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Italian Bersaglieri (Fusiliers) fighting the Allied invasion of Sicily
British tanks are firing at Italian soldiers. One is dead whilst others have been hit and are falling to the ground. Other soldier are charging the tanks. One soldier in the mid-ground is about to throw a grenade with his left hand. An Italian flag…
Interview with Aldo Magnaghi
Aldo Magnaghi (b. 1927) remembers the bombings of Milan and explains how his house was not directly hit but rather heavily damaged by blast waves. He describes phosphorus loaded incendiaries, their effects on wooden structures, and how civilians…
Mrs Barfoot
Head and shoulders portrait of Mrs Barfoot in Women’s Auxiliary Air Force uniform at Brandon.
The description of this item is partially based on information provided by the donor. This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in…
The description of this item is partially based on information provided by the donor. This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in…
Letter to the family of the late David Boldy from the Air Ministry
Letter from director of accounts at the Air Ministry regarding disbursements to the family of the late Flight Sergeant David Boldy.
Interview with Pietro Cosma
Pietro Cosma (b. 1927) remembers the bombings of Milan and recollects two wartime anecdotes: the execution of a man in front of his home and Benito Mussolini’s corpse on public display in Piazzale Loreto. Describes wartime hardships: losses; food…
Letter from L J Goddard to A D Boldy
Letter from L J Goddard, rector of St. Paul’s School, Jalapahar, to A D Boldy, the father of David and Stephen, two ex-pupils of the school. The letter is in response to a letter sent by Mr Boldy to the school, giving news of the two men, including…
Edward Milling's observer's and air gunner's flying log book
Log book for Sergeant Edward Milling from 16 August 1942 to 27 September 1943. Navigator Sergeant E Milling was stationed with 103 Squadron at RAF Elsham Wolds, and 166 Squadron at RAF Kirmington, where he flew Lancasters. The log book details 27…
G1 Flieger Jockey Club Gala Day. Stalag Luft 6. Aug. 43
A group of men in various states of dress, some as jockeys, some topless arranged in front of a hut with 'Totalisator' on it.
G2 Flieger Jockey Club Gala Day. Stalag Luft 6. Aug. 43
Three men dressed as a cheerleader, Uncle Sam and a Nurse. They are watched by a group of men, mostly topless. Behind are two huts.
G3 Flieger Jockey Club Gala Day. Stalag Luft 6. Aug. 43
Three rows of men dressed in a variety of American fancy dress. There are cowboys, Native Americans, a man dressed as Uncle Sam, men dressed as sportswomen. The front row is seated, the middle row standing and the back row standing on a raised…
G4 Flieger Jockey Club Gala Day. Stalag Luft 6. Aug. 43
Group of men in fancy dress. In the front row is a man dressed as a woman in Welsh national costume, a man dressed as an elegant woman and a jockey. One of the group is wearing his airman's uniform. Many of the spectators are topless. Behind is a…
G5 Flieger Jockey Club Gala Day. Stalag Luft 6. Aug. 43
A group of men dressed in long johns, scarves and balaclavas. They are marching in a line and playing a drum and wind instruments. In the background are groups of spectators.
G6 Flieger Jockey Club Gala Day. Stalag Luft 6. Aug. 43
Group of men dressed as jockeys, maharajahs, Uncle Sam and ladies. They are arranged loosely in two rows, the front row is the four jockeys and they are kneeling. The rest are standing behind.
G7 Flieger Jockey Club Gala Day. Stalag Luft 6. Aug. 43
Group of men dressed as Native Americans and a cowboy standing in front of a teepee. There are several spectators and a hut further behind.
G8 Flieger Jockey Club Gala Day. Stalag Luft 6. Aug. 43
A group of men dressed as jockeys arranged in two rows. Behind is a hut.
G9 Flieger Jockey Club Gala Day. Stalag Luft 6. Aug. 43
Group of men arranged round a table with a board and markers. Most of the men are topless.
G10 Flieger Jockey Club Gala Day. Stalag Luft 6. Aug. 43
Group of men seated and standing outside a house decorated as a Maori hut. They are mainly topless and are wearing Maori headbands. One man seated at the front has a guitar and another is holding a long spear. A group of spectators is watching.
G11 Flieger Jockey Club Gala Day. Stalag Luft 6. Aug. 43
A procession of men in fancy dress. They are wearing long johns, a knotted scarf round their middle, no top and a balaclava. In the background is the teepee and decorations on the ends of huts. All watched by many spectators.
G12 Flieger Jockey Club Gala Day. Stalag Luft 6. Aug. 43
The jockey with the letter'M' on his chest is standing beside a large model horse. On the right is a spectator. Behind is a large group of spectators beside a hut.
G13 Flieger Jockey Club Gala Day. Stalag Luft 6. Aug. 43
Horses and jockeys lined up at the start of the race. There are several hobby horses and two pantomime horses. On the right are two men dressed as gentlemen in suits with top hats and binoculars.
G14 Flieger Jockey Club Gala Day. Stalag Luft 6. Aug. 43
Eight men dressed in kilts dancing on a wooden platform. They are watched by many spectators.
G15 Flieger Jockey Club Gala Day. Stalag Luft 6. Aug. 43
Three men dressed as women on a raised platform. A fourth man in shorts stands beside them. They are watched by many spectators.
G16 Flieger Jockey Club Gala Day. Stalag Luft 6. Aug. 43
A circle of seven men in kilts with an eight man in the centre. They are dancing a reel on a wooden platform. There is a man playing an accordion at the side. They are watched by a large group of spectators.
G17 Flieger Jockey Club Gala Day. Stalag Luft 6. Aug. 43
A group of men dressed as Maoris are dancing outside their ceremonial hut. One man is holding a spear.
G18 Flieger Jockey Club Gala Day. Stalag Luft 6. Aug. 43
A group of 14 men dressed as women. They are dressed in a variety of clothes, skirts and dresses. They are watched by many spectators.