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Ken Hemmings Autobiography
A detailed autobiography of Ken's RAF service.
Interview with Samuel Adolphus Jordon
Samuel Jordon grew up in British Guiana and volunteered for the Air Force when he was 18. He discusses his journey to the UK, his training and work as a clerk.
While training at RAF Melksham the war ended. He was then posted to the Number 1 School…
While training at RAF Melksham the war ended. He was then posted to the Number 1 School…
Heligoland again hit
Page 26 of Marjorie Rogers' diary. Marjorie refers to the raids on Heligoland on 19-4-45 and Berchtesgaden on 25-4-45, carried out by Ken. This last was Ken's 30th operation and he was allowed 14 days leave then reported to Catterick.
Today is V-Day
Page 28 of Marjorie Rogers' diary. Public holidays were announced to celebrate the end of the war in Europe.
Letter from John Slater recording his wartime experiences, post war thoughts.
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Joined the RAF in February 1939 and was eventually selected for training as an air gunner. Writes of training and crewing up at OTU where he flew some operational leaflet and mining operations on Whitleys. Follows a time on Coastal Command and…
Interview with Douglas Clark
Doug Clark grew up in Lincolnshire and witnessed the construction of RAF Ludford Magna. He saw the wreckage of a Lancaster crash and recalled the time when Lancasters filled the sky. After he left school, he joined the Royal Observer Corps. He went…
Interview with Beryl Fitter
Beryl Fitter grew up in Birmingham during the war. She recalls the many hours spent in the Anderson or Morrison shelter. She also experienced the Black Market which supplemented the rations. The house across from them was bombed. An incendiary landed…
The Straits Times 8 September 1945
A newspaper published in Malaya after VJ day.
Order of Service for united service in Lincoln Minster on the ending of the war
Order of Service with hymns and lessons.
Thanksgiving service
Notice of a thanksgiving service.
Command routine orders
A communication to the men and women of Bomber Command from Air Chief Marshall A T Harris in which he summarises the impact of Bomber Command. References the disruption of enemy communications, industrial output and submarine training; striking…
Michael Carter Faiers, memoir
Michael Carter Faiers joined the RAF in 1942 and served as a navigator with 419 Squadron RCAF at Middleton St George. After converting to Halifax at 1664 Heavy Conversion Unit, RAF Croft, he began operational flying with 419 Squadron, taking part in…
Family and V E Day celebrations
Top left: Three men standing under a tree. Captioned. 'Dick, George, Alf. Emily's three brothers'.
Top right: Two women sit with their arms linked with those of a man in uniform. Captioned, 'Emily Bob Nellie'.
Centre: Two women standing in rough…
Top right: Two women sit with their arms linked with those of a man in uniform. Captioned, 'Emily Bob Nellie'.
Centre: Two women standing in rough…
Var kamp er kronet med seier
Norwegian language newspaper
Union Jack newspaper, 8 May 1945
Copy of the Western Italy edition of the newspaper, Special Edition reporting Victory in Europe Day. Contains articles on various repercussions around Europe, 'The Great Alliance", a report of the invasion campaign, of Britain's war and of the…
Letter from John Mansell to his parents and Joy
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John writes from Stalag 3A on VE day. He is not sure when he will get home. He is very excited and has lots of plans.
The King's Speech, May 8th 1945
The King's speech on May 8th 1945, VE day.
Churchill's Speech
Churchill's speech announcing the end of the Second World War.
Harry Brabin memoir
Harry joined the Royal Australian Air Force on 25 June 1942 as a wireless operator/air gunner, receiving his initial training in Australia before going to Canada for trade training. He sailed on the SS Johan Van Barneve to San Francisco and recalls a…
Secret telegram advising of cessation of hostilities
A secret telegram sent by the RAF.
Street celebrations
A crowd of people in the street. Behind is a view of Piccadilly Circus, facing the Swan & Edgar Ltd building, Coventry Street, London.
On the reverse 'P.H.' and 'J.E.'
On the reverse 'P.H.' and 'J.E.'
Street dancing
An airman and a man dancing in the street watched by a large crowd in front of the former Swan & Edgar Ltd department store, 10 Piccadilly, London.
On the reverse 'P.H. J.E.'.
On the reverse 'P.H. J.E.'.
Duke Street, London
A street procession, led by a man in a top hat. Behind is a view of Duke Street St James’s.
On the reverse 'Turning off Piccadily on V+1 day' and 'Crown Copyright reserved'.
Identification kindly provided by Ambrose Paul Chapel of the…
On the reverse 'Turning off Piccadily on V+1 day' and 'Crown Copyright reserved'.
Identification kindly provided by Ambrose Paul Chapel of the…
Street celebrations, Piccadilly Circus, St Pauls, St Martin in the Fields and Trafalgar Square
Seven photographs from an album. Taken on or after VE day.
#1 an airman and a man dancing in the street in front of the former Swan & Edgar Ltd department store, 10 Piccadilly, London.
#2 a crowd of people in the street. Behind is a view of…
#1 an airman and a man dancing in the street in front of the former Swan & Edgar Ltd department store, 10 Piccadilly, London.
#2 a crowd of people in the street. Behind is a view of…
VE Day
Left page: top, crowds celebrating.
Middle left, Winston Churchill acknowledging the crowds.
Middle right, crowds gathered outside Buckingham Palace.
Bottom, the King, Queen, Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret with Winston Churchill on the…
Middle left, Winston Churchill acknowledging the crowds.
Middle right, crowds gathered outside Buckingham Palace.
Bottom, the King, Queen, Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret with Winston Churchill on the…