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On the left, a concert programme with hand written amendments to the sketches, compered by Henry Howard.
On the right, a cartoon wanted poster for 'Bendover Bertie' advertising a dance and buffet in aid of the Red Cross prisoner of war fund.
On the right, a cartoon wanted poster for 'Bendover Bertie' advertising a dance and buffet in aid of the Red Cross prisoner of war fund.
Spotlight on V-riot-Y
Programme of a revue arranged and produced by Henry Howard and Wallie Okin with proceeds going to the Red Cross prisoner of war fund, with messages and autographs by the cast.
War Widow
The story of Ron being missing in action then located at Stalag Luft VII, promoted then a telegram announcing he had been killed at Arnhem. Later corrected and a bunch of flowers delivered as an apology.
Interview with Joyce Exton Wallace. Five
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Joyce Exton Wallace recalls being given five clothing tokens by the council to clothe herself and her baby Robert, after being bombed. A stranger donated a parcel of baby clothes and she received a pram and more baby clothes from the Canadian Red…
Bentley with Aircraft Engine
Six men, including Bertie's Father in a Bentley reg. 014 H with a Bentley Rotary 2 aero engine in the back. A sign on the car reads 'The worlds record 2294 miles in 24 hours 95 MPH We want 2294 Shillings in 6 hours!' Another' Your help…
Life in Stalag Luft III
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Five annotated photographs and a sketch of life in a prisoner of war camp.
Target Berlin 7 Nov 1941
Brian Walley's ditching in the North Sea and the loss of his crew members. He describes his return to Norderney in 1995. Later he made contact wit the families of his crew.
Jozef Nogal's Wartime Log
Contains photographs of prisoners of war, notes, four pages of addresses, the contents of a parcels, postcards with cartoons of camp life and images of Father Christmas, as well as Jozef Nogal's bank balance.
P R Trevayne - Last Flight of Stirling BK604
A detailed account of the last flight of a Stirling operation on Hamburg.
Bronislaw Soltysiak - Polish Red Cross card
Polish language card with personal details.
This is a document which has been completed on behalf of the sister of Bronislaw Soltysiak, as she was looking for him. The Red Cross reunited many Polish Families after the war. This is a request for…
This is a document which has been completed on behalf of the sister of Bronislaw Soltysiak, as she was looking for him. The Red Cross reunited many Polish Families after the war. This is a request for…
For Gallantry - John Goldby DFC
A newspaper cutting describing John's DFC.
Notes on prisoner of war life -John Goldby
John talks about life as a prisoner of war. He complains about shortage and standard of food. He describes exercising and how they spent some of their day. Finally he mentions that he sent three cards but received none.
George Thomson - A POW's Memories
George comments on the target (Frankfurt) and the odds on being shot down. It was their 19th operation and, out of 124 aircrew shot down that night, only 10 survived, five from their crew. He describes evading, capture, initial treatment and journey…
The Prisoner of War Journal
Sixteen page journal with text and photographs. The final issue with message from Field Marshal Lord Chetwode, Editorial, article on history of prisoner of war mail/parcels, awards ceremony, prisoner of war students, garden parties, articles about…
Telegram to Mrs E W Scott
Informs her that information received through Red Cross stated that her husband was a prisoner of war.
Red cross next of kin parcel label
Gives contents of parcel pyjamas, towels, face cloth, tooth brush, shoes, scarf, gloves and other items.
Note about Red Cross parcel
States parcel sent on 28 December 1943 did not arrive until 12 April 1944. Routed through Portugal and many never arrived.
Prisoner of war parcel label
Addressed to Sgt L P Jenkinson at Stalag Luft VI
Instructions for reply
Instructions to reply to Red Cross message
Advice to the relative of a man who is missing
Covers measures taken by service departments to trace missing personnel through red cross and enemy governments. Any news would be passed on if reliable. Advises against listening to enemy broadcasts.
Missing flyer reported killed
Article concerning Sg Harold Moad previously reported missing is now reported as having lost his life. Gives some details of grave, enlistment and age. Mentions his brother is a prisoner of war. Contains full face b/w portrait. Two attached notes,…
Peter Twinn's Dresden Story
An article about Peter and others with reference to Dresden.
Letter to Joan Wareing from Muriel
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Letter from Muriel to her friend Joan. She writes that she has been in hospital but if feeling much better now. She says that she has been very worried during the past few weeks having heard that fighting had broken out in Saarbrucken causing…
Letter to Joan Wareing from Muriel
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She writes that she is sorry she was unable to visit her when she was in Scunthorpe but is now back in London. She has been to the Red Cross to obtain information regarding Prisoners of War and to check that they had received Joan’s letter…
Parcel Labels Addressed to Victor Mendelski
Two labels from a parcel addressed to Victor.