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No 8(B) Squadron, Aden
Two photographs of a large group from a squadron arranged in six rows in front of a Vickers Vincent. The first image is cropped.
The second image is the full squadron with five individuals marked, 'No 8 Squadron, Aden, 1936/37 "Vickers Vincent".…
The second image is the full squadron with five individuals marked, 'No 8 Squadron, Aden, 1936/37 "Vickers Vincent".…
No. 8 Squadron Aden Over the Harbour 1936
A flight of nine Vickers Vincents flying over Aden Harbour.
Oliver Bell
The head of Oliver sticking above the fuselage. On the reverse is a comment that he was in the rear cockpit on a flight to Aden.
Oliver Bell - Certificate of Service and Release
A certificate releasing Oliver from service.
Oliver Bell and a Man
Oliver standing with a local man. Oliver is wearing a pith helmet and shorts. They are standing at the top of a flight of stairs with a metal railing. On the reverse of a second copy is 'Oliver Bell'.
Oliver Bell and Crew fuelling a Vickers Vincent
Eight men including Oliver, fuelling a Vickers Vincent. On the reverse 'Filling up at Kormakser with yours truly looking handsome on the lower wing.'
Oliver Bell and his Bride
Oliver and his bride leaving the church, both in uniform. On the reverse '1942'.
Oliver Bell and Termite Hill
A tall termite hill with Oliver in pith helmet and shorts. On the reverse 'The great Bell Sahib in Somaliland in front of an ant hill'.
Oliver Bell's log book
Flying log book for Oliver Bell covering the period from 18th January 1935 to 30th September 1938. He was at RAF Cranwell and then posted to Aden and the Middle East with 12(B) and 8(B) Squadrons. Aircraft flown were Hart, Vincent and Wellesley.
On Board TSS 'Cameronia'
A view of the stern of a passenger ship, two funneled from another ship, 'Cameronia'. It is filled with pith helmeted men. On the reverse 'On board TSS 'Cameronia' Oct 1935. Remember when we stopped in Lake Timsah opposite this Italian Troopship "SS…
Operations in the Aden Protectorate and Air Operations Round Aden
Two newspaper cuttings with an explanation of the RAF's activities in Aden.
Polo on Christmas Day
A man on a donkey watched by a small boy. The man has a hat and a hockey stick. The reverse has 'Polo on Christmas Day'. The reverse of a second copy has 'Oliver Bell in Aden around 1938'.
Potez 25
Port side of a biplane with two more behind. On the reverse 'Oliver Bell flew in this aircraft in Aden 1938'.
RAF Bomber Command Tea Towel
A Tea towel with a sketch map of Eastern England. 93 airfields are numbered and named, the different bombers are depicted and named, the Group headquarters are named and there is a quote from Winston Churchill.
Rigoletto Programme
A programme for the opera, Rigoletto with details on the production in English and Italian.
Robat, Aden 1936
A group of airmen arranged in five rows in front of an aircraft and a tented hangar. Oliver is marked with a small cross.
Ruins of Turkish Fort, Aden
A view of a ruined Turkish fort at Khormakser, Aden. On the reverse 'Turkish Fort at Kormakser'.
Sergeant Oliver Bell
A half length portrait of Oliver in uniform. On the reverse 'Oliver Herbert Bell 20/12/1915 to 5/4/1997 Service 12/01/1932 - 6/03/1956'.
Steamer Point, Aden
A view of Steamer Point taken from an elevated location. Numerous huts and buildings are visible. A section of the coast has been fenced off and marked in pen with a small arrow. On the reverse 'General view of Aden shore at Steamer Point. Note…
The Flying Classroom
A Vickers Victoria used for teaching and training at Cranwell.
Three Airmen
Three airmen standing in uniform with their arms behind their backs. Behind is a hotel. Corporal Oliver Bell is on the right.
Vickers Vincent in Flight
An air-to-air image of the port side of a Vincent, K4132. On the reverse is a comment that Oliver is in the rear seat.