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D17 NCO's Panto "Aladdin." Stalag Luft 3. Jan. 43
Nine actors and four musicians. The actors are seated on stage and are wearing wide brimmed, conical hats. The musicians are playing guitars, a violin and a lute.
B54 Funeral of Sgt. J. C. Shaw. Stalag Luft 1. Jan 42
A wreath from the Luftwaffe on the grave of Sergeant J C Shaw. It contains the words 'Die Deutsche Luftwaffe'.
B53 Funeral of Sgt. J. C. Shaw. Stalag Luft 1. Jan 42
A group of airmen at the internment of Sergeant J C Shaw. Two, on the left are saluting. Other airmen are holding wreaths for the grave. Light snow on the ground and trees bare of leaves in the background.
B52 Funeral of Sgt. J. C. Shaw. Stalag Luft 1. Jan 42
Four airmen stand at the grave of Sergeant J C Shaw. On the right German soldiers fire their rifles in salute.
B51 Funeral of Sgt. J. C. Shaw. Stalag Luft 1. Jan 42
A German officer and two airmen in greatcoats saluting at the internment of Sergeant J C Shaw. Other airmen are holding wreaths to be laid on the grave. In the background the graveyard is lightly covered in snow, with the trees bare of leaves.
B50 Funeral of Sgt. J. C. Shaw. Stalag Luft 1. Jan 42
The grave of Sergeant J C Shaw covered in wreaths. In the background are more graves and bare trees.
B49 Funeral of Sgt. J. C. Shaw. Stalag Luft 1. Jan 42
The coffin of Sergeant J C Shaw is laid to rest by his fellow airmen. A group of German soldiers with rifles stands guard. The trees are bare of leaves.
B48 Funeral of Sgt. J. C. Shaw. Stalag Luft 1. Jan 42
A German officer leads the hearse containing the body of Sergeant J C Shaw. Behind the hearse are rows of British airmen wearing greatcoats. In the background is the graveyard and trees.
B47 Funeral of Sgt. J. C. Shaw. Stalag Luft 1. Jan 42
Group of airmen in greatcoats standing to attention at the funeral of Sergeant J C Shaw. They are arranged in three rows. Behind are woods and the graveyard.
B46 Funeral of Sgt. J. C. Shaw. Stalag Luft 1. Jan. 42
Horse drawn hearse with the coffin of Sergeant J C Shaw. There is a large group of airmen in greatcoats marching behind the hearse. The graveyard can be seen on the right of the photograph.
B45 Funeral of Sgt. J. C. Shaw. Stalag Luft 1. Jan. 42
The coffin of Sergeant J C Shaw flanked by wreaths, flowers and two airmen. In the chapel at the camp. One wreath has 'RAF' and the other 'Die Deutsche Luftwaffe'.
B44 Funeral of Sgt. J.C. Shaw. Stalg Luft 1. Jan 42
Sergeant J C Shaw lying in state in his coffin, guarded by two airmen. They are in the chapel.
Letter from Bill Akrill to Mary, his mother and all
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Bill still does not know what is happening to him. Weather has been terrible for flying but he had to go up with the Commanding Officer and it went badly (page missing from letter, so no end to story).
Complains again about the lack of food and…
Complains again about the lack of food and…
Letter from Bill Akrill to his mother
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Letter written over several days. Initially expecting to have his flying test the next day and be able to return for leave soon after, but this is changed following snow. He and six others are unable to take their tests in time and remain at the…
Letter from Bill Akrill to his mother
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Describes how flying training, although fun, is becoming harder. He seems to be struggling with navigation and landings. He remains happy but accepts he may not have the aptitude to pass this phase of pilot training. Will have to do a test with chief…
Letter from Bill Akrill to his mother
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Bill describes the set up at the Elementary Flying Training School, Theale where there were two flying courses and some Turkish students. He describes his first flight as a passenger which he found 'great'. Goes on to describe flying the next…
Interview with Kenneth Ivan Duddell
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Ken Duddell flew operations as a flight engineer with 460, 12 and 103 Squadrons.
Trevor Saint diary/memoir
Diary from joining the RAF in may 1941, through training as groundcrew and then volunteered for aircrew and eventually trained as air gunner and posting to 514 Squadron. Describes operations while on the squadron and notes details and losses.…
To Janet from Rupert Harwood
Letter to his daughter in which he asks if she is getting on well at school and explains why he has to go back to work. On the reverse 'Janet'.
Sam Saunders in Egypt
Two pages detailing some of Sam's time in Egypt.
Photo 1 is HMS Sagitta from the air.
Photo 2, 3 and 4 are Sam working on a lamp.
Photo 5 is Sam playing tennis.
Photo 6 is Sam and colleague in khaki and shorts.
Photo 7 is a letter in…
Photo 1 is HMS Sagitta from the air.
Photo 2, 3 and 4 are Sam working on a lamp.
Photo 5 is Sam playing tennis.
Photo 6 is Sam and colleague in khaki and shorts.
Photo 7 is a letter in…
Sam Saunder's UK Training and Malta
A description of Sam's further training in the UK then operations at Malta.
Photo 1 is an informal group photograph with airmen, two WAAFs and three dummies.
Photo 2 is an air-to-air view of a Wellington.
Photo 1 is an informal group photograph with airmen, two WAAFs and three dummies.
Photo 2 is an air-to-air view of a Wellington.
Letter form Paolo Troglio to his family
Gefreiter Paolo Troglio sends his regards to his family, writes he is well in Regensburg and ask for toiletries.
Letter from Les Pickford to his mother
Weather is better. He asks for khaki shorts, socks but no longer wants a mouth organ. Red Cross parcels are irregular as is mail.
Keith Thompson's diary December 1941 to July 1942
During this period Keith Thompson did his basic RAF training in England then left for Canada to undertake his flying training.
Letter from Dec Dexter to Phyllis Dexter
Writes that he hopes communication with the family is working and encourages sister on her future employment opportunities post war. In a separate section talks of life in Canada. Although appears to be written at Moncton the letter was posted in…