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Telegram to Allan Smith's Father
The telegram advises that Allan has arrived in England.
The Shooting Down of Allan Smith
The story of Allan's Lancaster after they were damaged by anti-aircraft fire near Berlin. He had a heavy landing and damaged his leg.
The second part of the story is written by a German pilot who was involved in shooting down the damaged…
The second part of the story is written by a German pilot who was involved in shooting down the damaged…
Caterpillar Club Membership Card and Broach
Allan Smith's membership card for the Caterpillar Club and a broach.
Letter to Allan Smith from Commanding Officer
The letter sets out the three options that Allan has now that he has returned from prisoner of war camp. Each option is detailed
Information for Ex Leave Personnel
The document provides detail of tasks to be completed after his spell as a prisoner of war. He must have medical reports and if he stays in the RAF he will receive equipment.
Telegram to Allan Smith's Father
A telegram advising that Allan is a prisoner of war and is unwounded.
Lancaster JA865 Form 78
AM Form 78 for Lancaster Mk 3 JA865. Details of its service record.
RAF Heaton Park Manchester
A guide containing information about the camp and how it operates, pay, discipline, local information, recreation, churches and aircrew categories.
Allan Smith's Service Record
RAF Form 543 filled in with Allan's record.
Ground Gen for Airmen
A brief guide for airmen of all trades and grades to the interior economy of life in the RAF. It includes a lot of detail about ranks, pay, duties, regulations, discipline and trades.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in…
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in…
Letter to Allan Smith from the Caterpillar Club
The letter is a response for Allan's request to become a member of the Caterpillar Club after his safe use of a parachute.
Allan Smith's Findings of Medical Board Record
RAF Form 58 with the findings of the medical board.
Telegram to Allan Smith's Father
A telegram advising Allan Smith's father that he is missing.
Letter to Allan Smith from Uncle Herbert
He tells Allan about family news and wishes him Merry Christmas.
Representative Soccer
A summary of all major matches in Stalag IVB
Allan Smith's Medical Summary
RAF Form 657 with details of Allan's medical after his return from prisoner of war camp.
Sunshot Observations
RAF Form 1519B filled in with observations to the sun.
Receipt for Confiscated Watch
A receipt for a watch confiscated by the Germans at Dulag Luft.
Allan Smith
A colourised head and shoulders portrait of Allan.
Allan Smith
A head and shoulders portrait of Allan taken when he was a prisoner of war.
Allan Smith's Badges and Artefacts
A collection of cloth and metal badges, identity discs, goggles and Caterpillar Club membership card that belonged to Allan Smith.
Allan Smith
Three photographs of Allan.
#1 is a full length portrait of Allan in a garden. He has a navigator's brevet on his uniform.
#2 is a head and shoulders portrait, again with ahis navigator's brevet.
#3 is a head and shoulders portrait when he was a…
#1 is a full length portrait of Allan in a garden. He has a navigator's brevet on his uniform.
#2 is a head and shoulders portrait, again with ahis navigator's brevet.
#3 is a head and shoulders portrait when he was a…
50 aircrew cadets
50 trainee airmen and an officer arranged in five rows.
Prisoner of War Artefacts
Four items from Allan's time as a prisoner of war.
#1 is a 10 Reichspfenning note used in the POW camps.
#2 is a Coventry badge with an elephant.
#3 is a metal plate
#4 is a metal badge with a leather strap. It is stamped with Stalag 4B
The four…
#1 is a 10 Reichspfenning note used in the POW camps.
#2 is a Coventry badge with an elephant.
#3 is a metal plate
#4 is a metal badge with a leather strap. It is stamped with Stalag 4B
The four…
Five Prisoners of War including Allan Smith
Allan and four other prisoners at Stalag 4B.