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- Temporal Coverage is exactly "1943-02"
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Interview with Paolo Racugno
Paolo Racugno (b. 1917), recollects the February 1943 Cagliari bombing. He mentions scenes of destruction with wounded civilians and describes how he used his coat to protect two girls from falling debris.
Royal Air Force personnel at RAF Chivenor
On one page 29 airmen, an officer and a sergeant in three rows. All airmen apart from one in battledress are in uniform tunic and side caps. Front row is seated with a flying officer and sergeant in the centre. Rear two rows standing. To the left…
D34 Frank Hunt's Orchestral Concert. Stalag Luft 3 Feb 43
A man standing holding a clarinet with a second man seated behind a grand piano.
D35 Frank Hunt's Orchestral Concert. Stalag Luft 3 Feb 43
A conductor stands on a podium directing the orchestra. They are seated on stage with a variety of instruments
D36 Frank Hunt's Orchestral Concert. Stalag Luft 3 Feb 43
A man in dinner jacket and bow tie is seated beside a grand piano on the stage.
D37 Frank Hunt's Orchestral Concert. Stalag Luft 3 Feb 43
The conductor and orchestra are facing the camera. Two airmen are standing on the right of the photograph.
D38 Frank Hunt's Orchestral Concert. Stalag Luft 3 Feb 43
A violinist is standing on the stage and behind him the pianist seated behind a grand piano.
D40 Frank Hunt's Orchestral Concert. Stalag Luft 3 Feb 43
Pianist dressed in dark suit is playing a grand piano on the stage.
Ronald Boone operations on 77 Squadron
Details of nine operations carried out between February and May 1943 from RAF Elvington on 77 Squadron flying Halifax. Targets include Cologne, Berlin and several in the Ruhr.
428 Squadron
A squadron group of Royal Air Force personnel sitting and standing in rows in front of a Wellington. There are two men standing up through the cockpit roof of the aircraft. On the reverse the title '428 Squadron 1943, Dalton, Feb 1943'. Statements on…
Stuart Boynton Interview
Stuart left grammar school and joined the Air Training Corps in 1939. About six months' later, he volunteered for air crew and was accepted. He and his girlfriend were married in February 1943. Stuart was posted to South Africa working on Ansons and,…
Interview with Lesley Joseph Loosemoore
Les Loosemore describes his upbringing and employment history in Swansea before joining the war in 1945. He describes the Blitz in Swansea before training to be a mid upper gunner for 61 Squadron. He describes his rather intensive training, including…
Letter from Frank Hobbs to his daughter
Writes that he is sorry she has caught mumps and then catches up on family news. Writes of activities on his last leave and encourages her to be good and to do dance lessons.
Interview with Michael and Ann Akrill
Michael and Ann Akrill talk about their uncle, William Akrill, who grew up in Lincolnshire, and studied art in London and under the tutelage of Robert Kiddey. He considered becoming a contentious objector, but volunteered for the RAF and, after…
It won't work - Bomber Harris
Copy of a note from Arthur Harris to R Saundby with title added 'It won't work Bomber Harris'. States that the idea was tripe of the wildest description with not the smallest chance of working. Goes on with other reasons why it would not work and…
Interview with John David Pennington Cotter
John was born in Hendon, London and his family fell on hard times in his early years. John and his brother, Paul, joined the RAF in 1941 as a pilot and wireless operator, respectively. After initial training at RAF Brize Norton, John was trained in…
Interview with Richard Hollis
Richard’s father, Arthur Hollis, went to Dulwich College as a day boy. He left aged 16 to join the Home Guard, then worked for a firm of accountants for a couple of years before joining the Royal Air Force. He was sent to Manchester University for…
Hedley Madgett diary 1943
Entries for January, February and part of May 1943. Entries include shopping list, reminders, addresses, appointments and train times/journeys.
Interview with Archie Weir
Archie was born in Ayreshire. He was about 17 when he joined, then went to South Africa to train as a bomb aimer. In February 1943 Archie worked on Halifax Mk 2 before being transferred to Lancaster finishing school at RAF Syerston. In November…
RAF Leave Form
Issued to Ted Neale whilst at Heaton Park.
Keith Thompson's diary July 1942 to July 1943
During this period Keith was under training in Canada and then in England from June 1943 on 28 OTU at RAF Wymswold.
Frank Hunt's orchestral concert - Stalag Luft 3
Top left - orchestra on stage being conducted. Captioned 'D35 Frank Hunt's orchestral concert, Stalag Luft 3'.
Top right - orchestra on stage with conductor. Captioned 'Frank Hunt's orchestral concert, Stalag Luft 3, Feb 43'.
Centre middle -…
Top right - orchestra on stage with conductor. Captioned 'Frank Hunt's orchestral concert, Stalag Luft 3, Feb 43'.
Centre middle -…
William Holmes memoir - training in Canada
Describes crossing the Atlantic to Canada and journey to Bowden, Alberta and then on to Estevan, Saskatchewan. Day by day account of activities, flying and life in Canada, Concludes with journey back across Canada
Letter from Bill Akrill to his mother
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Bill has now received his posting and is coming home on leave. Rushing about clearing out and saying goodbye to friends.
Letter from Bill Akrill to his mother and all
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Relates journey to new station and 115 Squadron somewhere in Norfolk/Suffolk. Arrived at Honnington but no 115 Squadron. Arranged transport to correct base at Wretham. Well looked after at Honington by American maintenance squadron. Many other…