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Interview with Derek Jones
Bomb aimer Frank Jones wrote notes decades ago regarding his service in Bomber Command with 158 Squadron. His son, Derek reads his father’s story, which includes his early life, enlisting into the RAF and training in navigation at No. 43 Air…
Interview with David Berrie
David Berrie joined the RAF and served as a wireless operator. He flew six operations with 576 Squadron from RAF Elsham Wolds. Shares his experience about living on the station with Polish crews. Remembers crashing twice in twenty-four hours and on…
Interview with Gilbert Gray
Gilbert Gray grew up in Dunfermline, joining the Air Training Corps before enlisting in the Royal Air Force as a flight engineer in 1940, aged 18 years. He trained at RAF St Athan in Wales, graduated as a sergeant and was posted onto Lancasters. He…
Interview with Ernest Holmes
Ernest Holmes joined the RAF and served as a pilot, flying operations first with 76 Squadron and then on Pathfinders. Gives a vivid and detailed account of when he was shot down over Holland: how he was given shelter by a farmer’s family and moved…
Interview with Wally Lashbrook
Wally was born in February 1913, and joined the Royal Air Force in 1929 as an apprentice at RAF Halton and completed pilot training at RAF Prestwick. He flew many aircraft including Tiger Moths, Hendons and Halifaxes, and served with 51 Squadron and…
Statement of Bruna Meoni about some Allied servicemen
Bruna Meoni claims she helped some Allied servicemen, from 30 August 1944, in Forcana, Belvedere, and Lavacchioni areas, near Pistoia. She gave them food and pocket money. She encloses statements of Elia Zini and Dina Torracchi backing her statement.
Statement of Brunetta Logli about some Allied servicemen
Brunetta Logli claims she helped, from 10 December 1943 to 20 December 1943, four English prisoners of war, giving them food. On 20 December, they moved to Monte Morello area, near Florence, where a Partisan brigade was active. For her efforts, she…
Statement of Brunetta Nesi about some Allied servicemen
Brunetta Nesi claims she helped, from September 1943, four Allied servicemen: Henry, George, John, and Frederick. She brought them in Vallone area, near Pistoia, to escape from fascist militiamen. There, she brought them food, and clothes.
Statement of Brunetto Ciatti about some Allied servicemen
Brunetto Ciatti claims he helped, from September 1943 to December 1943, seven allied prisoners of war: Goodwin (4037272), Cowburn (4464782), Wood (4974045), Field (6209563), Sims, C Simmons, and Golon. He brought them food in the mountains, sometimes…
Statement of Bruno Parenti about David Pord
While living as an evacuee in Settimo Spampani’s house near Pistoia, Bruno Parenti helped Royal Air Force sergeant David Pord, who escaped from the Laterina camp in the vicinity of Arezzo. From November 1943 to September 1944, Settimo and Bruno…
Telegram for John Mitchell
Congratulations on permanent commission. Essential medical and acceptance by 23rd Feb from Bryant
The Log
Experiences of the prisoners of war in the Belaria camp of Stalag Luft 3 by Squadron Leader Bryce Cousens. It contains stories, poems and illustrations.
First Stage Mathematics suitable for the RAF and ATC
This item is available only at the International Bomber Command Centre / University of Lincoln.
Letter to Mrs Hobbs from Buckingham Palace
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Letter of condolence to Mrs F J Hobbs from the king
Letter of sympathy from Buckingham Palace
Letter to Mrs R B Daniels offering sympathy for loss. Signed George R.I.
Letter of condolence to Hedley Madgett's father
Lester of condolence from King George on death of Hedley Madgett.
To Jessie Redgrave from King George VI
Condolence letter and envelope from King George VI to Jessie Redgrave on the death of her husband, Harry.
Admission to Buckingham Palace
Admission for one to witness investiture.
Admission ticket to investiture at Buckingham Palace
Admit one to witness investiture dated 23 November 1943
Ticket to investiture
Ticket to investiture at Buckingham Palace - admit one.
Letter of condolence from King George
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Offers heartfelt sympathy signed by King George.
Letter of sympathy from H M The King
To Henry Simpson's father from HM The King and Queen.
Letter of sympathy
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Form sympathy letter from Buckingham Palace to Mrs F Phillips following the death of her husband.
Letter from Buckingham Palace
Letter regretting that the King was unable to present Distinguished Flying Cross to Flying Officer Thomas J Jones.
Letter to Roy Jackson's father from King George
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Offers sympathy for loss.