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Wounded in Normandy
Two soldiers from Melton Mowbray were reported as wounded.
Wing Commander Walsh
He is standing drinking from a beer mug. He is dressed in khaki and shorts. On the reverse 'Wing Commander Walsh. Principle Medical Officer RAF Tengah Singapore October 1946.'
Warrant Officer Wright and Colleague, No 60 PTC Tengah
Two airmen dressed in shorts and khaki standing beside tents. On the reverse 'Sgt ? & W/O Wright both accounts section (Rice bashers) Wizard types. No 60 PTC Tengah Singapore 1946.'
Wardley west of Uppingham
A vertical aerial photograph taken over fields. A road meanders from left to right.
It is annotated '2211 812. 6000 5" 11-6-44'
It is annotated '2211 812. 6000 5" 11-6-44'
VC's smile made men brave
A newspaper cutting about Captain Edwin Swales DFC. His aircraft was badly damaged but he ordered his crew to leave and he went down with his aircraft.
Ulm
A vertical aerial photograph taken during an operation at Ulm. Most of the image is obscured by cloud or explosions. It is annotated '4710 EWS 17/18.12.44//NT 7" 12500 118° 1932½ ULM C 1HC 4000IN 15X4 23SEC F/O MORGAN C 103'.
Two Tachikawa Ki-54 aircraft
Port side view of two twin engine transport aircraft with green crosses painted on their side. Behind is a large hangar.
Two Airmen in a cemetery
The two men are standing behind a grave in a cemetery.
Two Airmen by a Nissen Hut
The two men in uniform are standing beside a Nissen hut.
Two Airmen beside Nissen Huts
Two airmen standing in front of two Nissen huts. On the reverse 'Russ'.
Two Airmen
Two airmen standing in uniform outside Nissen huts. On the reverse 'Russ'.
Trams heading to the Giza Pyramids
Two trams on the road leading to Giza with the three pyramids visible in the distance.
Trainee Airman
A three quarter length portrait of a trainee airman with a Volunteers Reserve shoulder badge. On the reverse 'To Ivor, With best wishes, from Jock'.
Three Men in two Canoes
Three men in two canoes. Behind is a yacht. The reverse is blank.
Three Funneled Liner
A large three funneled ship. The image is very blurred.
Three Airmen on HMS Atheling
The three men are seated on the deck of a ship. On the reverse 'HMS Atheling From Ceylon to Singapore July 1946 F/Lt ? S/Ldr Carmichael. Self sitting on a Carey float.'
Thian Hock Keng Temple
An ornate Chinese temple in Singapore. In front are rickshaws.
The W.OP/AG
A poem about the work done by a Wireless operator air gunner.
The Sphinx, Giza
A view of the Sphinx with two of the pyramids behind.
The Phoenix Tea Gardens, Kandy
A low building with a statue of a soldier on a horse in the gardens. On the reverse 'The Phoenix Tea Gardens Kandy Ceylon May 1946'.
The Mess Defence
A field gun outside the Officers' Mess at RAF Tengah. On the reverse 'The Mess defence RAF Tengah, Singapore October 1946'.
The growing up of 'Johnny' Johnson, top fighter ace
Four photographs of Johnny - as a baby, a nine year old, a teenager and on his wedding day. The article gives brief details about his life.
The Boys at the Bar
A blurred image of three airmen sitting at a bar. On the reverse 'The Boys at the Bar RAF Tengah Singapore October 1946'.
Thatched Huts
Five thatched huts.
Stinson Sentinel
A starboard side view of Sentinel, KJ453.