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Letter to Mr HP Arrowsmith from Air Ministry
The letter refers to Les Arrowsmith being reported missing following an operation in a Lancaster to bomb Duisburg on the night of 21-22 May 1944.
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 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.
Letter to Mr AB Geach from the Air Ministry
A letter of sympathy from the Air Ministry to David Geach's father expressing regret that his son is missing during operations.
Going on Leave
A booklet produced for returning prisoners of war. It is divided into 12 chapters starting with Britain and what to expect. First stop will be the reception centre which will try and help you and sort out your immediate future. An emergency ration…
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 Miss R Ross
The telegram advises Miss Ross that the International Red Cross have confirmed that David Geach is a prisoner of war.
Telegram to Mr JB Tyrie from Air Ministry
The telegram advises Jim Tyrie's father that his son has been reported as a prisoner of war by the Red Cross.
Instructions and Guidance to all officers and airmen of the Royal Air Force regarding the precautions to be taken in the event of falling into the hands of the enemy
Informs what the enemy will try to find out and some of the methods they may use.
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.
Letter to Donald Baker's father
Letter from Air Ministry confirming information had been received from the International Red Cross that his son, Pilot Officer Donald Baker was a prisoner of war. They do not have information on which camp he was in.
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 Eric Sanger's father
Informs him that his son is a prisoner of war
Prisoner of war telegram
Telegram to Bill's father informing him that Bill is a prisoner of war in Germany.
Telegram to Mrs Wareing
Informs her that her husband name was included in a German broadcast on October 24 as a prisoner of war.
Letter to Victor Mendelski's Father
The letter advises that Victor is a prisoner of war.
Letter to Victor Mendelski's Father
The letter advises that Victor is missing.
Three telegram one from the air ministry to M Jenkinson, one with no signature and the other from Philip
First informs that name of her son W/O L P Jenkinson was included on a list of prisoners of war who were liberated by the allies. Second states repatriated as soon as possible, last 'leave Birmingham 1.29 today' signed Philip.
Letter to Wally Layne's wife from the Air Ministry
Informs her that her husband now a prisoner of war was appointed to a commission and goes on to explain resulting financial matters. Writes that as an officer he needs a bank account and suggests how they go about arranging this.
Letter to Wally Layne's wife from the Air Ministry
Informs her that he husband was promoted to rank of flying officer and includes new rate of pay and mentions prisoner of war deductions.
Telegram to Mrs A G Lang
Reports that German broadcast announced that her husband's flight engineer was prisoner of war with his skipper presumably her husband who is safe and well. Awaiting official confirmation.
Telegram to Allan Smith's Father
A telegram advising that Allan is a prisoner of war and is unwounded.
Notes for the General Information and Guidance of the Next-of-Kin or Other Relatives of Airmen Reported Missing, Deceased, Prisoners of War or Interned
Instructions and advice from the Air Ministry. It includes relevant addresses for further information.
Telegram to John Goldby's Father
The telegram advises that John is a prisoner of war and wounded.
Letter to John Goldby's Mother from the Air Ministry
The letter advises that a message from John was read out over German radio. He says he is fine.