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News Sheet No 42 May 1945
The News Sheet of the Canadian Prisoner of War Relatives Association. This edition covers Victory in Europe, the death of President Roosevelt, the liberation of Canadian POWs, assembly centres for released POWs, the seizure of German POW records,…
News-sheet of the British Prisoners of War Relatives' Association February 1945
The news-sheet covers the return of prisoners of war and issues that they will face, POW letters from the Far East, Prisoners and Parliament, Camp visits by the YMCA, Prison Camps as schools of Citizenships, Next-of-kin Parcels, International Red…
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…
Off Right
A view of the stage from the wings. Two actors are on the stage and a third, a waiter, is bringing a tray with a drinks.
Parcel Labels Addressed to Victor Mendelski
Two labels from a parcel addressed to Victor.
Party in Lido
Four children sitting round a table. A girl on the right is in a high chair and a boy in centre is back to the camera. There are Christmas crackers on the table. In the background windows. On the reverse 'No 46, Sergeant J R M Valentine, British…
Party in Lido
Ursula Valentine sits on a sofa at the centre rear with Frances Valentine standing in front of her. On the left a boy looks towards Frances. On the right a girl sits on the sofa and front right a girl sits on the floor holding a toy. In the…
Peter Hattersley's prisoner of war notebook
During his incarceration at Stalag Luft 3 Peter Hattersley kept a note book describing subjects that were important to him. There is a list of books that he read, his cash accounts, a list of books to read, places to visit, sailing notes, extracts…
Peter Hattersley's Service Diary
A service diary written by Peter Hattersley covering the period from November 1930 to 24 September 1948.Initially he served in the Royal Engineers but in February 1936 he joined the RAF. It covers his training and operations including a newspaper…
Peter Hazeldene memoir
Peter's RAF service with 57 Squadron is detailed. This was his second tour and he lists his new crew:
Flt Lt J B P 'Tuesday' Spencer, 20 years, Pilot from Greenside, Co Durham
Sgt W D E West, 21 years, Mid Upper Gunner, from Barking, Essex
Sgt H…
Flt Lt J B P 'Tuesday' Spencer, 20 years, Pilot from Greenside, Co Durham
Sgt W D E West, 21 years, Mid Upper Gunner, from Barking, Essex
Sgt H…
Pilot Officer Scheidhauer - The Forced Landing and "The Great Escape"
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A memoir of Bernard Scheidauer who was shot down over France but crashed on Jersey. He was a prisoner at Stalag Luft 3 and was involved in the tunnels used during The Great Escape.
Portrait of Alastair Lang
Full face black and white portrait of 'Sqn Ldr Alastair Grant Lang DFC (from a drawing in Stalag Luft III by Leonard Pearman'.
Postcard from Alan Green to his parents
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Alan states that he is well and asks for chocolate. He asks after friends and family.
Postcard from Donald Baker to Harry Baker
Wishes him happy birthday and best for 1943 and catches up with family news. Writes of farming.
Postcard from Donald Baker to Harry Baker
Writes that he saw a friend of Harry's while watching a soccer match in another compound. Had not met him before but could not have long chat [censor blacked out]. Mentions seeing other acquaintance.
Postcard from Donald Baker to Harry Baker
Asks for suggestions of what he could get as a present for his parents in England, once he got out.
Postcard from Donald Baker to Harry Baker
Speculates over future and says he was looking forward to getting to farm with Harry again and it was disappointing watching the years go by in a prisoner of war camp. Says he was still reading about agriculture.
Postcard from Donald Baker to Harry Barker
Writes to let him know that all was going well and thanks him for letter and offer to take him on at the farm. Catches up with family news.
Postcard from Donald Baker to his father
Writes that he is well and mentions activities and future ambition to farm and asks for her views.
Postcard from Donald Baker to his mother
Thanks her for letters and says life there continues the same. Mentions friend in camp and his studies. Mentions that it was getting chilly and expects severe winter.
Postcard from Donald Baker to his mother
Writes he is keeping fit and not taking much exercise apart from walking round compound. Mentions book he is reading, that his hair was growing and comments on weather.
Postcard from Donald Baker to his mother
Writes that he was keeping fit and had received letters. Comments spring was near and they had had good weather in contrast to winter. Longs to be free.
Postcard from Donald Baker to his mother
Writes a card because he is in the mood. Reminisces of home and says he had received all their parcels. Writes that he does not need any more clothes. Catches up with family news and mentions other mail received.
Postcard from Donald Baker to his mother
Writes of delays in mail from home. Asked if the government have published their plans for ex servicemen yet. Mentions Rhodesian prisoner arriving from Italy recently. Says they are all keeping fit.
Postcard from Donald Baker to his mother
Reports arrival of latest letters. Speculates over when they could get to England after the war and whether he will be sent directly home. Mentions land settlement and passes on news of a friend.