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Letter to Les Pickford's Mother from 139 Squadron
The writer expresses shock that Les' name has appeared on a list of deceased from the International Red Cross.
Letter to Les Pickford's Mother from Air Ministry
The letter advises that Les is a prisoner of war.
Letter to Les Pickford's Mother from Air Ministry
The letter asks that Les' mother forwards her letter from Les confirming he is a prisoner of war.
Letter to Les Pickford's Mother from RAF Record Office
The writer promises to clear up a confusion caused by a telegram received from the International Red Cross.
Lettercard from Les Pickford to his mother
He is in good health and the prisoners have had a big concert. He has been on long walks and they have had lectures and a debate.
My Wartime Memories by Richard Yates
Richard 'Dick' Yates was a wireless operator/air gunner on 35 Squadron flying Halifax. He was shot down and became a prisoner of war. Dick did his basic training at Blackpool. While at Cranwell for wireless training he flew in DH 86 and Valentia.
Newfoundland airport identity Card
Temporary, special area, crew pass made out to Flight Lieutenant Donaldson between 21 August 1941 and 28 August 1941
Report on my foreign service project August 1941 - April 1942
Written by Ken Boyd the brother-in-law of a Bomber Command pilot Wilfred Comrie who was killed in a crash at RAF Pocklington in March 1943. Wilfred was an American who joined the RCAF in May 1941 and served on 102 Squadron. Ken Boyd was a first…
Roy and Claire
Half length view of a man wearing checked shirt and a woman sitting side by side on a bench. Captioned 'Roy and "Claire" (Madeleine Lovinfiosse) taken on the run August 1941'.
Scripts of telegrams written and sent by Douglas Hudson to parents from prisoner of war camps
Transcripts of nearly 50 telegrams between Douglas Hudson and his parents between August 1941 and November 1942.
Seven men loading coal
A group of seven men loading coal into the back of a lorry.
Additional information about this item has been kindly provided by the donor.
Additional information about this item has been kindly provided by the donor.
Six men loading coal
Six men beside a large mound of coal are loading coal into the back of a lorry. Behind them can be seen ship's masts.
Additional information about this item has been kindly provided by the donor.
Additional information about this item has been kindly provided by the donor.
Stanley Jeffrey engineer course notes
Handwritten notes include: care and custody of tools, use of tools, identification of nuts and bolts, elementary engines, care and maintenance of engines, Kestrel engine description and assembly, Pegasus engine description and assembly, airscrews,…
Test & Issues 103 MU Group photo
A group of about 59 airmen arranged in four rows in front of a Spitfire. It is captioned 'Test & Issues 103 MU Aug 1941'.
Whitleys at Middleton St George 1941
Page caption: 'Middleton St George 1941'
Photograph 1 is of eight airmen under the nose of a Whitley. Captioned 'Pilot Sgt B. Jones with his Ground Crew, Whitley. A/C.'
Photograph 2 is of a sergeant pilot wearing a flying helmet and pointing to…
Photograph 1 is of eight airmen under the nose of a Whitley. Captioned 'Pilot Sgt B. Jones with his Ground Crew, Whitley. A/C.'
Photograph 2 is of a sergeant pilot wearing a flying helmet and pointing to…
Wo Bleibt die "Vollendung"?
RAF Propaganda Newspaper ("Luftpost") aimed at the German-speaking population. Page 1: Shows a Luftwaffe document scheduling hospitals as the primary targets of bombing attacks. Page 2. Article asking where the final victory that Hitler promised his…