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Eric Horsham
Three quarter length portrait of Eric Horsham in uniform, holding a pipe. On the reverse 'Marston Moor Sept 1943'.
The prisoner of war, Vol 2, No. 17, September 1943
Includes: editorial matters; prisoners at work; group photographs from the camps; official reports from the camps; the letters they write home; it depends on the book (written by A A Milne); news from the far east; POWs in the far east; they plan…
To Isabel Bain from British Red Cross Society
In response to Isabel's enquiry about possible news concerning Andrew, stating that nothing has been heard so far.
Robert Stott with his crew
Eight aircrew standing in a row. On the reverse 'Left to right, G. Whittle - DFM Nav, R Hebditch - DFM W Op, R Stott - DFM M.U.G., B Walker -CGM Capt, S Mayer - CGM Eng, J Robertson S.O., A Gadd - DFC B/A, K Hicklin - DFM A/G'. 'Ludford Magna Sept…
Letter to David Donaldson from his mother
Writes with legal and other advice over custody of child. Catches up with activities and acquaintances.
Sandy Saunders' Officer Cadet Report
Report written by Major W Lacy, Sandy Saunders' commanding officer on his progress as a cadet. He is described as 'young and impetuous but has guts and determination' and is told to develop greater discipline.
Letter from Harold Gorton to his wife
He writes of his flying duties, the weather and his colleagues.
Letter from Harold Gorton to his wife
He writes of his journey back to RAF Cark after his leave and mentions posting and retirement of two of his superiors.
Letter from Harold Gorton to his wife
He writes of life at RAF Cark, his social activities, arrangements for his leave and his colleagues.
Letter from Harold Gorton to his wife
He writes of issues with his commanding officer, the Italian surrender and his leave arrangements.
Letter from Harold Gorton to his wife
He writes of arrangements for his leave, the weather and domestic details.
Letter from Harold Gorton to his wife
He writes of his visit to RAF Ternhill, his duties and social activity at RAF Cark.
Letter from Harold Gorton to his wife
He writes of his duties at RAF Cark and domestic and social arrangements.
Letter from Harold Gorton to his wife
He writes of the weather and colleagues’ postings and domestic arrangements.
Interview with Celestino Chiesa
Celestino Chiesa remembers his wartime memories as a schoolboy in Pavia, while he was attending the Artigianelli boarding school: food shortages; rationing; Pippo bombing at night; machine-gun nests along the Ticino river; a friend joining the…
RAF Hartford Bridge
Photographs 1 and 2 are of a crashed Mustang, AL999, behind are two Bostons and Nissen huts. Captioned 'R.A.F. Hartford Bridge Crashed Mustang A/C, French Pilot uninjured. Sept 1943.'
Photograph 3 is the port side of a Boston 'D'. Captioned 'Boston…
Photograph 3 is the port side of a Boston 'D'. Captioned 'Boston…
Camera course notebook
64 pages of course notes. Inside front page ' Bubb G J 1477939, Entry 35, Berryfields, Melksham, Sept 2-21 1943' Contains information of batteries and motors in general then specific notes on F24 camera and controls, night photography MkIII, torpedo…
British prisoners of war escaping from the Torviscosa camp are helped by civilians
A girl with a bag brings supplies to a man in uniform who is walking toward her with outstretched hands. In a sparse wood, other servicemen are visible, dispersed amongst the trees under makeshift tents. A second girl is on the right. Meat on a spit…
SS Rex on fire
The Italian liner SS Rex is listing onto its side in Trieste harbour. Flames have engulfed the stern of the ship and fuel on the water has caught fire. Black smoke is rising into a clear sky. The shoreline can be seen on the horizon.
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