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John Mansell's prisoner of war notes
A book kept by John during his internment as a POW. It has a comment made by Churchill when he was a POW, a poem to Bomber Command by Noel Coward, signatures of fellow POWs, notes on his early days as a POW, rations (not always received) and a list…
Letter from John Mansell to his parents and Joy
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John writes from Stalag 3A on VE day. He is not sure when he will get home. He is very excited and has lots of plans.
The King's Speech, May 8th 1945
The King's speech on May 8th 1945, VE day.
Monotony is worst burden of men in Stalag Luft 3
A newspaper cutting with an article about life in prison of war camps.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
Telegram to John Mansell's father
The telegram advises that John is missing.
John Mansell's Spanish exams
Two papers with John's exam results, Spanish Stage I and II taken whilst a prisoner of war in Stalag Luft 3.
Memo to Russian Commandant for Repatriation, Stalag IIIA
A formal record of statements made at their conference, the previous evening. POWs are being denied their freedom, food is inadequate and overcrowding is an issue. The Russians have refused to allow the evacuation of British and American POWs.
As a…
As a…
The Log Stalag Luft III
The cover, front page, foreword and Memorial Sheet of The Log. In particular it refers to the 51 prisoners of war who were murdered by the Germans.
Churchill's Speech
Churchill's speech announcing the end of the Second World War.
Deutsch fur Britische Kriegsgefangene
The covers and foreword page of a book on learning German.
Sketch map of Luckenwalde prisoner of war camp
A sketch map of a prisoner of war camp. Individual barracks are numbered. On a post-it is written 'Map of Luckenwald or Belaria? Sagan, Leipzig [indecipherable]'.
Application to sit examination for Royal School of Arts
A form completed by John Mansell
John Mansell's prisoner of war identity card
A document issued by the German authorities.
50 Pfennig Banknote
A German banknote.
D Troop Sub Section 3
32 soldiers arranged in three rows.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
Trainee Airmen
A large group of airmen arranged in four rows. On the reverse five men have signed their names. There is also a message 'Happy Landing [indecipherable]'.
No 9 Initial Training Wing C Flight No 4 Squadron
Two copies of a group of trainee airmen. Individual airmen have signed their names round the outside. The copies have allowed all the signatures to be scanned.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better…
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better…
Stalag 3A
Two photographs of huts at Stalag 3A.
The RAF School for Prisoners of War Stalag Luft VI
The front cover, its reverse side and a message from the King and Queen about the workmanship in the book.
Triple attack will end
A newspaper report recording Field Marshall Smuts declaration that a coordinated triple attack will end Nazidom.
Equipment requests
Two notes.
#1 requests electric circuit wire materials and tyre repair/ new bicycle materials.
#2 tyre repair materials
#1 requests electric circuit wire materials and tyre repair/ new bicycle materials.
#2 tyre repair materials
Liberation of Stalag 3A
A detailed account of the events from April 19th to May 9th 1945.
Luckenwalde Intelligence Summary
A series of documents detailing events at Luckenwalde in the final stages of the war.
John Mansell Identity card
A card allowing John to access the works department. Dated 28 April 1945.
British Official News
News about the repatriation of prisoners of war. Steps have been taken to control watch stealing by the Russian guards. A dance has been organised.