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Flight Lieutenant Morren's service life
Brief details on Morren's service in the RAF.
Sergeant B Boothman
A narrative about prisoners of war marching initially east from Frankfurt.
Totaler Krieg
13 pages of German language leaflets
Dangers Not Over/Syria for Syrians
A newspaper cutting reporting Winston Churchill on two wartime related issues. The first is about the continued threat from U-boats and the second an explanation about Britain's role in Syria.
Concentration Camp Survivors at Stalag 3A name 30 German war criminals
A detailed description of atrocities committed by the Germans.
Luckenwalde Intelligence Summary
A series of documents detailing events at Luckenwalde in the final stages of the war.
Liberation of Stalag 3A
A detailed account of the events from April 19th to May 9th 1945.
Wir fahren nach Engelland! Oder: Der Drang nach Osten
The leaflet observes that Hitler has attacked Russia on 22nd June 1941 despite a non-aggression pact. It outlines the consequences of this action in terms of civilian and military deaths. This move belies various claims from Hitler about the war in…
Introduction from Arthur Harris for Hamish Mahaddie
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Introductory letter from Sir Arthur Harris for Hamish Mahaddie, in support of Mahaddie's post-war lecture tour of Australia and New Zealand. Harris greets Bomber Command veterans and describes the significance of their contribution to the war.…
Drei Machte ein Kriegsziel
The leaflet observes that Britain has been joined by the United States and Soviet Union with their leaders sharing Churchill’s vision and words, seeking freedom and peace for all people. Churchill has undertaken to help everyone who fights against…
Hitler oder Roosevelt? Wem glaubst du?
The leaflet contrasts Hitler’s assertions of Germany’s final victory with Roosevelt’s announcement (March 1941) of the United States’ commitment until victory to supply immediate, all-out military supplies and food to Britain, Greece, China…
London Crowds 'See in' The Official VE Day
Daily Express newspaper report on VE day.
The Years up to the Outbreak of the Second World War and How it Affected Me
A part autobiography of Ivan's pre-war life.
... just ... Chapters in a Life .. and some History
A detailed autobiography by Ivan Ure.
This stone was unlaid at Dusseldorf by 61 sqd
Cartoon of the aftermath of an operation with a Lancaster flying overhead. It shows Hitler and Goering holding a candle in a holder lighting up a ruined building on which has been inscribed 'This stone was unlaid at Dusseldorf by 61 sqn F/sgt Turner,…
Ocean Daily News, 29 June 1943
A news sheet sold on the troopship returning to the UK.
Wigmag April 1944
A magazine published by RAF Wigtown. It contains articles from the Commanding Officer, The Padre, poems, a crossword, quizzes, the WAAFs, sports reviews, jokes and forthcoming events.
Five Leaders and Man with Pipe
Head sketches of Churchill, Roosevelt, Stalin, Ribbentrop and Hitler. The caricature of Hitler has a question mark between his legs.
Also a full length sketch of a man with a pipe. This has a comment 'On the Dole?'.
All signed 'Law'.
Also a full length sketch of a man with a pipe. This has a comment 'On the Dole?'.
All signed 'Law'.
Miscellaneous Sketches
Sketches of a torch, an aeroplane and Hitler's head.
Miscellaneous Sketches
Sketches of a scout, tanks, mens' heads and Hitler.
Miscellaneous Sketches
A variety sketches of heads, a horse, cup, Hitler, Mussolini, Donald Duck, Mickey Mouse, Old Bill, an ear, two eyes, a kettle, a person reading and a man's profile.
Fighter Aircraft, Submarine, Hitler and a Sailor
Sketches of a fighter aircraft, a submarine, Hitler's head with comments 'England is losing the Battle of the Atlantic' and 'I wonder' with thought bubbles 'Graf Spee, Taranto and Bismark'. Finally a sailor's head saying 'You can help with the Battle…
Your Money can Change the Balance
A cartoon of a set of scales with Churchill and Hitler on opposing sides.
In Memorium Adolf
A sketch card with a swastika wreath and the message 'In Memorium [sic] Adolf' and
'He won't need to worry about coal any more
When the soul comes off the Jackboot'.
There are also sketches of Hitler's face, paint pot and brush, paste and wall…
'He won't need to worry about coal any more
When the soul comes off the Jackboot'.
There are also sketches of Hitler's face, paint pot and brush, paste and wall…
Copy of Letter from Teddy Cosgrove to his Family
The letter was written 12 days before his last flight over Germany. He expresses his feelings if he is captured or dies serving his country.