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MAnkersonR[Ser#-DoB]-180129-60.pdf
Pat's research into her father's RAF life. He was shot down over the Netherlands and was protected by locals until he gave himself up. He was held at three prisoner of war camps and towards the end of the war he was forced into the Long March.…

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EMartinESBatchelderHE20170502.pdf
The story of John Martin's last operation, how he was shot down, escaped the aircraft and was captured. He was interrogated at Dulag Luft in Frankfurt then transferred to various Stalg Luft camps. His story covers in his life until he was repatriated…

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BNeilsonJFNeilsonJFv1.pdf
Growing Up -The Hard Way WAR -1939
He joined the Local Defence Volunteers at first then realised he did not want to become infantry. He did mount road blocks and fire watches. He applied to join the RAF and was accepted. Training was at Blackpool,…

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PWainwrightJE22020041.jpg
Four men and three women in the garden of the Pelletiers. The Pelletiers hid Jack when he parachuted from his Lancaster.

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CWainwrightJE-220221-010001.jpg
A cloth map mainly of France and the Low Countries. National boundaries are highlighted as is the Coastal Defence Area and Vichy France. On the reverse a map of Germany.

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MWainwrightJE1453555-220221-010001.jpg
An identity card issued to Jacques Ledoux. The papers are forged for Jack Wainwright.

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E[Author]GTOwenHW570116.pdf
A letter referring to the night of the crash and George's subsequent escape via Switzerland. He was caught while trying to get to Spain and sent to Paris. After the war he worked for the post office in Calgary.

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MGorfunckleN1260360-170801-030001.jpg
An account of the crash written by the pilot, George Thom. The report includes part of a police report.

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PWebsterE1812.jpg
A series of four head photographs to be used on escape papers. Additionally there is a three pence stamp.

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MRidingRH1525125-210923-32.jpg
Paul's story about his grandfather Ron, being shot down and evading capture.

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MRidingRH1525125-210923-26.jpg
A badge of the Comet Line escape group maintained by the French during the War.

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PRidingRH21020011.jpg
Two head photographs taken for escape identity papers.

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PRidingRH21020008.jpg
A newspaper article about Ron after he was shot down over France. A second cutting has a brief note about Ron returning home after being missing in France.
[The details in the article are incorrect. His aircraft was a Wellington, it was shot down on…

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MRidingRH1525125-210923-090001.jpg
An unused Christmas card featuring an airman parachuting.

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LRidingRH1525125v1.pdf
Observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book for R H Riding, navigator, covering the period from 5 January 1942 to 25 April 1948. Detailing his flying training, operations flown, instructor duties and post war flying with 1332 Heavy Conversion…

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ESenechalERidingRH470115-0001.jpg
The letter thanks Roland for his card and news, seeking more information about his life and news of John. They are all in good health and good wishes are sent from several people. He is updated on family members, acquaintances and work. Roland is…

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B[Author]RidingRHv30001.jpg
The events after Ronald was shot down on the morning of D-day.

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B[Author]RidingRHv10001.jpg
A story of Ronald's escape after being shot down.

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MHayhurstJM2073102-170725-160001.jpg
The story of how aircrew were supplied with clothing and material to help them escape and evade capture. It is written by the major that designed the items.

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EKiblyAEWilsonWJ440123.jpg
The letter regrets to advise that nothing further has been heard about Reg.

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MWilsonRC1389401-170113-100001.pdf
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…

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BMillingtonRWestonFv1.pdf
A biography of Fred. In addition it includes histories of aircraft and squadrons he served in, Details are included of airfields he served at. Additionally there are biographies of various servicemen associated with Fred's squadrons and service.
At…

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MColeFIG1817994-180214-030001.jpg
A document issued to airmen to assist in escaping and evasion. It includes phrases numbers and days of the week. There is a warning not to be produced in public.

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BBrindKJBrindKJv1.pdf
Ken Brind's autobiography detailing his tour of operations.

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MSnowballMG1595147-210606-020001.jpg
A list of phrases in various languages to assist in escaping. These include French, Dutch, German and Spanish.

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