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Cecil Phillips pilot's flying log book
Pilot’s flying log book for Flight Lieutenant Cecil H Phillips from 11 July 1942 to 20 August 1950. Detailing training schedule, instructional duties and operations flown. Served at RAF Cranwell, RAF Finningley, RAF Lindholme, RAF Faldingworth, RAF…
John Walter Gifford Saunders' Service and Release Book
John's Service and Release Book covering the period 2 March 1942 to 26 February 1946.
Summary of Medical Board
John's medical classification and orders given for his return to unit,
John Taplin's Service Record
RAF Form 543 with brief details of John's service.
There is a second copy.
There is a second copy.
Telegram to John Taplin's Parents from RAF
The telegram states that John is a prisoner based on information from the International Red Cross.
John Taplin's Service and Release Book
RAF Form 2520A issued to John, giving brief details of his service.
Norman Denys Sinclair’s Royal Air Force Pilot’s Flying Log Book
Norman Sinclair’s Pilot’s Flying Log Book from 16th August 1939 until 5th October 1945. Pilot training started at No. 9 Elementary Flying Training School, No. 1 Flying Practice Unit, No. 12 Flying Training School. Became a flying instructor at…
Thomas McMahon's service record
Form 543, record of Thomas McMahon's personal and service history, from 25 July 1940 to 29 January 1946.
Thomas McMahon's service and release book
Warrant Officer Thomas McMahon's service and release book from 26 August 1940 to 29 January 1946.
H W Bratley - observer's and air gunner's flying log book
H W Batley’s Flying Log Book covering the period from 06 August 1940 to 20 February 1945 detailing his flying training and operations flown as Wireless Operator/Air Gunner. The log book includes a long account of how he evaded after being shot down…
The Responsibilities of a Prisoner of War
Air Publication 1548. A booklet of information about what a prisoner of war should and should not do.
The Responsibilities of a Prisoner of War
Instructions and guidance for all ranks in the event of capture by the Enemy.
Letter to Arnold Christian's Wife
The letter advises that her husband is missing but explains he could be a prisoner of war.
Letter to Mrs Doreen Ellis from RAF Central Depository
The letter advises Doreen of her husband's personal effects.
Letter to Wally Layne's wife from RAF central depository
Glad to note her husband was safe as a prisoner of war. Advises her that effects could not be released without written authority of the prisoner himself. Ask her to forward any letter from him to this respect.
Letter informing Ursula Valentine that her husband is a prisoner of war
Confirms previous telegram that information from red cross quoting German information that her husband previously reported missing is now a prisoner of war.
Letter to Jack Newton's wife from RAF records office
Confirms information in their previous telegram that her husband is now reported interned from air attaché Madrid. He had arrived in Madrid.
Letter to Les Pickford's Father from RAF Record Office
The letter advises that his son has died of wounds whilst a prisoner of war.
Prisoner of war money vouchers
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Two money vouchers for use in prisoner of war camps only. One value three pence with a Jan 1944 date stamp on reverse and one for one shilling with various 1943 stamps on reverse.
Statement of Guido Dolci about some Allied servicemen
Guido Dolci claims he helped some allied prisoners of war from September 1943 to September 1944, bringing them food and clothes in the woods.
Statement of Guido Giannarini about Earl W Fitzpatrick, and Willis J Scheldon
Guido Giannarini claims he helped two American servicemen: Earl W Fitzpatrick, from Louisiana, and Willis J Scheldon, from Dakota. He helped them from 8 October 1943 to 25 September 1944, giving them food, and clothes.
Statement of Guido Nardi about some Allied servicemen
Guido Nardi claims he helped ten allied prisoners of war during four months in 1943. he gave them food, shelter, and clothes. Then, when hiding in an isolate house, they where recaptured by fascist militiamen.
Statement of Guido Nesti about G F Restovich, E Danson, and J Hansall
Guido Nesti claims he helped for eight months three allied servicemen: G F Restovich (2658235, England), E Danson (4758132, England), and J Hansall (3327037, England). He gave them food, clothes and pocket money.
Letter to Mrs Holloway from GW Fennymore
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The sender of the letter met Les Pickford in a prisoner of war camp in Italy. Every 13th October Les and another internee, Don meet but this year Don has sailed to Burma. George is anxious to meet Les on the date of the reunion and asks for his…
Letter to Douglas Hudson from his parents
Written by his father saying that mother is better letter writer and he leaves it mostly to her. Mentions sending him a cable on previous day. Writes about his activities including fire watch duties. Talk about his business and that the letter is…