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A British and German Pen Pals Friendship between 1937-1943

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posted on 2024-06-05, 19:40 authored by Their Finest Hour Project Team

Had a German pen-friend (Heinz) who they met in 1937. They were in the youth Luftwaffe but were killed in an accident.

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Photos, letters and postcards sent between John and Heinz

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John Holden and Heinz Biener

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Anon

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John Holden was the contributor's late father

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Shared at Theale Library, Berkshire on 14 November 2023.

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99788 | TLI022

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    Their Finest HourWorld War TwoAir ForceArmed ForcesEuropeEuropeanGermanGerman Air ForceGermanyLuftwaffeMilitaryPhotoPhotographPhotographsPhotosVE DayVictory In Europe

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