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Letter to Charles Hamilton's Father from the Air Ministry
The letter regrets that his son is missing.
Letter to Reg Wilson's Mother
The letter advises that Reg has been commissioned as an officer and arrangements need to be put in place to receive his salary.
Letter to Reg Wilson's Father
The letter advises Reg's father that £5 8 shillings are being deducted from his son's pay to reimburse Germany in case they pay him his arrears.
Letter to Reg Wilson's Father
The letter advises that now that he is known to be a prisoner of war then the proper paperwork will be forwarded to Germany.
Letter to Reg Wilson's Mother
The letter asks if Reg has made private arrangements to send her funds.
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 Father
The letter advises that Reg has been reported by the Red Cross as a prisoner of war.
Reg Wilson's RAF prisoner of war card
A card issued by the Air Ministry whilst Reg was a prisoner of war notifying his commission as a Pilot Officer.
The responsibilities of a prisoner of war
Covers general responsibilities, name rank and number, behaviour under interrogation, what the enemy will try to find out, how information is obtained by enemy (sources and methods), do's and don'ts, and rights of a prisoner.
Instructions and Guide to all Officers and Airmen of the RAF regarding Precautions to be taken in the event of falling into the hands of an Enemy
Contains instructions if captured by the Enemy. It advises the type of information they will seek, the methods they will use and how to avoid being tricked.
Letter to Ted Thornhill's Wife from Air Ministry
The letter advises that Ted is a prisoner of war.
List of Prisoners Executed after the Mass Escape
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Two typed sheets with handwritten annotations listing the escapees.
Settlement of Clothing and Kit Costs Letter
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The letter claims the sum of £1 11/1 for clothing received whilst a prisoner of war. This sum is to offset the airman's claim for loss of kit.
Arthur Hope's Certification Awarding him a Commission
Two copies of Arthur's note of commission.
Letter to Ron Carter's Wife from Air Ministry
The letter advises that Ron has been promoted to Flight Sergeant whilst a prisoner of war.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
Telegram to Les Pickford's Father
The telegram advises that Les previously reported missing and believed to be dead is a prisoner of war.
Letter to Les Pickford's Mother from Air Ministry
The letter advises that Les is a prisoner of war.
Letter to Les Pickford's Mother from Air Ministry
The letter asks that Les' mother forwards her letter from Les confirming he is a prisoner of war.
Letter to Les Pickford's Father from Air Ministry
The letter accepts that Les is a prisoner of war and blames the mis-reading of a Red Cross report.
Going on Leave
A booklet providing information on resettlement of ex prisoners of war.
Letter to Tom Whitehead's mother from the Air Ministry Casualty Branch
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Informs her that her prisoner of war son has been promoted to the rank of flight sergeant form 28 August 1943 and warrant officer from 28 August 1944.
Letter to Geoff Packham's Father
The letter addressed to Geoff's father is from the Air MInistry (Casualty Branch). It advises him that his son has been captured and a copied letter was read out by Lord Haw Haw on the radio. He asks for lots of letters and reports he is well.
Letter to Mrs Cahir from the Casualty Section, Ministry of Air
The letter informs Mrs Cahir that her son is a prisoner of war.
Letter to Wally Layne's wife from Air Ministry casualty branch
Informs her that information had been received through the Red Cross that her her husband was a prisoner of war.