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C40 Sports Day. Stalag Luft 3. Aug. 42
Ball dropping into the basketball net, watched by three players and four spectators. In the background are the men's huts.
C41 Sports Day. Stalag Luft 3. Aug. 42
Thirteen men seated on a mound of sand. One man is wearing a sergeant's uniform. One man has a pipe in his mouth. Behind are their huts.
C42 Sports Day. Stalag Luft 3. Aug. 42
Three men facing the camera. The first has a cap, shirt and braces, the second a sun shade, is topless and has a pipe. The third is looking loosely in the direction of the camera. Other spectators are in the background.
C13 Sports Day. Stalag Luft 3. Aug.42
The men, mostly topless are standing behind the line. Behind on the roof a hut are two seated men.
C43 Sports Day. Stalag Luft 3. Aug. 42
Runner holding a baton breaking the tape at the end of the race. At the side and on the roof of a hut are spectators seated and standing.
C44 Sports Day. Stalag Luft 3. Aug. 42
Athlete shaking hands with Group Captain. Behind is the table of prizes and other spectators.
Letter to James Banks from the Air Ministry
From the director of manning regretting that James Bank's re-enlistment in the air force cannot be authorised.
Letter to James Banks from the Royal Air Force Association
From the General Secretary stating that he had received further information from Air Officer Commanding Records that James Bank's re-enlistment had been turned down on medical ground and that no purpose would be served by further medical board.
Letter to James Banks from the Royal Air Force Records Office
From Group Captain commanding records office concerning James Bank's re-enlistment. Notes that the matter has been forwarded to the Air Ministry as Mr Banks was previously discharged on medical grounds. This would delay his application.
Letter to James Banks from Royal Air Force Records Office
From Group Captain in command of records office. Further to previous letter noting that while Mr Banks application to re-join the Royal Air Force had been considered, and that his health was now good, there was a risk of breakdown under service…
Letter to James Banks from Royal Air Force Records Office
From Air Officer Commanding records office. Points out that the records office has already written to tell Mr Banks that his re-enlistment request had been carefully considered by the Air Ministry who decided that it was not possible to offer further…
D1 New Theatre. Stalag Luft 3. 42
Four actors dressed in period costume, one dressed as a woman. They are flanked by two airmen. Behind them on the stage is a band sitting behind music stands. There is a painted backdrop of a city scene.
D2 New Theatre. Stalag Luft 3. 42
14 musicians sitting and standing behind music stands. There is a grand piano and a conductor. Behind there is a painted backdrop of a city scene
D3 New Theatre. Stalag Luft 3. 42
A band of musicians sitting behind music stands with 'JF' on the front. The conductor leads at the side. The musicians are playing saxophones, a piano, double bass, trumpets, drums and other instruments
Certification of enlistment application by Peter Banks to Royal Auxiliary Air Force
Noted that James Banks has applied to enlist in 3619 Fighter Control Unit of the Royal Auxiliary Air Force.
D4 New Theatre. Stalag Luft 3. 42
Two actors fighting with swords watched by a man dressed as a woman. The band is playing behind them, led by their conductor. The backdrop is a painted city scene.
D5 "Meet Mrs. Mandon." Stalag Luft 3. Nov. 42
One actor dressed in a white dinner jacket, bow tie and glasses is holding a bottle of wine. The second actor is wearing a night shirt and night cap and is leaning towards the first actor.
D6 "Meet Mrs. Mandon." Stalag Luft 3. Nov. 42
14 men arranged in two rows on stage. The front row of seven men is seated and at each end is an airman. The rest of the cast are wearing period costume, dinner jackets and bow ties and suits. One man is dressed as a butler. Behind is a painted…
D7 "Meet Mrs. Mandon." Stalag Luft 3. Nov. 42
An actor dressed in a dark suit is standing by a painting of a woman holding a small child. On the backdrop is a fireplace with a clock on the mantelpiece.
D8 Producer & Writer of "Meet Mrs. Mandon"
Two airmen identified in the title as producer and writer of the play are seated on the set. One airman has pilot wings, the other has an unidentified brevet.
D9 Poster for "Bums on Broadway"
A poster for the play "Bums on Broadway". The poster is in art deco style and features a man wearing a cravat and a woman dressed in a swim suit. She is holding an out of scale pen and quill. Captions read 'FMP', 'Play by Nick Martin', 'Music by Les…
D10 "Bums on Broadway." Stalg Luft 3. 42
Two actors dressed as civilians on either side of a tall uniformed man. He is wearing a double breasted jacket, shirt tie and hat. He has three medals.
D11 "Bums on Broadway." Stalg Luft 3. 42
A couple including a man dressed as a woman wearing a long dress and a fur top standing on the stage. He is wearing a jacket, flannels, shirt and tie. Behind is a painted backdrop of a balustrade and buildings
D12 "Bums on Broadway." Stalg Luft 3. 4
Three actors in dark suits and bow ties. Two men dresses similarly in loose trousers and cossack tops. One is holding an accordion and the other a whip. On stage is a piano and a set of drums. Behind is a painted ornamental balustrade and city scene.…
D13 "Bums on Broadway." Stalg Luft 3. 4
Musicians playing a piano. an oboe, a double bass, drums, guitar and trumpet, on stage. Behind is the painted backdrop of an ornamental balustrade and a city scene.