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Preston catholic college memorial booklet
List with photographs of all ex-pupils who gave their lives in the second world war. Robert Greer on page 9. Notes he joined RAF in October 1940 and was shot down over Austria 22/23 March 1945 while piloting a Liberator. A number of other RAF airmen…
Religious artwork
Photograph of artwork on a table showing doves, hands and cross.
School religious certificate
Qualification made out for Robert Greer
Funeral religious notice - Mary Elizabeth Greer
Died 27 March 1953. Prayer. On the reverse religious artwork. Interred at Fleetwood cemetery.
Funeral religious notice for Robert Greer
Died 24 March 1945 interred in Austria. On the reverse religious artwork and prayer.
Funeral religious notice
Death of Robert Greer, husband of Agnes. On the reverse a portrait of mater Dolorosa.
Wedding invitation
Mr & Mrs G W Sweeting requesting the company of a guest to the wedding of their daughter, Dorothy to Flight Sergeant Harry George Mason Robinson, DFC.
Interview with Mark Kosky
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Mark Kosky joined the ATC as a young man because he had a great interest in flying. He joined the RAFVR at the age of seventeen upon the outbreak of war. His mother was a Londoner and his father was Polish and Mark was raised in the city in the…
Five year diary
Entries made by Harry during the period 24 March 1941 to 9 July 1944 and additional entries by Harry's wife Dot after he was killed. Describes training in Canada, part of a convoy to England, further training, postings, promotions and operations. He…
Memoir about Edgar Hope Marlow by his former fiancée
A memoir by EH Marlow's former fiancée, Coral Tigges, from their meeting in December 1941 until his death on operations in March 1945. The memoir describes their relationships, families and EWH Marlow's subsequent RAF service whilst training and on…
Letter from Harry Garnham to Mrs. M Pinner
Letter from Garnham to his brother and sister. Garnham apologises for not replying sooner, saying he is either sleeping or being dragged out to town by the rest of the crew. He says he is looking forward to giving "Gerry a hit or two" and finds…
An Airman's Prayer
Prayers for airmen.
RAF New Testament Active Service Edition
A New Testament bible.
Remembrance day 1948 order of ceremonial at the Cenotaph
Order of events, hymns and prayers.
Religious Activities
An article describing the role of religion and the clergy within Stalag Luft 6.
In Memoriam - Clare Conor
An order of service to commemorate Clare.
Myer Harris
Myer in kipot and tallit.
On the reverse 'To Issy From your loving brother Myer April 1934'.
On the reverse 'To Issy From your loving brother Myer April 1934'.
Interview with Jacqui Whitehead
Jacqui Whitehead talks of how she has been involved with veterans, remembrance, and the Air Gunners Association over the last thirty years. She discusses stories of reconciliation, and how the Flightpath of Friendship and Reconciliation became a…
Kuan Yin See, Penang
Two photographs of the Kuan Yin See, or Temple of the Goddess of Mercy, at Burmah Road, Penang.
#1 the exterior. On the reverse 'Chinese temple in Georgetown'.
#2 the interior. On the reverse 'Inside Chinese temple grounds on Penang hill'.
#1 the exterior. On the reverse 'Chinese temple in Georgetown'.
#2 the interior. On the reverse 'Inside Chinese temple grounds on Penang hill'.
Penang Pagoda and Kek Lok Si Temple
Two photographs. 1 and 2 are annotated 'Penang Buddist temple' and 'Chinese temple'. Both photographs are repeated with the appropriate annotation on the reverse.
Arthur Wrigley's Bible
The front and back covers and first page of Arthur Wrigley's service bible. The front cover has the RAF badge and the caption 'Active Service Edition'. Arthur Wrigley has handwritten his name and address inside the front cover. The first page has…
The Last 6 Months
George Milson's daily memoir of his last six months as a prisoner of war in Kranji, Singapore.
On 31 March 1945, George Milson was transferred from Changi Jail, Singapore, to Kranji prisoner of war camp. The camp, recently evacuated by hospital…
On 31 March 1945, George Milson was transferred from Changi Jail, Singapore, to Kranji prisoner of war camp. The camp, recently evacuated by hospital…