of the Red Cross Geneve. Intended for PoW to fill out.

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Jack writes that they have flown two trips to Italy, over the Alps and Geneva.

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An autobiography of Albert's time in the RAF.

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A trimmed map of Switzerland. Some airfields are marked on.

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The letter advises that there has been no news of her husband despite efforts made by the International Red Cross.

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He writes that he is visiting Switzerland, Cologne and the graves at Rheinberg. Then he will visit Doug in Worcester.

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Reports on several thousand British and Empire troops who had taken part in campaigns in Africa and Greece, were now billeted in Eastern Switzerland. Noted that many British troops were evaders who had escaped from prisoner of war camps. Explains…

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Official British consulate Geneva certificate of British citizenship, valid for journey to the United Kingdom and residence in Switzerland.

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Thanks for letter. Says just returned from mountaineering holiday.

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Sends happy returns and thanks for letters/wires. Says he is fit and well.

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Notes on various topics including legation, activities while interned in Switzerland, various people, Red Cross, Swiss Air Force, rules of Geneva convention for escaping PoWs, as pertains to Switzerland. Continues with account of arrival at British…

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Describes his service after completing his tour and the journey back to Australia.

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Gives service history of Wing Commader N A J Mackie DSO, DFC currently OC Admin at RAF Coningsby. Completed 32 operations on Hampdens and Manchesters with 83 Squadron. Instructional tour on Wellingtons then return to 83 Squadron on Lancasters. Shot…

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The document describes Norman's last school days and using various means to try to join the RAF, finally being accepted for pilot training, with service deferred until June 1940. It covers initial training at No 2 ITW Cambridge; continues with…

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Provides a new address as his son had now been in neutral territory for some time. Advises him, as his letters pass through enemy hands, to address his son as a civilian and make no mention of service particulars.

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Informs him that according to a reliable source, his son previously reported missing was now safe and well. His present whereabouts could not be disclosed.

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Norman provides details of his being shot down and evading through France to Switzerland. He describes conditions in Switzerland and various re-escape plans, including trying to get hold of an aircraft to get to England with two Dutchmen. He mentions…

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Norman provides some information about 83 Squadron crews to help with arrangements for upcoming 50th anniversary of the squadron. He provides information on Flight Lieutenant Ken Saw and lists of Mackie's Hampden and Manchester crews. He provides…

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Norman is aware that Mr Copper is intending to write a book about the RAF Escaping Society and seeking stories from members. He describes being shot down on the 20th operation (Stuttgart) of his second tour with 83 Squadron. He recounts his …

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Updates from the crew's families and expressing congratulations that Ron Wood had survived and was confirmed as a prisoner of war.

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He apologises for not having written before but is pleased that Abdul (Ronnie) is again fit to fly. He reports that Freddie is in Switzerland and is doing well.

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Pages of recognition handbook of British aircraft tabbed national markings Europe with aircraft markings for British (service, civilian and India/Pacific), Eire, Belgium, Bulgaria, Denmark, Finland, France(friendly and Vichy), Germany, Greece,…

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An order for an operation at Fiat, Turin. The route is identified both there and back. The bomb load and height of bombing is detailed.

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A navigation aid featuring a sketch of three mountains - Erger, Monch and Jungfrau.

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Sketches of Mont Blanc (with height measured in feet), the Matterhorn and Jungfrau. On the reverse are handwritten notes.
There is a second copy.
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