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A poor aviator lay dying
Humorous seven verse poem/song asking comrades to remove parts from his body and assemble the engine again.
Air training corps certificate
To Pilot Officer G Shepherd in appreciation of services given.
Appointment to commission
To OC No 955 Air Training Corps Squadron covering appointment of G Shepherd a commission in the training branch of the RAFVR for service with the ATC.
Biography of Geoffrey Shepherd
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Written from memory and scrap book about the RAF service of his fighter pilot father, who volunteered in 1940. It covers training, first operational squadron in England followed by postings to the Middle East where he was testing Spitfires due to be…
Extracts from Geoff's letters
Several extracts of letters sent from June to September 1942. Tells he was now a prisoner of war, describes camp, accommodation, food, activities, mail, reading, sport, compatriots and his feelings.
Letter to Geoffrey Shepherd from the Air Ministry
Informs him that he would be appointed to a commission in the training branch of the Royal Air Force volunteer reserve for service in the air training corps. Encloses relevant documents.
Letter to Geoffrey Shepherd from the Air Ministry
Approval for his application to resign his commission in the training branch of the Royal Air Force volunteer reserve. Reminds him of the the provisions of the official secrets act concerning disclosure of any military matter or information. Includes…
List of RAF Fighter losses 9 May 1942 and Luftwaffe claims for same date. List of operations
List 9 Spitfire aircraft losses on 9 May 1942 including aircraft, pilot and fate where known. Includes Sgt G Shepherd shot down by Lt Artur Beese 1/JG 26, 1340 hrs crashed at Audricq. Continues with Luftwaffe claims for 10 Spitfires and one Tomahawk.…
Order for service of remembrance
Service at St Clement Danes for those members of the Royal Air Force and allied air forces who lost their lives while prisoners of war in German hands 1939-1945. Notes 50 officers shot after the great escape.
Programme for Battle of Britain 40th Anniversary Gala Concert
Blue cover giving date, location and that proceeds to RAF benevolent fund, the RAF Ex-POW charitable fund and the RAF museum battle of Britain fund.
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This item is available only at the University of Lincoln.
The Kriegie - news-sheet of the air force ex-P.O.W. association - No 10
Account of annual general meeting during which it was proposed that arrangements should be put in hand for a memorial service at St Clement Danes on the 25th anniversary of the 'Great Escape'. Continues with report on other AGM activities.
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The Kriegie - news-sheet of the air force ex-P.O.W. association - No 11
Contains b/w photograph of a building with tower with gate in front with sentry box. Captioned 'Spangenburg 1939'.
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This item is available only at the University of Lincoln.
The Kriegie - news-sheet of the air force ex-P.O.W. association - No 12
Headline - million spent, no compensation for Sachsenhausen pioneers. Account of a group of M.P.s planning a campaign in support of claims of 13 British servicemen and agents who were imprisoned in Sachsenhausen Concentration camp to receive payment.…
The Kriegie - news-sheet of the air force ex-P.O.W. association - No 13
Tribute to Stan Parris - who was very ill and included has caricature. Lists new members and h=gives details of November party November 25th at AF Reserves club.
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The Kriegie - news-sheet of the air force ex-P.O.W. association - No 14
Announces that compensation would be paid to thirteen Britons, including Group Captain Day who were maltreated at Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp. Followed by account of November party.
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The Kriegie - news-sheet of the air force ex-P.O.W. association - No 15
Account of annual general meeting. Followed by details of memorial service and next year's reunion. Last an advertisement for Sydney Smith's 'Wings Day' biography.
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The Kriegie - news-sheet of the air force ex-P.O.W. association - No 16
Home for Christmas. Writes about Christmas as prisoners of war. mentions 25th anniversary memorial of great escape.
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The Kriegie - news-sheet of the air force ex-P.O.W. association - No 17
Page contains b/w photograph of service inside St Clement Danes church.
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The Kriegie - news-sheet of the air force ex-P.O.W. association - No 18
Twenty-five years ago. B/w photograph of prisoners of war in a camp. Mentions that in April 1945 10,000 prisoners were marched from Stalag 357 Fallingbostel and some back again. Liberated by 7th Armoured Division. Goes on to announce the next reunion…
The Kriegie - news-sheet of the air force ex-P.O.W. association - No 19
Ex prisoners of war attention brought to the plight of Rudolf Hess, who was incarcerated in Spandau Prison after 30 years, and calling for his release. Follows on with account of annual general meeting.
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The Kriegie - news-sheet of the air force ex-P.O.W. association - No 20
The man who came to dinner. Gives account of guest speaker Peter Thomas speech at the RAF Club. Gives notice of annual general meeting and annual reunion.
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The Kriegie - news-sheet of the air force ex-P.O.W. association - No 21
Postal strike spoils reunion. Numbers at reunion reduced due to postal strike affected reminders. Followed by account of annual general meeting which also became a mini reunion. Concludes with committee situations vacant.
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The Kriegie - news-sheet of the air force ex-P.O.W. association - No 22
Editor apologises delay to this sedition. Reports on annual general meeting.
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The Kriegie - news-sheet of the air force ex-P.O.W. association - No 23
Consists of eulogy for Larry Slattery who died suddenly in September 1972. Mentions his contributions to the organisation.
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This item is available only at the University of Lincoln.
The Kriegie - news-sheet of the air force ex-P.O.W. association - No 24
Reports on work of committee members, an rearrangement of roles. Mentions , social secretary, membership secretary and treasurer, reunions, memorial services, parties and visit organised.
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This item is available only at the University of Lincoln.