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Interview with Jacqui Whitehead
Jacqui Whitehead talks of how she has been involved with veterans, remembrance, and the Air Gunners Association over the last thirty years. She discusses stories of reconciliation, and how the Flightpath of Friendship and Reconciliation became a…
Alfred Clayton and other members of 5 Group Signals Section HQ
Alfred Clayton and other members of Signals Section HQ, No. 5 Group, RAF, May 1945. On reverse, note: 'Clayton GPO Sigs'. Sticker attached: 'ALFRED CLAYTON, 4th from right front row, light coloured suit'.
N.A.A.F.I. Restaurant
Photograph of an empty N.A.A.F.I. restaurant. Chairs and tables are arranged uniformly along the length of the room and there is some additional seating visible on the left. A notice board can be seen on the right.
Above the photograph is printed…
Above the photograph is printed…
George Edward Gadd biography
A short biography of Sergeant George Gadd, containing information about his death, his family and his civilian life and boxing prowess before joining the Royal Air Force.
It also states that his name can be found on the Dunstable War memorial and…
It also states that his name can be found on the Dunstable War memorial and…
Charles Woolford's National Service Grade Card
National Service Grade Card recording that Charles Woolford was medically examined on 13 May 1941 and placed in grade three. His age, height and colour of eyes and hair are recorded on the reverse of the card.
GF Hawkins' Caterpillar Club Association shield
A wooden shield with the badge of the Caterpillar Club Association affixed to it. Along the top is a banner which says, "North West Branch, founded 16th October 1981". Below the badge is another banner with, "G.F. Hawkins, 8th August 1944"
Caterpillar Club philatelic cover
Postcard philatelic cover commemorating the diamond jubilee of the Caterpillar Club. It has a postage stamp reflecting three distinct stages of the progress of information technology and has been stamped by the Birmingham Philatelic Counter. It is…
Caterpillar
An embroidered caterpillar, similar in design to the brooches issued by Irving Airchute of Great Britain Limited. Gold-coloured thread forms the body of the caterpillar while a finer gold thread has been used for the feet and bright red thread for…
A E Clayton autobiographical notes
A E Clayton autobiographical notes, containing his family history, training and subsequent employment in telecommunications pre war, during the war, and post war.
Kuan Yin See, Penang
Two photographs of the Kuan Yin See, or Temple of the Goddess of Mercy, at Burmah Road, Penang.
#1 the exterior. On the reverse 'Chinese temple in Georgetown'.
#2 the interior. On the reverse 'Inside Chinese temple grounds on Penang hill'.
#1 the exterior. On the reverse 'Chinese temple in Georgetown'.
#2 the interior. On the reverse 'Inside Chinese temple grounds on Penang hill'.
Three airmen and a Malaysian
Three airmen in shorts sitting on a bench with a Malaysian. Behind is a large thatched roof hut.
Malay village
Two identical photographs of a view towards some huts.
Malay village and Jungle railway
Two photographs.
#1 is a Malay village.
#2 is a jungle railway running up Penang hill.
Both photographs are repeated with appropriate annotation on the reverse.
#1 is a Malay village.
#2 is a jungle railway running up Penang hill.
Both photographs are repeated with appropriate annotation on the reverse.
Ceremonial dance and Kapitan Keling minaret
Two photographs.
#1 is identified as a ceremonial dance.
#2 is the Kapitan Keling minaret, Penang.
Both are on one page and then repeated on separate pages.
#1 is identified as a ceremonial dance.
#2 is the Kapitan Keling minaret, Penang.
Both are on one page and then repeated on separate pages.
Penang Pagoda and Kek Lok Si Temple
Two photographs. 1 and 2 are annotated 'Penang Buddist temple' and 'Chinese temple'. Both photographs are repeated with the appropriate annotation on the reverse.
Interview with John Robert Dobson McClements
Interview with John McClements regarding his parents Robert and Iris McClements, and his decision to make a documentary about Operation Gisela, and his father's friend, Jack Laffoley.
Additional information on John Gifford Laurence Laffoley is…
Pressed poppy
Pressed pink petals with multiple folds and creases and the seed head of a poppy mounted on a cream coloured card. The flower was found in Arthur Wrigley's log book.
Arthur Wrigley in civilian clothes
Arthur Wrigley outside leaning against the wall in a doorway. Plants, a hedge and another building are visible in the background.
Arthur Wrigley in civilian clothes
Arthur Wrigley in an open necked, short sleeved shirt standing on a hillside. Hills, woodland and fields with walls are visible in the background. The reverse shows the image has been printed on a post card.
Arthur Wrigley in civilian clothes
Arthur Wrigley standing outside with a raincoat folded over his right arm. The reverse of the image has handwritten annotations. There is a list of names, some of which have been crossed out, and some sums of money for items such as stamps and…
Arthur Wrigley in civilian clothes
Arthur Wrigley, in civilian clothes, sitting outside on rocks.
Two men in civilian clothes
Two men wearing three piece suits standing outside on grass with trees in the background. The reverse of the image shows that the photograph has been printed on a post card.
Arthur Wrigley's wedding
Arthur Wrigley, in uniform, and his bride standing outside a church doorway in Pestwich, Manchester. The reverse of the image is annotated 'Dec 18th 1941'.
Arthur Kenneth Wrigley in civilian clothes
Head and shoulders photograph of Arthur Wrigley in civilian clothes. The reverse of the image is annotated 'Our beloved Ken - 1941'.
Arthur Wrigley's wedding photograph
Arthur Wrigley in uniform and his bride, Joan, standing beside a car. A man behind the couple is holding up a child who is scattering them with confetti.