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Douglas Combined Protractor and Parallel Rule
A plastic protractor and instructions for use printed on the outside of a cardboard case.
Export Vandenheuvel Beer Mat
A Belgian beer mat. On the reverse are addresses in French.
Five Airmen
A group of five airmen. They are standing at the edge of a field. On the reverse 'J. Oates 1st left'.
Five Airmen
Five airmen with arms linked round shoulders. They are standing outside a hut.
Five Airmen and a Crashed Stirling
The five men are wearing flying kit. The Stirling is behind them.
Five Franc Note
Both sides of a Five franc banknote.
Flight Sergeant Edwin Fairclough
A cutting announcing the death of Edward Fairclough on war service.
Four Airmen and a Crashed Stirling
Four airmen standing by a crashed Stirling.
Guy Gibson's Log Book Extract
An extract from Guy's logbook for May 1943. It ends on May 16 with 'Awarded VC'.
Horsa, Stirling and Airmen
#1 is a flying Stirling with D-day stripes.
#2 is a flying Horsa with D-day stripes.
#3 is a group of airmen annotated with their names.
#2 is a flying Horsa with D-day stripes.
#3 is a group of airmen annotated with their names.
Hotel Siru Napkin
A printed napkin from a Brussels hotel.
J Oates’ observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book
Observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book for J Oates, navigator, covering the period from 11 February 1943 to 19 June 1946. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and instructor duties. He was stationed at RAF Millom, RAF Chipping Warden,…
James Oates 13.07.1921 - 13.09.2009
A brief biography of Jimmy.
Jimmy Oates
Jimmy in uniform standing in a garden. On the reverse 'J. Oates'.
Jimmy Oates
A full length portrait of Jimmy in trainee uniform standing in a garden. On the reverse 'J. Oates'.
Jimmy Oates and Four Airmen
#1 is Jimmy standing with his hands in his pockets. #3 is an enlarged copy of this. On the reverse is 'J. Oates'.
#2 is Jimmy and four airmen. It is annotated 'Yourself Joe Stenson Frank (?) Eric Quirk & Junior'.
#2 is Jimmy and four airmen. It is annotated 'Yourself Joe Stenson Frank (?) Eric Quirk & Junior'.
Jimmy Oates, Chas King, Jim Metcalf and grandchildren
Three veterans and two grandchildren.
Jimmy Oates' Meteorology Notes
Handwritten notes taken during meteorology classes.
Jimmy Oates' Service and Release Book
RAF Form 2520 A issued to Jimmy with details of his service life.
Letter to Jimmy Oates
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The letter thanks Jimmy for his letter. They are pleased he has a partner. They are expecting a third child. They ask for a friend's address.
List of Addresses
Five addresses, two in Australia, two in Canada and one in England.
List of Crashed Stirlings
Six crashed Stirlings listed with the date, squadron, operation, location (where known), crew and fate.
Lucky charms
A collection of lucky charms.
#1 is a crucifix
#2 is a buddha
#3 is a metal disc dated 1897 and on the reverse 'Mother'.
#4 is a crucifix
#5 is a four leaf shamrock
#1 is a crucifix
#2 is a buddha
#3 is a metal disc dated 1897 and on the reverse 'Mother'.
#4 is a crucifix
#5 is a four leaf shamrock
Maltese 2/- Banknote
A banknote issued in Malta for two shillings.
Maltese 2/6 Banknote
A banknote from Malta for two shillings and six pence.