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Interview with Guido Toccacieli
Guido Toccaceri remembers his wartime experiences as a schoolboy in Milan: the day war broke out; food shortages; his father working at an airfield near Bergamo; train strafing; basements used as makeshift shelters; being evacuated outside Milan,…
Interview with Jeremy Reade
Jeremy Reade recalls the memories of his father, Charles Sturrock Reade. Charles was born in Belfast and grew up in Portrush. On leaving school, Charles spent a short time working at a solicitor's office, before joining the Royal Ulster Constabulary…
Interview with Mick Kettleborough
Michael Kettleborough lived in Woodhall Spa during the war. His mother billeted RAF crew members in her home. One of them Jack Gibson asked for an early Christmas as there were some big operations coming up. Shortly before Christmas 1941 the…
Interview with Pietro Cosma
Pietro Cosma (b. 1927) remembers the bombings of Milan and recollects two wartime anecdotes: the execution of a man in front of his home and Benito Mussolini’s corpse on public display in Piazzale Loreto. Describes wartime hardships: losses; food…
John Mitchell - notes for memoire
Notes describing first leaflet sortie, problems with starboard engine, forced landing and activities in France and return to England. Then moves on to 207 Squadron and lists operations and flying after finishing second tour and post war.
Keith Thompson's diary from July 1943 to January 1944
Keith Thompson was a sergeant navigator under training at the start of this period at 28 OTU at RAF Castle Donington, then on to a holding unit for a month. After that on to 1662 CU at RAF Blyton flying the Lancaster, until 7 November when he was…
Letter from Harold Gorton to his wife
He writes of visiting family, his night duty and the weather.
Letter from Harold Gorton to his wife
He writes of his family, feeling unwell, his night duties and social activities at RAF Cark.
Letter from Harold Gorton to his wife
He writes about buying a house, night flying tests and social activities.
Letter from Harold Gorton to his wife
He writes about the social and flying activities on RAF Cark. He also writes of his family and friends.
Letter from Harold Gorton to his wife
He writes of meeting his wife in two weeks and of getting a council house in Bolton.
Letter from Harold Gorton to his wife
He writes of a family visit to St Anne’s and films he’s seen recently. He also writes of his journey back to RAF Cark from Blackpool.
Letter from Harold Gorton to his wife
He writes of arrangements for his pending 48 hour leave, flying activities and the weather.
Letter from Harold Gorton to his wife
He writes of the arrangements for his 48 hour leave and the weather.
Letter from Harold Gorton to his wife
He writes that he is missing her and is looking forward to seeing her. He writes about a Lancaster flying low over RAF Cark and of farmers’ difficulties because of the weather.
Letter from Harold Gorton to his wife
He writes about the weather and looking forward to seeing his wife on leave.
Letter from Harold Gorton to his wife
He writes of flying activities, lectures and social activities at RAF Cark. He also writes of arrangements for his leave.
Letter from Harold Gorton to his wife
He writes of his social life and colleagues and gives his thoughts on the state of the Civil Service.
Letter from Kenneth Gill to his family
Writes about operations to Essen, Hamburg, Milan and Nuremburg. Gives detailed account of operation to Milan. Catches up with news and gossip from home and comments on weather. Writes concerning a colleague who he thought was starting his second…
Letter from Les Pickford to his mother
He has only had one letter that week. He watched a musical comedy last night. He has been playing cricket. Weather has been good.
Letter from Les Pickford to his mother
Three letters received this week. They have been playing cricket.
Letter from the Air Ministry to Keith Dexter's mother
Letter to Mrs Dexter stating that German authorities had confirmed the death of her son Flying Officer K I Dexter. Details of place of burial not available at present. Official date killed 17 June 1943. Note at top 'Letter not dated assumed post 4…
Letter to Jean Welland from Jack Darby
He thanks her for a cable which arrived via Moncton plus 13 letters from her and family. His new camp is a very high standard, as is the food and sporting facilities. He has been at a National Park in the mountains.
Letter to Jean Welland from Jack Darby
He thanks he for her letter. He works seven days a week and has completed his first week with 21 to go. He describes his busy life without time off.
Letter to Jean Welland from Jack Darby
He has been horse riding again in the mountains.