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My Dear John!
Addressed to his barrack, a letter from Iga to John saying that she is leaving the camp and suggesting he finds someone who knows Polish to translate her letter.
Letter from Iga about her living conditions
Thanking John for the drawing he sent and describing her poor living conditions with 160 girls sleeping on the floor. Iga says she is moving camp and that it is forbidden to write between Stalags and giving John an address to write to later.
Dear friend
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A letter from Iga
Message from Iga with thanks
Thanking John for the parcel he sent and apologising for her poor English.
Letter from Iga asking why John was sad
To John thanking him for his letter and saying a letter will be ready the next day at 10 o'clock and asking why John was sad.
Letter from Iga about her move
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To John thanking him for his letter and telling him she is moving to a new camp the next day.
A letter from Iga and John's reply
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Iga writes that her health is improving, she is working in the hospital and wishes John a happy Christmas. John replies that he is glad she is feeling better and wishes her a happy new year.
Letter from Iga with apologies
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Iga is sorry that she was unable to meet John due to sickness.
Letter from airwoman Iga
Describes her difficulties in learning english and desire to improve. She writes from a prisoner of war camp saying she is an airwoman and asks if John is a pilot and requests that John send some English books.
Going on Leave
A booklet providing information on resettlement of ex prisoners of war.
John's employment history
A summary of John's career including pre-war employment, war time service and post war period, from 1939 to 1973.
Career Particulars
Chronological list of John's employments including with Shell International Petroleum, British Petroleum and Hawker Siddeley Dynamics between 1945 and 1972.
School Reference
A reference listing John's achievements in school between 1933 and 1939 and having an excellent character and cheerful disposition.
Iga preparing for travel
To John saying she is preparing for travel and that a letter will be ready at 4 o'clock.
Iga looking for the ball
A note to John saying she is looking for the ball and is nervous.
Message from Iga
A note to John about a letter to be written the next day at 12 o'clock.
Message from Iga
To John confirming a letter will be sent the next day at 10 o'clock and that she was feeling sad and nervous.
Application for Enrolment
Form for Royal Air Force personnel to apply for external courses.
Summary of Medical Board
John's medical classification and orders given for his return to unit,
A message of welcome
Welcome letter to John confirming his selection for aircrew training.
Diary of John's journey to South Africa
A description of travelling in convoy on the Highland Princess with 1,700 other Royal Air Force and British Army personnel. Including details of the onboard conditions, weather, a stopover, gun duty, attending lectures and wildlife sightings.…
John Walter Gifford Saunders' Service and Release Book
John's Service and Release Book covering the period 2 March 1942 to 26 February 1946.
John Walter Gifford Saunders' Airman's Service and Pay Book
Contains personal and service information for John covering the period 11 September 1941 to 19 February 1945.
Gerard Kilburn
Gerard Kilburn standing in a hole, dug for an Anderson shelter in the garden. A clothes line of washing can be seen in the top of the photograph.
Frank Kilburn
Frank Kilburn aged 21 wearing a flying jacket and parachute harness.