| Accession Number | P02339.004 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Film copy negative |
| Maker |
Lacey, C |
| Date made | August 1941 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Sandbostel, Germany. A funeral service at Stalag Xb Ilag Internment Camp for the crew of an RAF ...
Description
Sandbostel, Germany. A funeral service at Stalag Xb Ilag Internment Camp for the crew of an RAF Bristol Blenheim bomber who were all killed when their aircraft was shot down. Gathered beside the grave in the foreground are (left to right): a civilian German chaplain; Captain 'Tug' Wilson, RN, the most senior British officer in the camp; Major White, the camp padre; a German soldier who is a member of a guard of honour. Standing at ease in the rear is a mixed group of RAF and RN prisoners of war (POWs), one of whom (left) is photographing the scene. Captain Wilson is saluting the dead airmen and is holding a special wreath that has been made up in the camp. Major White was serving with the Green Howards when he was captured in France in 1940. (Donor C. Lacey)