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List of some of Frank Manion's operations
Notes arrived at POW Camp Luckenvalde IIIA February 8th. Escaped form there in May. Lists some of his operations and result of combat against enemy aircraft and damage by anti-aircraft fire. Includes forced landing at Pershore and eventually shot…
Letter to Mrs K Wynn from Florence Russell
Florence is upset that her son Gordon and Mrs Wynn’s husband are now presumed dead. Goes on to write about financial help from RAF Benevolent Fund. Catches up with family news and of other acquaintances including one who died in Japanese prisoner…
Letter from Rec Cross to Donald Baker's mother
Informs her they have forwarded letter to her son and gives his address at Dulag Luft.
Statement of Ferdinando Franchi about some Allied servicemen
Ferdinando Franchi claims he helped nine allied prisoners of war, from 9 to 26 September 1943. Then they joined the Resistance. For his efforts, Ferdinando received a certificate of thankfulness.
Letter to Reg Wilson's Father
The letter regrets to advise that nothing further has been heard about Reg.
Statement of Florindo Babbini about the assistance given to some Allied servicemen
Florindo Babbini claims he helped 30 servicemen from September 1943 until September 1944: one American, one African and 28 English. He gave them food, clothes, and shelter.
Statement of Fortunata Aiazzi about some Allied servicemen
Fortunata Aiazzi claims she helped, from 10 September 1943 to 11 September 1944, six English prisoners of war, giving them food and clothes: D F Engl. [sic] (5504756), R Painter (5498887), V Simmons (5503361), A Mountfort (1141682), and F Jaques…
Statement of Franca Meoni about some Allied servicemen
Franca Meoni claims she helped, for 8 September 1943 to 1 September 1944, five Allied servicemen, whose identification numbers were 4389011, 6013099, 6016247, 3327632, and 4395551. She gave them food and clothes.
John and Ursula Valentine
Provides dates and family history from their engagement to after the war including John's time as prisoner of war and in hospital after his return. Lists letters and dates and provides locations of where they were written.
Statement of Francesco Ferri about some Allied servicemen
Francesco Ferri claims he helped, from August 1944, some English servicemen, giving them food and clothes. For his efforts, he received a certificate of thankfulness.
Frank Dennis' memoir
In 1943 Frank completed an engineering apprenticeship and volunteered to join the Royal Air Force as a flight engineer. He completed basic training in London, where he witnessed the fatal crash of a C-47 and then went to Initial Training Wing at RAF…
Letter to Ivan Ure from Fred
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Fred was a prisoner of war at Bushey Park. He thanks him for the gift of a pipe and describes his return to Germany.
Fred Hooker's notes after being shotdown
Notes kept by Fred Hooker after being shot down. It details the evacuation of the camp from Stalag Luft 7 to Stalag 3A with deaths recorded.
The Great Escape from Stalag Luft III
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An account of the Great Escape with maps, sketches and photographs. Details of the three tunnels are set out and the night of the escape. The tunnel construction is detailed as is the team of organisers, engineers, escape kit manufacturers and…
Letter from Sergeant Gibbins in Laghouat camp to Douglas Hudson's parents.
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Writes his job as postman and that sometimes sees what other have written on post cards. States that Douglas always has a smile and does not worry about anything, Reports all are well and looking forward to freedom.
Letter to Joan Wareing from the Air Ministry
Passes on contents of telegram from her husband Robert that he had recovered from burns and she could write to him at Stalag Luft 1.
Letter to Wally Layne's wife from the RAF war casualties account department
Thanks her for letter and returning family allowance book and informs her that the questions raised in her letter have been forwarded to the Air Ministry as they would be dealing with the matter.
Statement of Galliano Breschi about some Allied servicemen
Galliano Breschi claims he helped four English servicemen, from October 1943 to March 1944, in Pian di Casale area, near Pistoia. For his efforts, he received a certificate of thankfulness.
Interview with John Martin
John Martin was born in June 1922 and lived in London. He always wanted the opportunity to fly and so at the age of 19 volunteered to join the Royal Air Force as an armourer. He was not accepted as he was in a reserved occupation. Eventually he…
Interview with Richard Curnock
Richard Curnock was born in Grantham and joined the Royal Air Force in 1941.He achieved the rank of warrant officer and served in 425 Squadron. Richard tells of how he followed his two older brothers into the services, and his time serving in the Air…
Interview with Eric Coling
Eric Coling’s father died when Eric was a child which left his mother to cope on her own economically. Eric and his sister were sent to live in an orphanage but their mother was able to visit monthly. When Eric left the orphanage he began working…
Interview with Hayden Philip Rose
Hayden Philip Rose was born on the 27th of July 1924. After leaving school he worked in the Simmonds factory office before joining the RAF in 1943, training as an engineer. His brothers also joined, becoming a pilot and a navigator. Upon meeting his…
Statement of Gemma Biagi about some Allied servicemen
Gemma Biagi claims she helped, from 15 October 1943 to 24 December 1943, two English prisoners of war, giving them food. On 24 December, they moved to the Monte Morello area, near Florence, where a Partisan brigade was active.
Interview with Eric Hookings
Eric Hookings joined the RAF and served as ground crew at RAF Newton before training as a pilot in America. He was posted to RAF Bruntingthorpe, flying Wellingtons, Stirlings and Lancasters with 619 Squadron. During an operation an Me 110 shot down…
Communication with Prisoners of War Interned Abroad
Form P2280E issued to family of prisoners of war. Rules and advice on how to communicate with prisoners of wars.