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Group of sportsmen with a clergyman
Formal portrait of ten young men dressed in sports shirts, shorts and socks, four standing, four sitting on chairs and two sitting on the ground all with arms folded. Sitting on a chair in the centre is a clergyman and in front of him is a small…
Tags: sport
David Boldy in Sidcot suit
Full length portrait of David Boldy in a Sidcot suit, flying boots and carrying a flying helmet under his left arm, standing outside a large building with bay windows and a balcony. Inscription ‘To Mum with love yours David’. On reverse '87'.
Tags: training
Dark haired girl
Head and shoulders portrait of a dark haired girl looking up at the camera and smiling, wearing a striped jumper. Inscription 'To shoot them down [one indecipherable word] from Millie the push bike killer'. On reverse 'C1/31' and photographer's…
Tags: love and romance
David Boldy
Head and shoulders portrait of David Boldy wearing dress uniform with webbing and a side cap with white flash. On reverse 'Taken the day we arrived at Oudtshoorn'.
Tags: training
Group of sportsmen with a clergyman
Formal portrait of ten young men dressed in sports shirts, shorts and socks, four standing, four sitting on chairs and two sitting on the ground all with arms folded. Sitting on a chair in the centre is a clergyman and in front of him is a small…
Tags: sport
Interview with Guido Di Blas and Ilario Bolletti
Guido Di Blas and Ilario Bolletti recount wartime memories associated with the town of Monfalcone and the surrounding area. Describes a severe night of bombing stressing the ominous sight of target indicators and loud explosions; recalls the massive…
Interview with Gabriella Bisio and Teresa Mascherpa
Gabriella Bisio and Teresa Mascherpa recollect the bombing of Pavia and give a vivid description of its immediate aftermath. They describe food shortages, resorting to eating potatoes with milk and queuing up for a portion of salt. Gabriella…
Interview with Stefania Vischi
Stefania Vischi recalls her wartime life in the Monfalcone area. Stresses how she spent long hours alone inside a shelter, frightened by explosions and tremors. Contrasts the horror of being at the receiving end of the bombing war and the strong…
Interview with Delia Del Corto
Delia del Corto (b. 1932) remembers daily life in wartime Tuscany, living in a family of ten. Provides details on rural life, especially home bread making, and stresses the difficult coexistence with feared German troops. Mentions many anecdotes in…
Tags: childhood in wartime; fear; home front; Resistance; round-up; shelter; strafing
Interview with Marisa Bianchi
Marisa Bianchi remembers her wartime years at Sesso, a rural hamlet in the Reggio Emilia province. Stresses the abundance of locally farmed food and emphasises how billeted German troops were friendly and supportive, even if she and her family had to…
Tags: childhood in wartime; evacuation; fear; home front; Pippo; Resistance; strafing
Interview with Wilhelm Simonsohn
Wilhelm Simonsohn remembers his wartime service as a Luftwaffe night fighter pilot. He tells of his adoption by a Jewish family, and the discovery of his father’s background after being lampooned as ‘Jewish scum’ at school. He emphasises family…
Members of the Women‘s Auxiliary Air Force on a march past
An air commodore is taking the salute from a Women‘s Auxiliary Air Force march past. The air commodore is standing on a temporary structure with cloth, low post and rope fence. There are buildings in the background with overhead services.
Member of the Woman's Auxiliary Air Force in front of a Nissen hut
Three-quarter length portrait of a leading leading aircraftswoman wearing tunic, peaked hat, shirt, tie and gauntlets standing in front of Nissen hut. On the reverse 'To Jackie, love and best wishes from Johnny'
Stirling on a dispersal
Side, slightly rear view of Stirling Mk 3 XY-T EH906 on a dispersal. Wheel chocks, one access ladder and a stepladder are visible. In the background, Nissen huts, drums and bicycles.
Tags: 90 Squadron; dispersal; Nissen hut; Stirling
Terry Luther in Sidcot suit
Half-length portrait of Terry Luther in Sidcot suit and leather gauntlets. The caption on the reverse reads, 'Terry (Teg) Luther, aged 20, early 1943 wearing his flying kit. Sadly killed on ops. in June 1943 shortly after his 21st birthday.…
Tags: aircrew