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Front page of a newsheet covering world wide military activity, Series 10 No 3, Two cents. Lead articles about Papuan campaign in the Pacific and Russian successes. Other reports cover North African campaign, German attacks on the south coast and…

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Front page of military newsheet, Series 10 Issue 1. Two cents. Covering world wide military activity. Leading articles cover advances by the allied forces in North Africa and Russian successes in the East. Shorter reports on attacks on the Japanese…

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A newspaper article about the attack on Kassel. It is annotated 'No 16 22/10/43'.

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A newspaper article about attacks on Hanover and Emden. It is annotated 'No 12 27-9-43'.

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How Germany reacts to air attacks. Official counter-measure. Article discusses effect of operation against Cologne. Section on anxious memories mentions that effect casualties on eastern front and air attacks revives first world war saying "Wir…

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Propaganda leaflet aimed at the German-speaking population. Page 1 announces that the first two 1000 bomber attacks have taken place and promises more. Page 2 gives quotes from allied leaders outlining the rights a defeated Germany could expect from…

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A newspaper article about bombing several aircraft factories. It is annotated 'No 7 17/18 Aug 1943'.

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A cutting referring to an attack on Hamburg. It is annotated 'No 3 24-7-43'.

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Newspaper cutting account of Flying Officer E J Kain a New Zealander turned down on his first attempt to join the RAF. He had now been shot down twice but himself shot down two Dornier and three Messerschmitt. Includes photograph.

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Drawing shows 50 Squadron Lancaster flying over destroyed buildings, dropping candles on parachutes to illuminate the ruins below while an airman crawls on the wing to take a photograph. A sign points to Kassel and an officer is saying 'Hermann! you…

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A newspaper cutting with reports on USAAF and RAF operations. On the reverse is general news.

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Written by his daughter, the article details her research into her father's incarceration.

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The war is lost and Hungarian people must rebel against the Germans and their allies. In order to save their country they have to sabotage transportation, damage industrial plants and factories, resort to strike, walkout and mass demonstration. The…

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Hungary is one of the few countries still aligned with Germany despite widespread damage inflicted by Allied bombing: MAVAG works, Szolnok, Szob, Budapest East and South, Baja, Nyiregyhaza, Cegled, Miskolc, Szekesfehervar, Hatvan, Csap, Szatmar,…

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The third book of memoirs by Bob Smith.
Covers his operational tour and bombing operations.

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BMillingtonRWestonFv1.pdf
A biography of Fred. In addition it includes histories of aircraft and squadrons he served in, Details are included of airfields he served at. Additionally there are biographies of various servicemen associated with Fred's squadrons and service.
At…

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German propaganda leaflet aimed at Americans fighting in Europe.

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Covers the men maintaining the Lancaster 'G for George' as well as some of the aircrew. here are photographs of various crew members and the aircraft. 'The Daily Sketch', 17 March 1944.

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An extremely detailed account of the No 51 Squadron briefing for the operation to Essen on 28/29 November 1944 by Henry. It includes all the specialist officers as well as the Station Commander's brief. It also includes Henry's crew, Station and…

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This leaflet outlines the joint statement prepared by Roosevelt and Churchill, setting out their goals for after the end of the war.
It holds Hitler and his supporters responsible for the continuation of the war and sets out the common policy…

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Warning to civilian population of German industrial areas, outlining Churchill’s designation of cities with armaments factories as war zones (10th May 1942). Call to evacuate is said to have been kept from civilians by the German…

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A newspaper cutting on another attack on Hamburg. It is annotated 'No 4 29-7-43'.

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An article about the bombing of Remscheid. It is annotated 'No 5 30/7/43'.

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Message from America to the French people announcing they are allies once again; America is at war with Germany, Italy and Japan. As in 1917, this has allowed preparation time. France urged to stay strong and praised for its resistance.

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Target photograph showing coastal village of Ault, just south of the Somme estuary. Coastline and beach can be seen, with village to the left with roads radiating out into countryside. Captioned '3, 9637.TIL.22/23.6.43//NT.8" 11000: 301.02.04.…

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