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'A' Flight RAF Grantham
Three photographs captioned A Flight Hawker Tomtits. Arnold is in the third photograph. One aircraft is J-9781.
'C' Flight RAF Grantham
Three photographs of Armstrong Whitworth Siskins.
#1 and 3 are port side views. One aircraft is J-8869.
#2 is a front view.
#1 and 3 are port side views. One aircraft is J-8869.
#2 is a front view.
'D' Flight RAF Grantham
Three photographs of Armstrong Whitworth Atlases.
#1 a port side view
#2 two airmen shaking hands at the front of an Atlas
#3 a port side view of an Atlas with a Hucks Starter vehicle at the front.
#1 a port side view
#2 two airmen shaking hands at the front of an Atlas
#3 a port side view of an Atlas with a Hucks Starter vehicle at the front.
'In a World of Space' Card
A card sent to Arnold's wife. He expresses sadness that he can't be with them at Christmas.
105 Squadron and Arnold Christian
A brief biography of Arnold and his time with 105 Squadron.
105 Squadron Cartoon
A cartoon of the airmen of 105 Squadron. The caption reads 'Caricature drawing of 105 Squadron members - early 1941. The Officer Commanding 105 Squadron is AL Christian (centre, wearing flight jacket). Command was assumed by AL Christian on 24…
13 Airmen and a Hawker Tomtit
13 airmen arranged in two rows in front of a Tomtit biplane.
Alfred Christian, Certificate of Death
A copy of Alfred's Death Certificate.
Arnold Christian
A half length portrait of Wing Commander Arnold Christian, in uniform.
Arnold Christian and Catherine Cordner's Marriage Certificate
A copy of Arnold's marriage certificate.
Arnold Christian and Catherine Cordner's Wedding
Arnold and Catherine's wedding photograph with Arthur, the best man, Nancy, Molly, George and Audrey. They are standing outside the church. Arnold is in uniform.
Arnold Christian and Catherine Cordner's Wedding
Two photographs of Arnold and Catherine standing outside the church. Arnold is in uniform.
Arnold Christian and Catherine Cordner's Wedding and Family members
Two photographs of Arnold's family.
#1 Arnold and Catherine's wedding day. On the reverse 'Catherine Allan Cordner & Arnold Louis Christian;s marriage 27.9.32
#2 is four family members identified on the reverse as 'Left to right: -
Allan Cordner…
#1 Arnold and Catherine's wedding day. On the reverse 'Catherine Allan Cordner & Arnold Louis Christian;s marriage 27.9.32
#2 is four family members identified on the reverse as 'Left to right: -
Allan Cordner…
Arnold Christian and Family
Three photographs of Arnold and family.
#1 is Norman and Arnold captioned 'Norman Vincent Christian (On left) Circa 1913/14 Arnold Louis Christian'.
#2 is a group of four sitting on the hillside, captioned ' Vera Frances Arnold Louis Vincent…
#1 is Norman and Arnold captioned 'Norman Vincent Christian (On left) Circa 1913/14 Arnold Louis Christian'.
#2 is a group of four sitting on the hillside, captioned ' Vera Frances Arnold Louis Vincent…
Arnold Christian and Five Airmen
A group of six airmen studying a map. Behind is a biplane. Four airmen are wearing leather helmets and two are in standard uniform. On the reverse is handwritten 'Arnold Hornchurch 1934' and typewritten a press release.
Arnold Christian and Five officers
Arnold standing with a group of five airmen. In the caption he is identified as third from left.
Arnold Christian in a Bulldog
A port side view of a Bristol Bulldog in flight, captioned 'AL Christian'.
Arnold Christian on Holiday
Two photographs of holiday snaps.
#1 is Arnold and his two boys, captioned ' L-R: Arnold Louis, Derek Allan, Brian Arnold Holidays - 1937'.
#2 is four children captioned 'from top: Brian, Margaret (family friend), Derek, June summer holiday -…
#1 is Arnold and his two boys, captioned ' L-R: Arnold Louis, Derek Allan, Brian Arnold Holidays - 1937'.
#2 is four children captioned 'from top: Brian, Margaret (family friend), Derek, June summer holiday -…
Arnold Christian, Crew and Halifax
A photograph taken of the three crew under the front of a Halifax on the day of its first flight. It is captioned 'Halifax Maiden Flight 25.10.39
Crew: Navigator S/L A L Christian
Observer - EA Wright Esq
Pilot - Maj JLBH Cordes (Retd)
at; RAF…
Crew: Navigator S/L A L Christian
Observer - EA Wright Esq
Pilot - Maj JLBH Cordes (Retd)
at; RAF…
Arnold Christian's Decorations
A photograph of four medals, one clasp and an oak leaf awarded to Arnold. The medals are 1939-1945 Star, Air Crew Europe Star, 1939-1945 Defence medal and the 1939-1945 medal.
Each medal is described in the accompanying text.
Each medal is described in the accompanying text.
Arnold Christian's Family
Four photographs of some of Arnold's family.
#1 is a head and shoulders portrait of his brother. It is annotated 'Lars Cornelius Andersen (Neil) Born 7.9.1888 Died 1938 Auntie Molly's husband'.
#2 is of a woman standing in a garden with two dogs.…
#1 is a head and shoulders portrait of his brother. It is annotated 'Lars Cornelius Andersen (Neil) Born 7.9.1888 Died 1938 Auntie Molly's husband'.
#2 is of a woman standing in a garden with two dogs.…
Arnold Christian's In-laws - The Cordners
Two family photographs headed 'The Cordners'.
#1 Auntie Molly with great niece, June (Arnold and Cathie's daughter). Taken at 556 Banbury, Road, Oxford 1948.
#2 Auntie Molly, Neil Cordner (nephew to Molly), Catherine Christian (niece to Molly) and…
#1 Auntie Molly with great niece, June (Arnold and Cathie's daughter). Taken at 556 Banbury, Road, Oxford 1948.
#2 Auntie Molly, Neil Cordner (nephew to Molly), Catherine Christian (niece to Molly) and…
Arnold Christian's Log book
Pilot's Flying log book for Wing Commander A.L. Christian, covering the period from 1 December 1936 to 8 May 1941. Detailing his flying training, instructional duties and operations flown. He was stationed at RAF Upper Heyford, RAF Upavon, RAF…
Arnold Christian's Mentioned in Despatches
Three separate mentions in despatches for gallant and distinguished service in the air.
Arnold Christian's Wife and Family
Four photographs on a page.
#1 is Arnold's wife, Catherine, taken in 1928.
#2 is a woman, Molly, with four children - Buster, Nancy, Cathie and Neil.
#3 is two men (Allan and Tom) with four children - Buster, Neil, Nancy and Cathie.
#2 and 3 were…
#1 is Arnold's wife, Catherine, taken in 1928.
#2 is a woman, Molly, with four children - Buster, Nancy, Cathie and Neil.
#3 is two men (Allan and Tom) with four children - Buster, Neil, Nancy and Cathie.
#2 and 3 were…