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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]'.
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.
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?'.
Notice for the Information of Accepted Air Crew candidates
A notice issued to John Mansell with instructions.
RAF Volunteer Reserve Notice Paper
RAF Form 2168 notice paper issued to John Mansell.
Application to sit examination for Royal School of Arts
A form completed by John Mansell
Action when lost - Navigator's Notes
John Mansell's notes.
John Mansell's prisoner of war identity card
A document issued by the German authorities.
John Mansell's RAF Identity Card
RAF Form 1250 issued to John.
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…
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.
Deutsch fur Britische Kriegsgefangene
The covers and foreword page of a book on learning German.
Stalag 3A
Two photographs of huts at Stalag 3A.
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.
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.
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.