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Interview with Alastair Price
Interview about Kenneth George Price. He was the station navigation officer on 35 Squadron at RAF Wyton. He flew 58 operations before he was shot down and became a prisoner of war.
Interview with Peter Sewerin
Peter Sewerin remembers his father Stanislaw Sewerin. He escaped from Poland and fought in North Africa before transferring to the RAF and training as a pilot. He flew operations as a pilot with 300 Squadron. After the war, he flew as a pilot in…
Football team
Eleven men in football kit kneeling and standing outside. Annotated: 'Top Row (Standing) l to r Green, Robinson, Young, Blackburn, Jenkins and [indecipherable]. Bottom Row (Kneeling) l to r (?), [indecipherable], Hanrahan, Whetstone and Bee.'.
Postcard from John Mansell to his family
John complains he has only had two letters this month. A sentence has been blacked out by the censor. He asks for a towel.
Letter from John Mansell to his parents
John writes that he has received several letters. He asks about family and friends.
Letter from John Mansell to his parents
John writes wishing his mother and Joy happy birthday. He has not had much mail. He is playing hockey, studying Spanish and hoping to be home by Christmas.
Postcard from John Mansell to his parents
John writes about plays at the theatre, Spanish lessons and playing hockey.
Letter from John Mansell to his parents
John writes he has received a letter and photos from his Dad. No parcels, yet. He has been working on a set for a play, plus playing hockey and rugby.
Postcard to John Mansell's parents
John writes that he has only received one letter. He has watched the same play three times this week, also studying Spanish and playing hockey and bridge.
Letter from John Mansell to his parents
John wishes his dad happy birthday. He has received 200 cigarettes but he doesn't know who sent it. He has been playing hockey.
Letter from John Mansell to his parents
John writes that he has received several letters. He has been playing hockey and boxing. He has received parcels.
Letter from John Mansell to his family
John writes that Christmas was good. They had beer and home made wine plus food parcels. He continues to study Spanish and Science. He asks for toothpaste and sunglasses as well as cigarettes.
Letter from John Mansell to his parents and Joy
John writes thanking for photographs. He has formed a scientific association and is playing rugby. He wishes them a merry christmas.
Letter from John Mansell to his parents
John writes that he has received two letters from his parents. He has been playing rugby and bridge. One sentence has been censored. He asks about family and friends. He wishes his parents a happy Christmas and prosperous New Year.
Letter from John Mansell to his parents and Joy
John repeats his request for items to be sent out. He says he is being treated well.
Monotony is worst burden of men in Stalag Luft 3
A newspaper cutting with an article about life in prison of war camps.
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This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
Lincolns, sports, Don Sparkes and Hunter
Nine photographs from an album.
#1 four Lincolns
#2 a hut with a veranda
#3 a Lincoln, port side.
#4, 6, 7 and 9 sports day parade
#5 Don Sparkes and colleague in khaki and shorts, at the swimming pool.
#8 is a front view of a Hunter.
#1 four Lincolns
#2 a hut with a veranda
#3 a Lincoln, port side.
#4, 6, 7 and 9 sports day parade
#5 Don Sparkes and colleague in khaki and shorts, at the swimming pool.
#8 is a front view of a Hunter.
Lincoln, Shallufa, DC-4, sunbathers, SE200 Amphitrite, Suez canal and Coca Cola stand
Nine photographs from an album.
#1 is the front of a Lincoln being refuelled.
#2 is the church at RAF Shallufa.
#3 is a DC4 of Air France at Marseilles.
#4 is five men sunbathing with another man, in uniform, standing behind.
#5 is a SE200…
#1 is the front of a Lincoln being refuelled.
#2 is the church at RAF Shallufa.
#3 is a DC4 of Air France at Marseilles.
#4 is five men sunbathing with another man, in uniform, standing behind.
#5 is a SE200…
Don Sparkes and colleagues
Seven photographs from an album.
#1 is Don in uniform.
#2 is five men in swimming shorts. Don is second from left.
#3 is a smiling barefoot boy.
#4 is Don in khaki standing on a veranda.
#5 is a sailing boat.
#6 is Steamer point, Aden.
#7 is…
#1 is Don in uniform.
#2 is five men in swimming shorts. Don is second from left.
#3 is a smiling barefoot boy.
#4 is Don in khaki standing on a veranda.
#5 is a sailing boat.
#6 is Steamer point, Aden.
#7 is…
Illuminations and Don Sparkes.
#1, 3, 7 and 9 are buildings with illuminations.
#2 is a street scene in India.
#4 is a half length portrait of Don in khaki.
#5 is Don in khaki and shorts leaning on a truck beside a railway station.
#6 is a swimming pool view.
#8 is Don and…
#2 is a street scene in India.
#4 is a half length portrait of Don in khaki.
#5 is Don in khaki and shorts leaning on a truck beside a railway station.
#6 is a swimming pool view.
#8 is Don and…
Eleven photographs of Bombay
11 photographs of Bombay scenes.
#1 Eros theatre.
#2 Strand cinema.
#3 NM Wadia Art Deco building.
#4 large building.
#5 apartment blocks.
#6 Prince of Wales museum.
#7 Regal cinema
#8 Taj mahal hotel
#9 sports club
#10 and 11 Breach Candy…
#1 Eros theatre.
#2 Strand cinema.
#3 NM Wadia Art Deco building.
#4 large building.
#5 apartment blocks.
#6 Prince of Wales museum.
#7 Regal cinema
#8 Taj mahal hotel
#9 sports club
#10 and 11 Breach Candy…
Cricket match
Two similar photographs of a cricket match.
Cricket match
A cricket match watched by a bench of spectators and a motor bike.
Sports Day
Four photographs of a sports day.
#1 and 2 are the same, a procession of men and women inside a sports ground.
#3 a team of athletes performing.
#4 a procession of men and women. Behind is a Greek flag.
#1 and 2 are the same, a procession of men and women inside a sports ground.
#3 a team of athletes performing.
#4 a procession of men and women. Behind is a Greek flag.
Football Team
Eleven men, including Don Sparkes, arranged in two rows with a football.