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Typed slide index from the John W. Allen World War II Collection, undated. Note that some slides listed in the index were not included in the donated collection and some captions may not match the slides present in the folder. One typed page.

Photographic slide of servicemen with the Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress aircraft "Times A-Wastin'," likely taken at RAF Bassingbourn, England, circa 1944. The aircraft's nose art depicts a serviceman busting through a newspaper. Inscription on slide:…

Photographic slide of a locomotive, England, circa 1944-1945.Inscription on slide: "97."Typed caption on accompanying document: "97. English locomotive."

Photographic slide of serviceman John W. Allen standing outside, circa 1944-1945. The squadron patch for the 401st Bombardment Squadron is visible on his bomber jacket.Inscription on slide: "33."

Photographic slide of serviceman John W. Allen sleeping on a bunk, circa 1944. Inscription on slide: "Sack time / John / 44 / 38."

Photographic slide of serviceman John W. Allen playing golf, England, circa 1944-1945. Inscription on slide: "39 / Eng / Golfing."

Photographic slide of serviceman John W. Allen holding coconuts, Christmas Island, circa 1945.Inscription on slide: "121."Typed caption on accompanying document: "121. Coconuts on X-mas Island."

Photographic slide of Furzedown Manor, England, circa 1944.Inscription on slide: "108."Typed caption on accompanying document: "108. Furze Down [sic] Manor 1944."

Photographic slide of a fire hall in Royston, England, circa 1944-1945. The slide has several holes on the left side.Inscription on slide: "96."Typed caption on accompanying document: "96. Firehall, Royston."

Photographic slide of a damaged church, circa 1944-1945.Inscription on slide: "101."Typed caption on accompanying document: "101. Bombed church."