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C30 Sports Day. Stalag Luft 3. Aug. 42
Action shot of a long jumper in mid-air. At the side officials and a man with a rake to smooth the sand. In the background on the sidelines are many spectators.
C31 Sports Day. Stalag Luft 3. Aug. 42
The winner of a running race breaks the tape. Behind are two fellow runners. They are watched by a large group of spectators, seated and standing by the sidelines and on the roof of a hut.
C33 Sports Day. Stalag Luft 3. Aug. 42
The winner of the running race breaks the tape, closely followed by four runners up. They are watched by a large group of spectators seated and standing on the sidelines and on the roof of two huts.
C34 Sports Day. Stalag Luft 3. Aug. 42
High jumper clears the bar, watched by an official.
C35 Sports Day. Stalag Luft 3. Aug. 42
A group of six runners. On the right are a small group of spectators but on the left the main group of spectators are seated and standing on the sidelines and on the roofs of two huts.
C36 Sports Day. Stalag Luft 3. Aug. 42
Discus thrower and discus in the air. He is in a marked circle and is watched by an official, notepad in hand. Two officials are watching the landing spot of the discus. On the left is a small group of spectators. In the distance are many spectators…
C37 Sports Day. Stalag Luft 3. Aug. 42
Four long distance walkers passing a couple of officials, one in airman's uniform. At the side are spectators sitting and standing on the sidelines and on the roof of a hut.
C38 Sports Day. Stalag Luft 3. Aug. 42
Group of airmen in a mixture of uniform, sports wear and civilian clothes. Two have pilot's brevets on their jackets.
C39 Sports Day. Stalag Luft 3. Aug. 42
Four men seated at a table. Eleven other men positioned around. On the wall behind is a board with the message 'Honest Winnie' and an unclear list. On the hut wall is written 'Cigarettes or Camp Money Min 10 Cigs'.
C4 Sports Day. Stalag Luft 3. Aug. 42
The finish line of the relay race with the moustached winner crossing the line. Rows of spectators are seated and standing by the line. On the roof of a hut more are seated and standing.
C40 Sports Day. Stalag Luft 3. Aug. 42
Ball dropping into the basketball net, watched by three players and four spectators. In the background are the men's huts.
C41 Sports Day. Stalag Luft 3. Aug. 42
Thirteen men seated on a mound of sand. One man is wearing a sergeant's uniform. One man has a pipe in his mouth. Behind are their huts.
C42 Sports Day. Stalag Luft 3. Aug. 42
Three men facing the camera. The first has a cap, shirt and braces, the second a sun shade, is topless and has a pipe. The third is looking loosely in the direction of the camera. Other spectators are in the background.
C43 Sports Day. Stalag Luft 3. Aug. 42
Runner holding a baton breaking the tape at the end of the race. At the side and on the roof of a hut are spectators seated and standing.
C44 Sports Day. Stalag Luft 3. Aug. 42
Athlete shaking hands with Group Captain. Behind is the table of prizes and other spectators.
C5 Sports Day. Stalag Luft 3. Aug. 42
High jumper knocks off the bar. He is watched by a small group of men. Behind is a hut.
C6 Sports Day. Stalag Luft 3. Aug. 42
A group of referees working on the results of a race. Three are partly dressed in airmen's uniforms. Behind are spectators milling about. In the background are spectators on the roof of a hut.
C7 Sports Day. Stalag Luft 3. Aug. 42
Four men in a relay race, two in the process of handing over the baton. One man behind has already handed over his baton and has completed his part of the race. There are many spectators, seated and standing on the roof of a hut.
C8 Sports Day. Stalag Luft 3. Aug. 42
Four men in a walking race. Three men standing with their backs to the camera. Large group of spectators in the distance.
Ceylonese in the RAF (1939-45)
Lists of Ceylonese in three batches and miscellaneous arrivals who volunteered for and joined the RAF with some details of their service. Includes b/w photograph of Sergeant Rex De Silva in 1943.
Charles (Dick) Pattisson Pocket Diary 1942
Transcription of day by day account of activities from 19 April 1942 to 3 October 1942. Commences with photograph of Squadron in front of Halifax and of pilots on training course (Pattisson top left), Records daily activities, casualties, losses of…
David and the RAF
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Account of Wing Commander David Donaldson's RAF career from his early interest in flying and joining the Royal Air Force volunteer reserve in 1934, call up in 1939 and operational tours on 149 Squadron, 57 Squadron, flight commander 156 Squadron…
Dieppe and Ostend
Top left - reconnaissance photograph showing the port of Dieppe. Basin running middle left to top right with many barges tied up. River runs above top edge of basin with industrial building between. Below basin more industrial buildings and a further…
Extracts from war diaries and information on aircraft crews and lists of bombing operations
Describes training and crewing up at operational training unit on Wellingtons. Mentions staying in London on leave with RCAF colleague, using the Canadian forces club London and dining at the Ritz. Includes diary entry describing operational baptism.…
Frances Valentine in garden
Full-length portrait of toddler Frances Valentine wearing swimming suit standing by a bucket on a lawn. On the reverse On the reverse 'No 9, To Sergeant J R M Valentine, British Prisoner of War No 450, Stalag Luft III, Germany, From Mrs Valentine,…