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Packet of Goldcraft Peanut Butter
A packet that had contained Goldcraft peanut butter manufactured by Sessions Company Inc, Enterprise, Alabama.
Statement of Sestilio Biagini about some Allied servicemen
Sestilio Biagini claims he helped, from 8 September 1943 to 1 August 1944, some Allied servicemen, giving them food and clothes, and for his efforts he received a certificate of thankfulness (number 81829-20958) and some money.
Interview with Laurence Sidney Fisher
Laurence Fisher grew up in Peterborough and served in the Home Guard before joining the Royal Air Force. He served as ground personnel before re-mustering as aircrew. He flew operations from Italy before his aircraft was shot down and he became a…
Interview with Len Manning
Len Manning grew up in London and worked in a factory before volunteering for the Royal Air Force. He flew operations with 57 Squadron before being shot down over France. He spent three months living with supporters of the Resistance in a small…
Postcard to Josie Honey from her Brother, Sid
The postcard is sent from a Prisoner of War camp from Sid to his sister, Josey.
Statement of Silvio Ruggeri about some Allied servicemen
Silvio Ruggeri claims he helped, from 7 September 1943 to 1 August 1944, some Allied servicemen, giving them food and clothes. For his efforts he received a certificate of thankfulness (number 81649-45218) and some money.
Statement of Solitario Cappellini about some Allied servicemen
Solitario Cappellini claims he helped five allied servicemen, from November 1943 to September 1944: Thvendale W, Wilys F, Ramsdenj, Hurlstone, anf McCarty. He gave them shelter in his house, providing food and clothes. In September 1944, he took them…
Letter from Red Cross to Donald Baker's mother
Confirms that message was sent to her quoting a message from her son that said from senior British officer, Stalag Luft 3 on behalf of her son that there was no truth in any information of his death.
Letter from the Red Cross
Letter to C Baker informing him that his son Pilot Officer Donald Baker was interned unwounded in Dulag Luft.
Letter to Spike Alexandratos from Mrs Cahir
Letter from M Cahir to ‘Spike’ Alexandratos updating him on the news.
Letter to Arnold Christian's Wife
The letter advises that her husband is missing.
Ted Thornhill's Identity Tags
Both sides of Ted's Dog Tags
Letter to Les Pickford from his brother
He hopes Les is well. He reports the family is well.
Bomber Command
A brief description of Bomber Command starting with Air Marshal Harris commanding, types of aircraft used, 1000 Bomber attack on Cologne and losses, the Pathfinder Force, losses, hazards to returning crews and casualties.
Letter to Donald Baker's father from Station Commander RAF Luffenham
Informs him that they have heard from the red cross that his son was a prisoner of war.
Interview with John Albert Taplin
John volunteered to join the RAF in 1940 wanting to become aircrew as a wireless operator as he had an interest in early radios. While awaiting his aircrew application to be processed he did his initial training at Blackpool and then onto RAF…
Behind Enemy Lines
A biography of Alan Green with personal photographs and headlines. It covers his training in Canada and UK. First squadron was 218 at Marham flying Wellingtons as a navigator, then Stirlings. He flew 22 operations and was shot down by friendly fire.…
References used in Preparation of Ron Carter's Biography
Seven books referred to in Sue Carter's Biography
London's biggest air raid
Reports of air raids on London and Berlin, the exchange of British internees with German airmen, film reviews, preparations in America, a royal visit, the study of Islandic, reader letters and advertisements accompanied by photographs.
Order of Narrative
An index of a biography of Ronald Carter
A Daughter's Tribute
A brief biography of Ronald Carter.
One Last Op
Events leading to the shooting down of Ron's aircraft over Caen.
Luckenwalde - Stalag 3A South of Berlin
A description of the conditions at Stalag 3A.
Interview with Andy Andrews
Andy Andrews worked in a gentleman's outfitters shop and volunteered for the Air Force in 1941. He trained at RAF Cardington and Blackpool and after crewing up he flew operations with 10 Squadron from RAF Melbourne. He discusses the members of his…
Interview with John 'Snogger' Watkins
John Watkins was working in retail in Rotherham and in 1939 he joined 218 Squadron ATC. He joined the RAF in February 1942 at RAF Cardington, and did his initial training at Blackpool. In December 1942 he did his wireless training at RAF Yatesbury.…