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Talk to the Haywards Heath Historical Society
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Opens with mention of Bomber Command memorial in Green Park and 55,573 despite killed, moral was high due to belief that winning was vital. Tells story that he was guest at two weddings in 1943 with three other members of Bomber Command and that all…
Target Frankfurt
Account of Jim Copus's last operation to Frankfurt during which his 97 Squadron Lancaster was shot down by a Me 110 night fighter. Includes the task of air gunners, the engagement by the night fighter which disabled all hydraulics including those to…
Ted Neale's memories of serving in Italy
Ted arrived in Portici, south of Naples from training in Palestine. He recalls a trip to Rome driven by Jesse Owens, the Olympic athlete. Afterwards he was transferred to Foggia to join 37 Squadron. There was a shortage of crews and he did not fly…
Ted Thornhill
Three head and shoulders portraits of Ted.
#1 Ted as a trainee
#2 Ted as a trainee. On the reverse 'Ted Thornhill'.
#3 Ted smoking a pipe. On the reverse 'WOP-AG POW Germany 1943 to 1945' and on a post-it 'EB Thornhill with Dunhill pipe. Pipe…
#1 Ted as a trainee
#2 Ted as a trainee. On the reverse 'Ted Thornhill'.
#3 Ted smoking a pipe. On the reverse 'WOP-AG POW Germany 1943 to 1945' and on a post-it 'EB Thornhill with Dunhill pipe. Pipe…
Ted Thornhill's Identity Tags
Both sides of Ted's Dog Tags
Ted Thornhill's Keepsake Box
Two views of Ted's box opened revealing its contents.
There is a head and shoulders portrait of Ted with his POW number, 16865, printed on. There is a post it note with 'POW Germany Ted Thornhill 1943-1945'.
Inside the box is a Caterpillar Club pin…
There is a head and shoulders portrait of Ted with his POW number, 16865, printed on. There is a post it note with 'POW Germany Ted Thornhill 1943-1945'.
Inside the box is a Caterpillar Club pin…
Ted Thornhill's Lancaster
Three items relating to the loss of Ted's Lancaster. #1 is a note about the crew - 4 were killed and 3 baled out. #2 is the reverse of the note explaining that the WAAFs at Edith Weston were very kind to the Forces. Ted sold his logbook and medals to…
Telegram from air ministry
Telegram to Donald Bakers parents that their son Pilot Officer Donald Arthur Baker had been mentioned in a German broadcast on 15 november 1941 as being a prisoner of war. Information should be treated with reserve pending official confirmation.
Telegram from Douglas Hudson to his parents
Wishes father a happy birthday and acknowledges receipt of large calendar.
Telegram from Douglas Hudson to his parents
Acknowledge receipt of cable, parcel of books and letter advising dispatch of cigarettes.
Telegram from Douglas Hudson to his parents
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Acknowledges of cable and letter. Awaiting confirmation of Laghouat in a week.
Telegram from Douglas Hudson to his parents
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Acknowledges arrival of several items of mail both ways. Map of world on reverse.
Telegram from Douglas Hudson's parents
Acknowledge receipt of cable. Remembering Friday anniversary, love Hudson
Telegram from England
Letter 20 June. Donald well, Believe authentic. Reported death mistake. Signed Baker.
Telegram John Valentine prisoner
Telegram stating that telegram from red cross quoting German information that her husband John previously reported missing was a prisoner of war.
Telegram reporting Douglas Hudson is interned in Tunisia
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Telegram from Ruislip to Mr Hudson reporting his son, Sergeant Hudson iinterned in Tunisia marked 'Priority'.
Telegram to AB Geach from Air Ministry
The telegram is written to David Geach's father and confirms via the International Red Cross that he has been taken prisoner.
Telegram to AB Geach from the Air Ministry
The telegram to David Geach's father advises him his son was included in a German broadcast saying he had been taken as a prisoner of war.
Telegram to Allan Smith's Father
A telegram advising that Allan is a prisoner of war and is unwounded.
Telegram to Allan Smith's Father
The telegram advises that Allan has arrived in England.
Telegram to David Geach's parents
The telegram informs David's father that his son has been liberated from being a prisoner of war.
Telegram to Donald Baker's father
Confirmation from International Red Cross society that son Pilot Officer Donald Arthur Baker was a prisoner of war in Germany. Notes his uncle has been informed.
Telegram to Donald Baker's parents
Says card from Donald Baker well and happy. Address P/O Donald Arthur Baker RAF Dulag Luft, Germany.
Telegram to Donald Baker's parents
Send that parcels of books and cigarettes have been sent to P/O Baker. Asks for prisoner of war number and address.
Telegram to Donald Baker's parents
Sends Donald still alive, thank god.