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11 Airmen and Soldiers
A group of airmen and soldiers at the entrance to a Horsa glider. On the reverse each man is named with some of their fates.
15 Airmen in Sidcot Suits
A group of 15 airmen arranged in three rows. They are all wearing Sidcot suits, boots, gloves and carrying flying helmets. On the reverse 'J. Oates Front 2nd Left'.
196 Squadron Crest
A metal crest mounted on a wooden plaque. The reverse shows a fixing to allow it to be attached to a wall.
20 Airmen
20 airmen arranged in three rows under the front of an aircraft. On the reverse is 'J Oates. Back. Middle'.
36 Airmen
36 airmen arranged in four rows in front of a garage door. Each man has been named. Underneath is captioned 'Sections 3 & 4'.
42 Airmen
42 airmen arranged in three rows. The majority are trainees with officers and instructors at the front. On the reverse 'J. Oates Top Row 2nd right'.
47 Trainee Airmen
47 trainees arranged in five rows. On the reverse 'J. Oates Front 4th right'.
54 Group Cartoon Badge
A cartoon of 54 group featuring a civilian and an airman, toilet pans, a fake Latin motto, 9 Flight A Squadron and Bridgnorth.
A Fire on V-J Night
A cutting about a series of fires at Corsham on V-J night. There is discussion about the ineffectiveness of the fire brigade.
A New British Aircraft-Carrier
A newspaper cutting with a photograph of HMS Indefatigable. The reverse has unrelated news.
Aeronautical Chart of UK
The chart title is Stornoway to Brussels and is at a scale of 1:2890000 approximately.
Air Gunner
A half-length portrait of an air gunner.
Airman
A half length portrait of an airman.
Airman
A three quarter length portrait of an unidentified airman.
Airman and Bride
A wedding photograph of an airman and his bride. It is annotated 'To Jimmie with best wishes from Ena and Ben 7/7/45'.
Airman and Skeleton
A sergeant airman sitting down with a skeleton draped round his shoulders.
Amstel Bier Mat
Both sides of a beer mat from Holland
Awarded the DFC
A cutting referring to the award of a DFC to Flight-Lieutenant J Bowskill.
Bed and Breakfast Bill
A bill with charges for bed, breakfast, tea, supper and dinner.
Belgian 25 Cent Coin
Both sides of a Belgian 25c coin.
Belt Buckle
Both sides of a brass belt buckle.
Bruxelles - Maison du Roi
A postcard of 'The King's House' in Brussels.
Campaign Stars and Medals
A note accompanying Jimmy's medals indicating he was sent five medals. The France and Germany Star is not present but is marked as sent.
Card with Belgian Address
A card with a name and address in Veerle, Belgium.
Coca Cola Drinks Mat
Both sides of a Coca Cola mat.