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Gremlin
Drawing of a standing gremlin wearing shorts and holding a bomb in his arms. Umbrella on right side. Signed 'Biff'.
Wally Layne's YMCA prisoner of war log book
Includes certificates as a prisoner at Dulag Luft and Stalag Luft 6, sketch map showing locations of prisoner of war camps, list of crew with brevets, Churchill's speech, cartoons of prisoner life, contents of Red Cross parcels, notes, signatures,…
Poems
Document with poems attached over long poem by W King. Note that he was 'our' mid-upper gunner but did not realise he was a poet. Note and poems pinned over the same main text which is can be read on final page. First partial poem about aircrew not…
Six poems
Six poems, five written by Water Scott of 630 Squadron. The poems recall East Kirkby, Lancasters, lost aircrew, a memorial tree with a brass plate, an old airfield and a crew reunion.
The Bombers
A poem about bombing with a sketch of two Whitleys flying amongst searchlights.
Letter from Bill Akrill to his mother
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Writes about measures after bombing attack - half the course to go on leave and other, including his flight, to man gun post. Describes how he and friend Derry rushed to get the first post. They are on a very exposed gun post with a Vickers machine…
Letter from Bill Akrill to his mother
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Bill writes that he is happier with location and work will be interesting. Little chance of long leaves. Would like to get his bike up there, so he can go on 'good rides' around the local countryside. Mentions Stranraer as a 'dismal sort of place'.…
Letter from Bill Akrill to his mother
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Bill hopes harvest is going well and complains about food in the camp.
He gives a vivid description of dinghy drill, which was very funny to watch, but got on well with his own swimming and went on to Girvan where he describes what they did on…
He gives a vivid description of dinghy drill, which was very funny to watch, but got on well with his own swimming and went on to Girvan where he describes what they did on…
Letter from Bill Akrill to his mother
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Bill writes that he returned safely to West Freugh. They were recalled from leave because they were to be posted at the weekend but it was decided they needed to do more bombing trips. Bill had already done enough successful ones, so did not need to…
Letter from Bill Akrill to his mother
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Bill writes of flying close to home and an upcoming kit inspection early the next morning.
Last night he went to the church fellowship in the village and then to his friends for supper. Has also had an invitation from their neighbours, so is…
Last night he went to the church fellowship in the village and then to his friends for supper. Has also had an invitation from their neighbours, so is…
Gremlin Who's Who
A collection of 13 cartoon drawings depicting gremlin characters by Sergeant William Akrill. Referred to in letter #18081.
1. Gremlin photoflash (Will Gremlin)
2. Gremlin crews for the convenience of Mark VIII (Georgie Gremlin)
3. Gremlin…
1. Gremlin photoflash (Will Gremlin)
2. Gremlin crews for the convenience of Mark VIII (Georgie Gremlin)
3. Gremlin…
Sergeants stripes
Cartoon title 'Sergeants Stripes - Letters page 169'. Eight cartoon figures round a bunk bed in various stages of sewing on sergeant's stripes. Caption on bottom 'Getting some brevet-an-tape-stitching-on-hours in'.
The family gardening at Potters Hill
Six figures and two dogs carrying out various activities at farm. Fence on left and hedge on right, sheep in field top left. Captioned "Wednesday night was drying ground night"
Added caption: 'The family gardening at Potter Hill, L to R, Irene,…
Added caption: 'The family gardening at Potter Hill, L to R, Irene,…
The family at Potter Hill
Two adult figures - plus baby - all in uniform facing front on the left between two flag poles. Led by a dog, four other figures in uniform march past from the right with pitchforks shouldered.
Added caption: 'The family at Potter Hill, L to R,…
Added caption: 'The family at Potter Hill, L to R,…
David Iliffe and unknown female
Man dressed in naval uniform on telephone to an elderly woman sitting up in bed with books and bottles. Captioned 'Every Nice Girl', Title 'David Iliffe and unknown female'!, Billy's last known drawing'.
Gremlins in the fog
Girl in overalls and head scarf with finger to lips. In the background a cloud with a number of gremlin figures as well as building, tree windmill and gate. One gremlin has rope to girls left ankle while three others pull back on rope to left ankle.…
Catalogue of Evacs
Drawing showing head of girl with pigtails and glasses.Dated 10.3.41 by Aki. Captioned 'Evacuees come to Collingham'.
Assorted Evacs
Twelve cartoon figures standing in two rows. All are girls of varying height, some in school type uniforms and some with hats. Captioned 'Assorted Evacs by Aki'.
More Evacs
Thirteen cartoon figures standing in row of seven at top and six on the bottom. All are girls of various heights, some wearing school uniform like clothes. One has a tennis racket and some have hats. One is eating a banana and one is crying.…
Evacuplets
Four pairs of cartoon figures, all girls. Top right: two hockey players, top left: two girls whispering together. Bottom left: two girls hand-in-hand, both wearing school type uniform and hats. Bottom right: two girls fighting. Captioned…
The company is augmented
Cartoon drawing with thirteen caricature figures including two women spread out in a line in a function room. Man on left smoking a pipe, third from left is behind a newspaper. All the others appear to be talking. Background left a clock on the wall.…
Thrown open to admit a struggling mass of young manhood
Five cartoon caricature male figures standing in line in a room. Man on left is reading a newspaper, fourth man from left appears to be throwing a piece of paper into a burning fire in fireplace, In the background left an open door with clock on wall…
The obstreperous female gets up and flips a finger
Cartoon drawing with six caricature figures, five male and one female. On the left an older man with glasses carrying a coal scuttle and small shovel, smoking a pipe. To his right two men standing behind a woman in skirt and blouse running towards…
Last night's air raid
Seven caricature figures, five men and two women in a room. Three men are conversing on the left in front of fireplace. A woman sits reading a newspaper on a chair and another woman stands in front of her with paper in hand. On the right two men in…
Makes a bee line for 'Bloomin Heck'
Seven caricature figures, five men and two women standing in a room. Man on the left is carrying a book, next a woman smoking a cigarette, next a man with hands together. To his right a woman warming hands in front of fireplace then three men…