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Map of principle camps for British and Dominion prisoners of war in Europe
Map showing Germany, Poland, East Prussia, Czechoslovakia and Austria with parts of surrounding countries. Camps marked as red dots. Document with corrections to map
Two men
Full length portrait of two men wearing long trousers and shirts standing with arms crossed. In the background huts.
Letter from the caterpillar club
Sent to Ursula Valentine stating that they were glad to hear that John Valentine had saved his life with one of their chutes. However, they regret that they would not be able to send a badge until after the war due to supply restrictions.
Grammar of music certificate
Awarded to John Valentine by the associated board of the royal schools of music. Grade 3.
Banknote
Russian banknote value 5 ruble
Lists of book sent by red cross to John Valentine as prisoner of war
Three lists of books sent by red cross to John Valentine in Stalag Luft 3
Letter from John Valentine
Badly damaged letter informing that he is a prisoner of war.
Contents lists for red cross and other parcels
Two contents lists for red cross parcels sent by Ursula Valentine. Two contents list sent for Christmas 1942 by Director Hansson and Mrs Skagerlind from Sweden. Two address cards.
Letter from Ursula Valentine to her husbands pilot's father
Writes that her husband was the navigator of his son's aircraft when they were reported missing on the Cologne operation. She quotes from a letter from her husband about that it was thanks to his son's magnificent, cool and resourceful actions that…
Letter from John Valentine to father of his pilot
Letter to P Floyd, father of his pilot Philip expressing his admiration for his skill as a pilot and sorrow in having to inform him of Philip's probable death. Gives an account of being shot down.
Commonwealth War Graves Commission in Memory of Philip Nevil Floyd
Gives details of death, parents, war grave and cemetery locations
Philip Nevil Floyd and crew
List of Pilot Officer Floyd's crew and next of kin. Includes P Floyd, John Valentine, Sergeant Propert, Sergeant J Smith, Sergeant Wright, Sergeant Woodrow and Sergeant Randal giving next of kin address in S Wales.
Philip Floyd
Head and shoulders portrait of a Royal Air Force pilot wearing tunic with pilot brevet mounted on page with epitaph inscription on reverse. John Valentine's pilot.
Transcript of letter from John Valentine to his mother
States that he managed to bail out before plane crashed. Would be moved to permanent camp soon. Request wife not to send anything yet.
Telegram John Valentine prisoner
Telegram stating that telegram from red cross quoting German information that her husband John previously reported missing was a prisoner of war.
Letter informing Ursula Valentine that her husband is a prisoner of war
Confirms previous telegram that information from red cross quoting German information that her husband previously reported missing is now a prisoner of war.
Letter informing Ursula Valentine that her husband is missing
Missing from operation on 30 May 1942. Would communicate if any further news
Announcement concerning Wing Commander L C Slee and Flying Officer A S Grant
Mentions that they were captain and navigator of leading Lancaster which attacked locomotive works at Le Creusot. Awarded Distinguished Service Order.
Letter to Ursula Valentine from RAF Scampton
Informs her that her husband failed to return from an operation over Germany on 30 May 1942. The correspondent would inform her if they had any further news.
Telegram from John Valentine
Telegram announcing 7 days leave
Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve enlistment for duration of present emergency
Gives reporting date and vacancy reporting for.
John Valentine Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve notice paper
Copy of attestation. Includes questions to be put to recruit before enlistment as well as oath and certificate of attesting officer.
Ursula Valentine card
Card indicating change of name from Griffin to Valentine with greetings on the reverse.
John and Ursula Valentine wedding
Newspaper announcement giving details of family and wedding.
John and Ursula Valentine wedding
Wedding invitation