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RCAF Picton
A training camp in Canada. In the foreground are three cars and in the background three large huts.
Young Child
A child playing with a pail. Behind is a toy dog on top of a wooden box.
Ye Olde Saracens Head
Ye Olde Saracens Head at Balsall Common, Coventry. An airman is standing outside holding a pint of beer.
Identification kindly provided by David Perrett of the Unidentified photos of the British Isles Group.
Identification kindly provided by David Perrett of the Unidentified photos of the British Isles Group.
Street Scene - Coventry
Little Park Street, Coventry.
Canvas Belt
A canvas belt with a buckle for tightening.
Halfpenny and a Shilling
A 1922 halfpenny and a 1932 shilling
Belt Buckles
Two belt buckles
Parachute harness snap hook
A parachute harness snap clip.
Three Airmen outside their Hut
Three men standing on a wooden walkway outside their hut.
Two Airmen on a Log
The two airmen are sitting on a log, surrounded by snow.
Three airmen, a civilian and a boy
The group is seated on a log. The civilian man has a rifle and a hat.
Airmen Studying
An airman studying a book at the entrance to a hut.
24 Airmen on a Bus
24 airmen wearing greatcoats positioned on and around a bus.
Bunkbeds in a dormitory
Rows of bunkbeds in a dormitory for airmen.
Two airmen and a civilian
Two airmen on a tree trunk.
Navigator Sun Shots
Five airmen taking sunshots with handheld sextants. They are outside a wooden hut.
Alan Green's Navigator Training Photographs
A folder containing photographs taken during Alan's training in Canada.
Alan Green's prisoner of war card
Alan Green's prisoner of war record with his personal details.
Letter to Alan Green from his Father
The letter advises Alan to get some 'combinations' -underwear. He mentions night fighters will protect Coventry.
Letter from Alan Green to his parents
Alan talks about issues with the family building firm.
Telegram from Alan Green to his father
The telegram sends thanks for messages, Mary for letters, strips and badge.
Telegram from Alan Green to his father
A telegram asking if he received package previously sent. Handwritten annotation states all received and letter being sent.
Letter from Alan Green to his Family
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Alan writes during his training at Torquay. He had just heard about the bombing of Coventry, where his family lived. He has arranged leave to visit his family. His course has finished and he has been made Guard Commander.
Letter from Alan Green to his parents
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Alan writes he has received letter from family and friends but also bad news about Ruth's mother.
Letter from Alan Green to his parents
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Alan writes that more letters have been arriving. He asks about his Caterpillar Club badge. He is losing a lot of hair but is fit.