Recorded interview of Mrs Alexander by Dick Wickham, part 1 of 2 (side A of microcassette) (MC 376/569/1)
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Recorded interview of Mrs Alexander by Dick Wickham, part 1 of 2 (side A of microcassette)
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MC 376/569/1
1 side of microcassette
nd [late 1980s]
General documents relating to the activities of the 2nd Air Division/Wartime Norfolk/Dick Wickham's recordings of Norfolk residents
Dick Wickham, Mrs Alexander
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Mrs Alexander and Dick Wickham discsuss general memories of American servicemen and memorable incidents during the Second World War, with occasional contributions from Mr Alexander. Refers to Mrs Alexander's father's work at Topcroft village store and deliveries he made to Hardwick airfield. Describes interactions with Americans in the village and mother supplying eggs to Americans. Dick Wickham talks about working for the American Red Cross Club. Mrs Alexander describes a Morrison shelter and a local air crash in Spring Wood. Dick Wickham talks about sneaking onto the airbase. Mrs Alexander describes witnessing the German fighter intrusion [22 April 1944, 'Night of the Intruders']. Dick Wickham talks about his book. Discussion about V2 bombs. Discussion about family and Mrs Alexander relates story of her husband returning from RAF leave on VE day. Mr Alexander describes his VE day celebrations and outlines his military career. Discussion about Doodlebugs. For continuation recording, see MC 376/569/2a.