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Eric Scott prisoner of war document
Shows personal and physical details, next of kin, b/w head and shoulder photograph and fingerprint.
The Prisoner of War Journal
Sixteen page journal with text and photographs. The final issue with message from Field Marshal Lord Chetwode, Editorial, article on history of prisoner of war mail/parcels, awards ceremony, prisoner of war students, garden parties, articles about…
Log book extract
Showing the last operational sorties of the war in Europe by the main force. His pilots on operations were Flight Lieutenant Briant and Flight Lieutenant Sommers.
The memoir of Eric William Scott
Text and numerous b/w photographs (some of which are also located in sub-collection albums) covering from immediately before and during World War II - (1939-1946). First page has colour photographs and description of prisoner of war medal. Continues…
The Log
Experiences of the prisoners of war in the Belaria camp of Stalag Luft 3 by Squadron Leader Bryce Cousens. It contains stories, poems and illustrations.
Letter to Mervyn Adder's father from the Red Cross
Reports that source of information that his son had lost his life along with Flying Officer J R Berrington and Sergeant C Clark was a German report to international Red Cross in Geneva. Report included information that Flying Officer T H Fynn was a…
Telegram to Allan Smith's Father
A telegram advising that Allan is a prisoner of war and is unwounded.
Letter to Allan Smith from the Caterpillar Club
The letter is a response for Allan's request to become a member of the Caterpillar Club after his safe use of a parachute.
Telegram to Allan Smith's Father
The telegram advises that Allan has arrived in England.
Representative Soccer
A summary of all major matches in Stalag IVB
Allan Smith's Medical Summary
RAF Form 657 with details of Allan's medical after his return from prisoner of war camp.
Receipt for Confiscated Watch
A receipt for a watch confiscated by the Germans at Dulag Luft.
Allan Smith
A head and shoulders portrait of Allan taken when he was a prisoner of war.
Allan Smith
Three photographs of Allan.
#1 is a full length portrait of Allan in a garden. He has a navigator's brevet on his uniform.
#2 is a head and shoulders portrait, again with ahis navigator's brevet.
#3 is a head and shoulders portrait when he was a…
#1 is a full length portrait of Allan in a garden. He has a navigator's brevet on his uniform.
#2 is a head and shoulders portrait, again with ahis navigator's brevet.
#3 is a head and shoulders portrait when he was a…
Prisoner of War Artefacts
Four items from Allan's time as a prisoner of war.
#1 is a 10 Reichspfenning note used in the POW camps.
#2 is a Coventry badge with an elephant.
#3 is a metal plate
#4 is a metal badge with a leather strap. It is stamped with Stalag 4B
The four…
#1 is a 10 Reichspfenning note used in the POW camps.
#2 is a Coventry badge with an elephant.
#3 is a metal plate
#4 is a metal badge with a leather strap. It is stamped with Stalag 4B
The four…
Five Prisoners of War including Allan Smith
Allan and four other prisoners at Stalag 4B.
Allan Smith's Service Record
RAF Form 543 filled in with Allan's record.
The Shooting Down of Allan Smith
The story of Allan's Lancaster after they were damaged by anti-aircraft fire near Berlin. He had a heavy landing and damaged his leg.
The second part of the story is written by a German pilot who was involved in shooting down the damaged…
The second part of the story is written by a German pilot who was involved in shooting down the damaged…
Letter to Allan Smith from Uncle Herbert
He tells Allan about family news and wishes him Merry Christmas.
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 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
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 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…
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.
Address Book
An address book kept by Maurice. It includes a list of when he wrote letters.