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A Japanese prisoner standing outside accommodation.

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Four photographs of Johnny - as a baby, a nine year old, a teenager and on his wedding day. The article gives brief details about his life.

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A half length portrait of a civilian wearing a cap. On the reverse 'To remember from Hermann Brandt Germany January 1948' and on a sticky note 'German POW'.

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The letter is written from a Prisoner of War camp, Stalag Luft 1, in 1941. He says he is recovering from his burns and is feeling better. He looks forward to getting home and sends his best wishes. Several fellow prisoners of war are mentioned by…

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EThomasBHamilton[Mo]450829.pdf
The letter explains the circumstances of the night Charles was shot down. Charles jumped out first and Brian next. Brian landed on land but there was no sign of Charles.

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The writer regrets that he has no news of her son. There is uncertainty where he bailed out. He promises to write to the pilot who is ill after repatriation.

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The letter regrets that his son is missing.

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LWannopRE176129v3.pdf
Pilot's flying log book number three for R E Wannop, covering the period from 1 March 1945 to 9 November 1945. Detailing his operations flown and post was flying duties. He was stationed at RAF Tuddenham and RAF Feltwell. Aircraft flown was…

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BMillingtonRWestonFv1.pdf
A biography of Fred. In addition it includes histories of aircraft and squadrons he served in, Details are included of airfields he served at. Additionally there are biographies of various servicemen associated with Fred's squadrons and service.
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The letter advises that Reg has been commissioned as an officer and arrangements need to be put in place to receive his salary.

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The letter advises Reg's father that £5 8 shillings are being deducted from his son's pay to reimburse Germany in case they pay him his arrears.

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Two postcards sent to Reg's home address. The first states that she heard Reg was listed as a prisoner of war and was safe and well. The second also gives his service number.

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The letter advises that now that he is known to be a prisoner of war then the proper paperwork will be forwarded to Germany.

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Ginger expresses pleasure that Reg has 'landed' safely. His letter was delayed because he was on a mission to bomb the Tirpitz. He talks about family news.

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The writer expresses delight that Reg is safe, also his pilot.

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Enclosed with the letter is a postal order for 5/- for cigarettes for Reg. He asks for news about Reg.

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The letter is from the mother of Ronald Charles Wilson. She is trying to find out if they have heard from Reg in case there has been a confusion about her son, Ronald.

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A postcard from Reg to his parents advising them that he is well in Dulag Luft.

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This is his first letter from a prisoner of war camp. He is well and includes a list of items to be sent via the Red Cross.

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Reg advises that his new home is Offlag VIIB. He sounds upbeat after receiving half a Christmas parcel.

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Reg has been moved to another camp, on foot and at night. Their camp was liberated by the Americans. He is frustrated that he cannot get home since they are restricted to camp.

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A poem about prisoner of war beds complete with two drawings illustrating camp life.

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Government advice to grieving relatives

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The certificate lists Reg's studies whilst incarcerated as a prisoner of war.

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