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Postponement of works at the Casoni drop zone
The start of the planned works at the Casoni drop zone has to be postponed to 20 March 1945.
Construction of the Casoni improvised landing strip
Comandante Luciano Scotti, in consultation with Major John Henderson, outlines the plan for the construction of an improvised landing strip at Casoni. Delivery schedule, manpower needed, tools, supplies and logistics are discussed. Recommends strict…
Construction of the Casoni improvised landing strip
Memorandum outlining the plans for the construction of an improvised air strip at Casoni according to a preliminary study carried out by Major John Henderson. Mentions delivery schedule, manpower needed, tools, supplies and logistics. Strict secrecy…
Disturbance following an air drop
Major Gordon Lett condemns the disturbance followed a recent air drop at Vezzanelli: Partisans tried to appropriate material intended for the Allied Mission, British personnel tried to restore order and shots were fired on both sides. He recommends a…
Gordon Lett’s resignation
Major Gordon Lett tenders his resignation as Allied Headquarters representative, stating lack of collaboration from the Resistance.
Establishment of a military operations area around Rossano
Major Gordon Lett writes to Colonnello Mario Fontana regarding the establishment of a military operations area around Rossano. Logistical arrangements are discussed. Mention actions of paratroopers and Special Forces and discusses opportunities for…
Drop zones
Major Gordon Lett writes to Colonnello Mario Fontana regarding drop zones at Borseda Veppo, Vezzanelli, S. Pasquale, and Casoni. The latter must be reserved for material destined for the British special forces.
Gordon Lett's complaints regarding Resistance forces
Major Gordon Lett writes to Colonnello Mario Fontana criticising lack of coordination, poor discipline, and the fact Allied Mission personnel are considered as “foreigners” rather than Allied forces.
Whereabouts of British paratroopers captured at Montebello
Comandante Luciano Scotti reports to Major Gordon Lett that seven British paratroopers captured at Montebello have been transferred from La Spezia to Genova.
Picchiara air drop zone be reserved for the Allied Mission
Gordon Lett is asking that the Picchiara air drop zone be reserved for the Allied Mission.
Military funeral of British aircrew
Letter of gratitude from Major Gordon Lett to Comandante Luciano Scotti regarding the military funeral and the condolences following the crash of a British aircraft and the death of its aircrew.
Burial of British aircrew who crashed near Rossano
Comandante Luciano Scotti urges Major Gordon Lett to postpone the burial of the British aircrew who crashed near Rossano on 30 December 1944.
Financial support of civilians
Major Gordon Lett acknowledges the delivery a substantial sum of money for the Allied Mission. He states that it exceeds present needs and suggests distributing part of it to civilians who live in the civil parishes near Zeri, especially those who…
Letter from Mario Fontana to Gordon Lett
Collonnello Mario Fontana deplores the current crisis, thanks Major Gordon Lett for his financial support of civilians, and provides an overview of the military situation, focusing on Brugnato e Pontremoli.
Ettore Collini's war crimes
Comandante Luciano Scotti urges adding the name of Tenente Ettore Collini, serving in the Monte Rosa Brigade, to the list of Allied war criminals. He then describes the atrocities committed.
Ettore Collini's war crimes
Colonnello Mario Fontana urges Major Gordon Lett to add the name of Tenente Ettore Collini, serving in the Monte Rosa Brigade, to the list of Allied war criminals. He then describes the atrocities committed.
Letter from Mario Fontana to Lorenzino Tornabuoni
Colonnello Mario Fontana comments on Major Gordon Lett's imminent resignation, mentions the intention of arresting Tenente Cesare Rossi, and discusses the ongoing divisions among Resistance units regarding air drops.
Letter of introduction
Letter of introduction to Tenente Buchione regarding two Italians, two British and one American servicemen.
Congratulatory message and delivery of six containers of supplies
Congratulatory message to Major Gordon Lett accompanying the delivery of six containers of supplies, intended as a token of gratitude for the help given to Allied prisoners of wars. Mentions positive feedback from servicemen who have crossed the…
Memorandum on air drops
Colonnello Mario Fontana describes long-standing issues stemming from a lack of coordination: air drops are appropriated by units they are not intended for, or end up in the hands of civilians. Stresses the necessity of a fairer allocation of…
Letter from Gordon Lett to Mario Fortelli
Major Gordon Lett writes to Colonnello Mario Fortelli describing his private life after ending his experience with the Resistance. Provides information on acquaintances, mentions a Miss Betty being detained in a camp, and stresses his commitment to…
Letter from Gordon Lett to Mario Fontana
Major Gordon Lett writes to Colonnello Mario Fontana announcing his arrival mentioning rumours about a promotion from colonel to general.
Report from Mario Fontana to Gordon Lett
Colonnello Mario Fontana reports to Major Gordon Lett through Mario Fortelli. Mentions Allied personnel being parachuted behind enemy lines and discusses air drop zones in the La Spezia area. Stresses that zones must be changed, since most items were…
Code sheets
Code sheets consisting of standard phrases for guerrilla warfare, followed by codes for inhabited places, mountains and passes.
Circular letter from Mario Fontana to the commanders of the I and II divisions
Colonnello Mario Fontana discusses air drops and material sharing, stressing the need of a more rational organisation and a fairer allotment of the supplies.