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A History Corrected
A poem about Churchill and the absence of a medal for Bomber Command.
Six Men
Six men, four in army uniform and two civilians. They are standing by a stone wall and stone building. On the reverse is handwritten 'Here I am again mum hope you like it'.
Two Soldiers
A half length portrait of two soldiers. On the reverse is dated 7 May 1940.
Wedding Photograph
A bride and groom on their wedding day. On the reverse is dated 18 June 1946.
Eleven Men
Six soldiers, three airmen and two civilians.
Cardboard Box
Two photographs of a decorative cardboard box. In photo 1 the lid is closed and #2 it is open. Inside is postcard from a prisoner of war camp and papers.
Two Airmen
A framed colourised image of two airmen in flying kit. John is on the right.
John Taplin
A head and shoulders portrait of John with his air gunner brevet.
It's Time to Grant Bomber Command's Campaign Medal
The logo for a campaign to award medals to Bomber Command.
A Prisoner of War
News clipping. John Taplin is reported as a prisoner of war in Germany.
Prisoners of War
The newspaper article reports that John Taplin is alive and a prisoner of war.
Plan of Stalag VIIIB
A plan of the layout of all the sections of the camp.
Stalag VIII B (344) Lamsdorf
A scale plan of the POW camp, Stalag VIIIB
Letter to John Taplin's Parents from Educational Supply Association Ltd
The letter, from John's former employers, expresses sympathy that John is missing.
In Chains - Prisoner's Bids for Freedom
A cutting reporting John Taplin and a friend's attempt to escape.
Missing
A cutting reporting John Taplin is missing.
Sgt JA Taplin RAF Missing
A cutting with brief details about John Taplin.
Stevenage Airmen Missing
An article reporting that John Taplin and W Clarke are missing.
Telegram to John Taplin's Father
The message advises that John is missing.
Letter to John Taplin's Parents
The writer expresses sorrow that John is missing.
Letter to John Taplin's Parents
He writes that he is sorry that John is missing. He hopes that John will turn up safe and well.
Five Airmen
John Taplin and fellow crew members. They are standing in front of a Nissen hut. On the reverse they have signed their names. An additional note states 'LR (Rear Gunner) Waite Dad [circled, John Taplin], Gordon (Nav) Black'.
Bristol Blenheim Mk IV
A modern image of a preserved Blenheim.
Four Postcards
Four postcards of German Army activity. #1 is four infantry in a shallow trench using optical rangefinders and binoculars. #2 is a tracked vehicle pulling a field gun. #3 is of the Erfurt Artillery Barracks.#4 is of German parachutists being dropped…
Part of Telegram
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A page of a telegram message form the Commanding Officer of RV AF Squadron