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'44-'84 Fortieth anniversary of "Market Garden"
A leaflet with photographs, maps and text about Market Garden. It includes details of three museums commemorating the Operation. Also a list of memorial celebrations and special events. There are four pages of events in Dutch and four pages detailing…
Bomber Command reunion dinner
Arthur Harris speaks about the reduction of frontline soldiers available to the Germany army, due to the redirection of men to anti-aircraft defences and repairs to the German armament industry, as a result of bombing by the RAF and the 8th USAAF. He…
Union Jack newspaper, 8 May 1945
Copy of the Western Italy edition of the newspaper, Special Edition reporting Victory in Europe Day. Contains articles on various repercussions around Europe, 'The Great Alliance", a report of the invasion campaign, of Britain's war and of the…
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.…
Le Courrier de l'Air, 24 Novembre 1942
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The publication refers to the complex operation [Torch] drawn up during a visit of the American General Marshall and Admiral King to London in July 1942.
The importance of the joint operations of the navy and RAF Bomber and Coastal Command…
The publication refers to the complex operation [Torch] drawn up during a visit of the American General Marshall and Admiral King to London in July 1942.
The importance of the joint operations of the navy and RAF Bomber and Coastal Command…
Le Courrier de l'Air
This edition focuses on a series of statements made by allied leaders and key French figures, reacting to the D-Day landings on 6th June.
General Eisenhower, Supreme Allied Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force urges people to be ready to play…
General Eisenhower, Supreme Allied Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force urges people to be ready to play…
Voir
There is announcement about the allied landings on the morning of 6 June 1944, on the northern coast of Franch. There is a further statement from General Eisenhower, Supreme Allied Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force. He states the landings…
Letter to Cathie from Ford Killen
Writes that he had received her letters and describes his latest activities including meeting up with his brother who he had not seen for 4 years. Mentions his plans for the future and describes in detail a friend who Cathie seems to have disapproved…
Personal Message from the C-in-C 21 Army Group
A message read out to the troops on the eve of D-Day.
George VI with Montgomery
Top: a group of tradesmen sitting on the steps of one of their mobile offices/workshops.
Bottom: King George VI with a group of senior officers including General Montgomery.
Bottom: King George VI with a group of senior officers including General Montgomery.
Lancaster and large group of airmen
Top - front quarter view of a parked Lancaster with letter 'P' on nose.
Bottom - a large group of aircrew listening to a officer reading from paper. Annotated 'Congratulations telegram on Caen raid 7 July 1944 from General Montgomery, 166 Squadron…
Bottom - a large group of aircrew listening to a officer reading from paper. Annotated 'Congratulations telegram on Caen raid 7 July 1944 from General Montgomery, 166 Squadron…
Field Marshall Montgomery
Two photographs of Field Marshall Montgomery.
In photo 1 he has a bunch of flowers and is standing by a jeep. To one side are several soldiers.
In photo 2 he is shaking the hand of a girl whilst holding the flowers in his left hand. Behind is a mix…
In photo 1 he has a bunch of flowers and is standing by a jeep. To one side are several soldiers.
In photo 2 he is shaking the hand of a girl whilst holding the flowers in his left hand. Behind is a mix…
The entry of eighth army into Tripoli
Two photographs. On left general Montgomery standing in an open topped car driving down a street with troops lining road and walls of city in the background. On the right head on view of Scottish troop with bagpipes marching in street. In the…
Interview with Iris Done
Between leaving school and getting married, Iris worked for London County Council. After her marriage she joined the Women's Auxiliary Air Force. She reported to RAF Bridgenorth in June 1942 to be sworn in. After that, she went to RA Morecambe where…
Interview with Lawrence Penn
Laurie was a bank clerk in Australia before enlisting in September 1941 at Bradfield Park. He proceeded to Narromine for elementary flying training and eventually to Canada where he was posted to the Service Flying Training School at Dauphin. He…