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My Prisoner of War Days
Reg's account starting when he was shot down on an operation to Berlin. After Berlin he was transferred to Frankfurt for interrogation then by train to his camp. Camp life involved food, the preparation and acquisition of extra food by theft, trading…
My POW Days - Postscript
Reg starts with a page about the Caterpillar Club then describes his life after the war. Over the years he had many reunions and he undertook research regarding the four crew members who died the night they were shot down. In 2001 he and 90 or so…
Letter to Reg Wilson's Parents
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The letter expresses sadness that Reg has been reported missing. The writer, Gladys, hopes to come over to visit them.
Telegram to Reg Wilson's Father
The message states that Reg is a prisoner of war.
Letter to Reg Wilson's Father
The letter expresses sadness that Reg is missing.
Letter to Reg Wilson's Parents
The letter advises that he is trying to find out news about Reg.
Letter to Reg Wilson's Father
The letter advises that Reg has been reported by the Red Cross as a prisoner of war.
Letter to Vera Gill from OC 617 Squadron
Provides confirmation that her husband was missing as a result of air operations on 21 March 1945. Explains circumstances of loss of aircraft and states it was unlikely that any crew survived. Comments that her husband had completed 45 operations.…
Letter to Reg Wilson's Family
Reg writes it is six weeks since he was shot down. Camp life is OK, Red Cross parcels help greatly, and there is plenty of entertainment. He is amused to see men dressed as women in the plays that are put on in the camp theatre.
Letter to Reg Wilson's Family
Reg has received another five letters. He is grateful for the photos that have been sent. He has seen another show.
Letter to Reg Wilson's Family
Reg has received his first parcel. He is very happy with the 500 cigarettes. In the afternoon he received a second parcel with books.
Letter to Reg Wilson's Family
Reg wishes his family a Happy New Year. He reflects on his existence. They had a show and a dance. He says the Red Cross are more than wonderful.
Letter to Reg Wilson's Family
Reg writes he has had no recent mail. The weather is grim. The theatre has closed and the school reopens in a week.
Postcard to Reg Wilson's Family
Reg writes that he has no mail nor does he expect any. Weather is improving. He is reading a lot.
Letter to Reg Wilson's Family
Reg writes that he has only had one letter and no recent news from home. The weather has not been good. He looks forward to going home.
RAF Arrive with Pyjamas
A comment from a broadsheet newspaper that was posted on a board at the camp. It includes a list of items supplied in a cardboard suitcase.
Australian Red Cross Welcomes You
An information leaflet with addresses, activities. clubs, assistance , tipping, places to visit, map of central London and a tube map.,
Letter to Arnold Christian's Wife
The letter advises that her husband is missing but explains he could be a prisoner of war.
First Aid in Chemical Warfare Certificate
A certificate awarded to John on completion of an examination.
Canadian Red Cross Society Voluntary Blood Donor Service Enrolment Book
A booklet with records of blood donations and dietary advice when giving blood.
Last Flight of Stirling BK604
A detailed account of the last flight of a Stirling operation on Hamburg.
Jozef Nogal's Wartime Log
Contains photographs of prisoners of war, notes, four pages of addresses, the contents of a parcels, postcards with cartoons of camp life and images of Father Christmas, as well as Jozef Nogal's bank balance.
Telegram to Norman Gorfunkle's Mother from Air Ministry
The telegram advises that Norman is now reported dead.
Interview with John Usher about Bob Burns
Bob Burns trained as a navigator and was posted to 106 Squadron at RAF Metheringham. His aircraft came under attack from a night fighter and the centrifugal force pinned the crew down and making an escape impossible.
Suddenly the aircraft broke in…
Suddenly the aircraft broke in…
Alan McInnes memoir
An autobiography by Alan of his time as a prisoner of war. He describes the night they were shot down over Germany. Also his training with his mainly Australian crew. Then he goes into more detail regarding the operation when he was shot down.
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