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Telegram to John Mansell
John is instructed to return to unit immediately.
Letter to John Mansell's father from Air Ministry
A letter advising John's father that he was involved in an accident and sustained shock.
Notice for the Information of Accepted Air Crew candidates
A notice issued to John Mansell with instructions.
Letter to John Mansell's mother from Alan Robinson
Alan writes thanking her for her letter and cigarettes. He has no contact with her son who is in a different camp.
[Alan and John were crew mates]
[Alan and John were crew mates]
Postcard to John Mansell's mother from Bernard Cooksley
Bernard writes that he is pleased John is OK and thanks her for the cigarettes.
The censor has blacked out one or two words.
[Bernard was a crew mate of John]
The censor has blacked out one or two words.
[Bernard was a crew mate of John]
Minehead POW
A newspaper cutting reporting that John Mansell is now recorded as a prisoner of war.
Newspaper cuttings about prisoner of war camps
Two newspaper cuttings.
#1 is titled 'Huns move RAF POW camp'. The move was to transfer POWs away from Russian operations.
#2 refers to the transfer of RAF men westwards for release. A handwritten note states 'E. Standard 17/5/45'.
#1 is titled 'Huns move RAF POW camp'. The move was to transfer POWs away from Russian operations.
#2 refers to the transfer of RAF men westwards for release. A handwritten note states 'E. Standard 17/5/45'.
The Astronomical Clock
A memorial to fallen airmen 1939-1945.
This item is available only at the University of Lincoln.
This item is available only at the University of Lincoln.
RAF Volunteer Reserve Notice Paper
RAF Form 2168 notice paper issued to John Mansell.
John Mansell's RAF Identity Card
RAF Form 1250 issued to John.
Postponement of calling up for service
RAF Form 2150 postponing John's calling up.
Notice to Recruit to Rejoin for service
RAF Form 1376 sent to John Mansell.
Invoice to John Mansell's father from Hachette Booksellers
The invoice is for five books to be sent to John at Stalag Luft 3.
Greetings Telegram from John Mansell
The telegram wishes happy returns. It is annotated 'Telling us he had been recommended for a commission'. There is a post-it note with 'Join up. 17 Oct 1942. [indecipherable] birthday?'.
Action when lost - Navigator's Notes
John Mansell's notes.
Letter from John Mansell to his parents and Joy
John writes that he is a prisoner of war. He asks for a toothbrush and paste, razor blades, underwear, socks, shirts and collars. He also asks for letters and parcels.
Letter from John Mansell to his parents and Joy
John repeats his request for items to be sent out. He says he is being treated well.
Letter from John Mansell to his parents, Joy and Clive
He is healthy and in good spirits. The educational classes have been temporarily suspended but they have a library. A Red Cross parcel recently arrived and they ate well for once.
Letter from John Mansell to his parents
He has had no letters from home. He has attended concerts. He wishes his mother happy birthday. He asks about family and friends.
Letter from John Mansell to his parents and Joy
John has received two letters. He also received a parcel of cigarettes. He is well and asking after family and friends.
Letter from John Mansell to his parents
John is studying maths, science, radio, German and philosophy. He asks for books on these subjects and Ohmav[sic] Light of Asia. He has been keeping busy.
Letter from John Mansell to his parents and Joy
John writes that he has received three more letters.
Letter from John Mansell to his parents and Joy
John writes that he has received seven letters from his parents. He thanks them for the parcels hat they have sent, but he has not received. There have been concerts at the camp.
Letter from John Mansell to his parents and Joy
John repeats his request for clothes. He is about to watch a film. He continues to study, in particular Spanish. He asks for chocolate. He is happy.
Letter from John Mansell to his parents
John writes that everything is the same but the weather is getting colder.