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C31 Sports Day. Stalag Luft 3. Aug. 42
The winner of a running race breaks the tape. Behind are two fellow runners. They are watched by a large group of spectators, seated and standing by the sidelines and on the roof of a hut.
C33 Sports Day. Stalag Luft 3. Aug. 42
The winner of the running race breaks the tape, closely followed by four runners up. They are watched by a large group of spectators seated and standing on the sidelines and on the roof of two huts.
C34 Sports Day. Stalag Luft 3. Aug. 42
High jumper clears the bar, watched by an official.
C35 Sports Day. Stalag Luft 3. Aug. 42
A group of six runners. On the right are a small group of spectators but on the left the main group of spectators are seated and standing on the sidelines and on the roofs of two huts.
C36 Sports Day. Stalag Luft 3. Aug. 42
Discus thrower and discus in the air. He is in a marked circle and is watched by an official, notepad in hand. Two officials are watching the landing spot of the discus. On the left is a small group of spectators. In the distance are many spectators…
C37 Sports Day. Stalag Luft 3. Aug. 42
Four long distance walkers passing a couple of officials, one in airman's uniform. At the side are spectators sitting and standing on the sidelines and on the roof of a hut.
C39 Sports Day. Stalag Luft 3. Aug. 42
Four men seated at a table. Eleven other men positioned around. On the wall behind is a board with the message 'Honest Winnie' and an unclear list. On the hut wall is written 'Cigarettes or Camp Money Min 10 Cigs'.
C40 Sports Day. Stalag Luft 3. Aug. 42
Ball dropping into the basketball net, watched by three players and four spectators. In the background are the men's huts.
C41 Sports Day. Stalag Luft 3. Aug. 42
Thirteen men seated on a mound of sand. One man is wearing a sergeant's uniform. One man has a pipe in his mouth. Behind are their huts.
C42 Sports Day. Stalag Luft 3. Aug. 42
Three men facing the camera. The first has a cap, shirt and braces, the second a sun shade, is topless and has a pipe. The third is looking loosely in the direction of the camera. Other spectators are in the background.
C13 Sports Day. Stalag Luft 3. Aug.42
The men, mostly topless are standing behind the line. Behind on the roof a hut are two seated men.
C43 Sports Day. Stalag Luft 3. Aug. 42
Runner holding a baton breaking the tape at the end of the race. At the side and on the roof of a hut are spectators seated and standing.
C44 Sports Day. Stalag Luft 3. Aug. 42
Athlete shaking hands with Group Captain. Behind is the table of prizes and other spectators.
Interview with John Whitworth
John Leslie Whitworth was born in Sutton Coldfield. Signed up for the Royal Air Force in 1940, finally being called up for service in 1941, before starting his training at the Initial Training Wing in Torquay, followed by more training at RAF Sywell…
Three men, two in swimming trunks, one in airman's uniform
Two men sunbathing whilst an airman is hiding with his head under a tent made from a chair and a towel. They are seated outside a wooden building. On the reverse 'Humewood Port Elizabeth August 1942'.
Letter from Peter Lamprey to W Gunton
Peter Lamprey starts with some friendly banter and mentions that he has managed some time off. He says the letter was interrupted by some unspecified duty away and concludes with catch up news.
Letter from Peter Lamprey to W Gunton
Peter Lamprey writes complaining that post has been held up but that he has at last received his posting to the next step in training.
Charles Godfey's observer's and air gunner's flying log book
Observer's and air gunner's flying log book for Pilot Officer Godfrey from 3 of February 1941 to 25 of September 1945 detailing training schedule, instructional duties and operations flown. Aircraft flown were Dominie, Proctor, Wellington, Hampden,…
Wellington Bomber and its operations
Two pictures of Wellington 'HA-A', parked on grass. Left image from rear quarter with two wheeled equipment in foreground and two men under the starboard wing. Right image from the front quarter with a man crouching by boarding ladder under the…
Telegram from Frank Hobbs
Telegram from Frank Hobbs reporting address is RAF Gilgil, Kenya
Telegram from Frank Hobbs to Mrs K Hobbs
Acknowledges earlier telegram and reports he's fit and well.
No. 60 Air Bombers Course - Final Examination
An examination paper with 13 questions of which 10 need answered. The questions are in two sections - Bombing and Gunnery.
Interview with John David Pennington Cotter
John was born in London, Hendon. His family fell on hard times in his early years. John and his brother, Paul, joined the RAF in 1941 as a pilot and wireless operator respectively. After initial training at RAF Brize Norton, John was trained in…
Laghouat - Une partie de l'Oasis Sud et les Fortifications
A wall runs from bottom left to top right with buildings and palm trees to the left and above. To the right centre a fortification. On the reverse addressed to Mr and Mrs H E Hudson writing that he is delighted to have received cross parcel and about…
Post card from Ian Wynn to his wife
Writes he is off on a trip and not to write until she hears from him.