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HM King George at RAF Bicester
Two photographs of King George inspection RAF airmen at Bicester. Arnold is second behind the King.
Lars Andersen and Molly Cordner's Wedding
Lars and his bride on their wedding day. On the reverse 'Lars Cornelius Andersen (Neil) and Molly Cordner's Marriage (1916)'.
Letter from Arnold Christian to his Wife
The letter has at the top been annotated 'A's last letter'. He writes that it is a sort of holiday since he has a lot of freedom, in the north of Scotland.
A note attached to the letter states that he was lost in action 48 hours later.
A note attached to the letter states that he was lost in action 48 hours later.
Letter to Arnold Christian's Wife
The letter expresses regret that her husband was shot down and is missing.
Letter to Arnold Christian's Wife
The letter expresses sadness that her husband is missing.
Letter to Arnold Christian's Wife
The writer writes hoping that he husband is safe and well.
Letter to Arnold Christian's Wife
The letter advises that her husband is now considered to have lost his life.
Letter to Arnold Christian's Wife
The letter advises that a War Gratuity of £45 has been enclosed.
Letter to Arnold Christian's Wife
The letter advises that her husband is missing.
Letter to Arnold Christian's Wife
The letter advises that her husband is missing but explains he could be a prisoner of war.
Letter to Arnold Christian's Wife
The letter advises that there has been no news about her husbands disappearance. Because of the lapse of time the writer suggest that he has lost his life.
Letter to Arnold Christian's Wife
The letter proposes that Arnold is presumed dead.
Letter to Arnold Christian's Wife
The letter confirms that her husband is considered to have died on 8th May.
Letter to Arnold Christian's Wife
The letter expresses sorrow at the loss of her husband.
Letter to Arnold Christian's Wife
The letter is a calculation of money owed to Catherine.
Letter to Cathy Cordner from Her Uncle, Neil
He thanks her for her letter. Molly, his wife, has just left Shanghai. She is expected to return with Buster, their son. He has sent her a banknote to spend on chocolates.
Neil Cordner and Margaret Havelock's Wedding
Arnold's brother-in-law's wedding to Margaret on 5th August 1944. The caption reads the third adult is believed to be the bride's sister. The child is unknown.
No 3 Flying Training School, RAF Grantham 1931
Two photographs of the school's buildings. There is snow on the ground in the second photograph.
No 4 Devonshire Road, Birkenhead
Two colour photographs of the Christian family home in the 1920s, captioned 'This was the Christian family home in the 1920's and location of the family motor business. After Arnold joined the RAF and no longer played a part in the business his elder…
No 4 Devonshire Road, Birkenhead
A view of the garages at the rear of the house, now separate from the house. A satellite photograph shows the garages and the flats that replaced the church.
Norah Cordner
A full length portrait of Norah dressed as a milkmaid. On the reverse 'Norah Cordner (nee Barrass) age 20 Fancy dress ball (Dairy Maid) Auntie Cathie & Dad's mother'.
Note on Document Copies for Victor Christian
The note refers to document copies in this collection. These include the birth of Victor, the marriage of Victor to Fanny, the birth of their second child Victor, the 1911 census and the will of Victor.
Public Houses Owned/Leased by Gertrude Christian
Three photographs of public houses owned or leased by Arnold's mother, captioned 'believed during the 1920's, pictured 1994 '.
#1 Druids Inn
#2 Kings Head
#3 Salisbury Arms, captioned 'Believed 1926 sitting outside: Audrey dau [sic] of Vera…
#1 Druids Inn
#2 Kings Head
#3 Salisbury Arms, captioned 'Believed 1926 sitting outside: Audrey dau [sic] of Vera…
RAF Hornchurch
Four photographs from an album page
#1 and 4 are side views of a Bristol Bulldog.
#2 is a port side view of an Armstrong Whitworth Atlas J-9460.
#3 is a group of nine biplanes.
All captioned RAF Hornchurch.
#1 and 4 are side views of a Bristol Bulldog.
#2 is a port side view of an Armstrong Whitworth Atlas J-9460.
#3 is a group of nine biplanes.
All captioned RAF Hornchurch.
Ruthin School
A montage sheet with an explanation and a postcard. The message on the postcard is printed. Arnold is in a group of cadets and is marked with a cross.