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Airspeed AS 10 Oxford in fight
Air-to-air view of Airspeed AS 10 Oxford Mk.1 over a flat rural landscape with fields and woodland.
Alan Gwilliam’s Royal Air Force Pilot’s Flying Log Book. One
Alan Gwilliam’s Flying Log Book from 23rd December 1938 until 29th September 1943. Joined RAF Volunteer Reserve. Initial pilot training at No. 8 Elementary and Reserve Flying Training School, No. 4 Initial Training Wing, No. 4 Elementary Flying…
Alan Gwilliam’s Royal Air Force Pilot’s Flying Log Book. Two
Alan Gwilliam’s Pilot’s Flying Log Book from 29th September 1943 until 25th July 1953. Continued posting with 21 Service Flying Training School as an instructor. Posted to 76 Operational Training Unit in Palestine during March 1944 and then to No. 3…
An open wooden boat
Four men, each holding single oars, sat in an open boat, two at the bow and two at the stern. There are four empty cushioned seats in the centre of the boat.
Ansons in flight
Air-to-air view of five aircraft in loose formation, wing of a sixth visible, flying over land with a river running left to right. On the reverse 'Forming up after take off', '1949 Thornhill'.
Ant hills
Top left: People stand outside a group of grassed roofed huts with an anthill in the foreground.
Top right: Close up of an anthill. Captioned, 'ant hills'.
Centre: A man sits on an upturned bucket on the side of a road having his hair cut by…
Top right: Close up of an anthill. Captioned, 'ant hills'.
Centre: A man sits on an upturned bucket on the side of a road having his hair cut by…
Area around Guinea Fowl
First aerial view of dam and lake, captioned 'Umshumdige Dam near Fort Victoria', Second aerial view of landing ground captioned '20 E.F.T.S. R.A.T.G. Guinea Fowl'.
Third family of four in front of their hut, captioned 'Askari guard and his family…
Third family of four in front of their hut, captioned 'Askari guard and his family…
At the pool
Eight men wearing swimming trunks with trees beyond. John is second right at the back. On the reverse 'At the swimming pool the whole of the gang is here. Can you spot 'ern' '.
Avenue of huts
Single storey grass roofed huts with a serviceman standing outside number 22. The huts are arranged along a roadway with trees. The reverse is annotated 'This shows part of an avenue of huts. Unfortunately I took it the wrong way round'.
B Openshaw sight log book
Record of training navigation star and sun sights from ground and air between April 1943 and February 1944. Locations April to July 1943 at 24 bombing gunnery and navigation school at Moffat Southern Rhodesia on Anson aircraft. December 1943 at No 23…
Baboon
A lone baboon sitting on grass in an open area. On the reverse 'Baboon, Victoria Falls hotel 1942'.
Baboon
A baboon sitting under a tree in scrubland.
Baby Book (Rosemary McNamara)
The book describes journey and events of the journey from S Rhodesia to UK in June 1942 and then staying with her father's parents. It lists events growing up: teeth and first words. Two b/w photographs of baby in pram and other children. It carries…
Baobab tree
John standing far right under a baobab tree with fellow airman Harry standing far right together with three women and a man in civilian clothes. The trunk of the tree has graffiti and carvings on it. On the reverse 'This is a cream of tartar tree…
Baobab tree
John, second left and Harry, second right linked with four women standing in front of a baobab tree. The tree has multiple trunks which has graffiti etched onto it.
Baobab tree
John, standing far right, with a camera case slung over his arm and Harry, far left with his arms crossed. They are with three women and another man. John and harry are in shorts and shirts with rolled up sleeves and the other man is wearing…
Barrack blocks at Royal Air Force Mount Hampden
In the foreground a road. Behind are three single story corrugated iron barrack blocks amongst scattered trees. On the reverse 'RAF Mount Hampden, S Rhodesia, 1941
Ben Openshaw by swimming pool
A man wearing shorts, tunic and topee, standing with swimming pool, people and trees in the background.
Ben Openshaw standing by swimming pool
An airman wearing shorts, tunic and topee standing with towel in hand. In the background left a man in RAF uniform walking with a woman in a dress. Behind them on the left is a swimming pool with diving board, trees and people. On the reverse of one…
Biographic notes - Laurence Gerard Lyons McNamara (8 April 1915 - 19 December 1942)
Describes Laurence's early life and education. He travels to South Africa to join police in S Rhodesia where he met and married his wife, Eileen. He decided to learn to fly with Rhodesian Air Force, Joined the RAF and travelled back to UK. Mentions…
Boggie clock Gwelo
Tall clock tower with large buildings in the background, open space around it, captioned 'Boggie Clock Gwelo'.
Boys school Gwelo
Shows three storey modern building with open space in front, captioned 'Boys School Gwelo'.
Bulawayo city hall
Bulawayo city hall with square clock tower and columns. In the foreground tress and a memorial
Bulawayo City Hall
A two storey colonnaded building with a double height square clock tower with roman numerals showing the time as 4:38. The area in front of the building is open with trees surrounding.
Bulawayo street view
View of Abercorn street, Bulawayo (now renamed Jason Moyo Street) with shops either side. On the left a colonnade walkway. On the right are single and two storey shops, some with colonnades. In the centre of the row T Forbes and Son Jeweller. Two…