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One airman prisoner of war
A man wearing shirt and trousers with braces standing behind a low table with barbed wire fence and huts in the background. On the reverse 'P Brett (W/Op) 1944-5 Fallingbostel + washing machine'.
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One airman prisoner of war
Full length image of an airman wearing battledress with half brevet standing with hands in pockets in front of a barbed wire fence with huts in the background. Two versions of the same image, on the reverse 'D.Eadie (B/A) 1944-5 POW…
Interview with Laura Hickey
Laura Hickey was living in Tottenham at the outbreak of war and was evacuated to Suffolk. Her brother, Charles Henry Clarke joined the RAF and was shot down, becoming a prisoner of war and enduring the Long March. She tells of her times as an…
A year in the Life
Ken Brind's autobiography detailing his tour of operations.
Goldene Meile camp
Air to ground of the Goldene Meile camp camp with roads in grid pattern and holes.
Identification kindly provided by Gianluca Mazzanti of the Air War Italy 1943-45 Facebook group.
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Identification kindly provided by Gianluca Mazzanti of the Air War Italy 1943-45 Facebook group.
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John Nettleton VC
A biography of John from his attempts to join the South African navy to his time in the RAF.
Behandlung deutscher Kriegsgefangener
Photograph of healthy German prisoners of war consuming a meal is used to counter assertion that they have been murdered and mistreated by the Allies. The claim is made in a ‘secret’ document, dated 19 April 1943, from army headquarters to the…
For Gallantry - John Goldby DFC
A newspaper cutting describing John's DFC.
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.
Telegram to John Goldby's Father
The telegram advises that John is a prisoner of war and wounded.
Notes on prisoner of war life -John Goldby
He complains about food and the shortage of it. He describes exercising and how they spent some of their day. Finally he mentions that he sent three cards but received none.
Postcards from John Goldby to his parents
Two postcards written by John to his parents. He explains he has been in hospital with a broken ankle.
John Louis Goldby Biography
A biography covering John's training and service in the RAF.
The Last Days in Stalagluft 1 30 April - 13 May 1945
The long drawn out wait for John's return to the UK from the camp.
Two airmen
Head and shoulders portrait of two men wearing greatcoats and side caps. man on left has sergeants rank. Submitted with caption 'Ron (on the left) and his mate Ken Pugsley - the Sgt stripes are from the Air Cadets - Ron and Ken went to sign on for…
The long march
On account of approaching Russians, Germans planned to move all prisoners of war in the east to the west. Documents gives day by day account of journey of over 200 kilometres on foot in winter weather over 12 days before being taken the rest of the…
A POWs Memories
Comments on target (Frankfurt) and odds on being shot down. It was their 19th operation and out of 124 aircrew shot down that night only 10 survived, five from their crew. Mentions evading, capture, initial treatment and journey to camp (Stalag Luft…
Sergeant George B Thomson - Lancaster shot down
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Account of George Thomson's aircraft 'NF958 (LS-M) of 15 Squadron being shot down by ME 110 on 12 September 1944. Five crew bailed out and were taken prisoner, the pilot did not escape and one other crew member left aircraft but was never seen again.…
Address Book
An address book kept by Maurice. It includes a list of when he wrote letters.
Crew list
List of crew in which Charlie Warner flew as flight engineer, that was shot down on 3/4 September 1943. All were killed except the front gunner who was a prisoner of war.
Letter to Mrs Wilkinson from Donald Flett
Transcription of a letter. Writes of events on night 3/4 September 1943. Mentioned 'Charlie had done four ops before they copped it on the fifth. First op was Peenemunde, gives description of target. Mentions targets of other operations and that…
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.
Letter to Allan Smith from Commanding Officer
The letter sets out the three options that Allan has now that he has returned from prisoner of war camp. Each option is detailed
Information for Ex Leave Personnel
The document provides detail of tasks to be completed after his spell as a prisoner of war. He must have medical reports and if he stays in the RAF he will receive equipment.
Letter to Allan Smith from Uncle Herbert
He tells Allan about family news and wishes him Merry Christmas.