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Telegram to Douglas Hudson
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Letter to Douglas Hudson in Le Kef
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From auntie Gladys and written by cousin Eileen. Relieved that he was safe and well. Writes of her and family activities and news as well. Mentions visit to Edinburgh while on leave and comments that grandfather is looking old.
Letter to Dick Curnock's father from Noble Hatton
The letter expresses happiness that Dick is safe. It is written by the squadron chaplain.
Letter to Douglas Hudson in Le Kef
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From aunt Dorothy writes that she is delighted to know he is safe and well and recounts her activities over Christmas. Speculates about fruit in his location and compares it to prices at home. Hopes he will be released soon.
Douglas Hudson Birthday greetings
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Best wishes for birthday signed Calvert
My War Story
A memoir written by Dick Curnock. It covers his wartime service and also his service after the war for the RAF. It covers his brother Sam and his accident as a pilot. Dick started his training at Lords in London, RAF Bridlington then RAF Bridgnorth…
Dick Curnock's prisoner of war identity discs
Four images, two of the front and two of the reverse of Dick Curnock's POW identity discs, complete with neck cord.
Dick Curnock's Service and Release Book
RAF Form 252A issued to Dick Curnock. It records details of his time in the RAF.
Final Re-Union Dinner
A programme for the event being held at the Royal Hotel, Leicester. It includes the menu, the list of speakers and space for autographs.
Dick Curnock's Wartime Log
In the log Dick Curnock recorded crew and friends names and addresses, an obituary of Ginge Wheeldon who was shot by a Typhoon whilst on a march, cartoons, sketches of aircraft, dates of letters received and samples of window.
Dick Curnock's Identity Card
A card issued to Dick Curnock in Germany. It is specifically for ex-prisoners of war.
The Royal Air Force School for Prisoners of War
A magazine produced in a prisoner of war camp. It describes the need for education in the camp, the lecturers, the subjects taught and examinations taken or about to be taken.
POW Parcel Contents
A list of contents of a parcel being sent to Dick Curnock by his mother.
Letter to Dick Curnock from Ken
A letter to Dick from his friend, Ken asking him how he is and wishing him well.
Letter to Dick Curnock from his mother
A letter to Dick Curnock from his mother with domestic news.
Letter to Dick Curnock from his mother
A letter to Dick from his mother wishing him a happy birthday, included is domestic news.
Letter to Dick Curnock from his mother
A letter and envelope to Dick Curnock from his mother. It is full of social news.
Map of the Principal Camps for British and Dominion Prisoners of War in Europe
A map of Germany with prisoner of war camps marked. There is an attachment with corrections.
Inventory of letters
List of 9 letters
Inventry of documents
List of 28 documents
Letter to John Valentine
From foreign department of Swedish company. Writer is a business friend of his father's who has asked sender to enquire if John had any special wishes. Informed him that the secretary of a named Swedish organisations had met John at Stalag Luft 6 and…
Letter to John Valentine
Letter from foreign department of a Swedish company ASEA. Informing his that sender had received a message from his parents that they were well and that they wished him a happy birthday.
Letter from John Valentine to the father of his pilot
To Mr Floyd, father of Philip Floyd, mentioning that he was his son's navigator and that he had recently discovered Mr Loyd's address. Expresses concern that he might upset Mr Floyd. Provides description of their last operation on 1000 bomber attack…
Letter from John Valentine to his wife Ursula
Announces that camp has been liberated but only one third of prisoners were still there. He had been able to stay behind as he was in sick bay recovering from diphtheria. He was over illnes but does not know when he will be back in Britain.
Liberation of Stalag 357
A large group of men cheering and waving at camera. On the reverse 'Not for publication before the daily papers of Saturday April 21st 1945, British Official Photograph No.BU.3703(WK), War Office-Crown copyright reserved, Picture issued April 1945,…