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The Prisoner of War, Vol. 3, No. 35, March 1945
The official journal of the Prisoners of War Department of the Red Cross and St John War Organisation. This edition covers the Editors comments, the transport of food parcels, Emergency supplies for the camp, POW cooking, articles about Christmas in…
"Fred" by Sylvia White (his cousin)
Fred's life story from early days sneaking downstairs to drink the dregs at his parent's public house, playing rugby and studying hard, becoming an accountant, learning to be an accurate rifle shooter then joining the RAF as a an air gunner. He…
A Englishman's faith
Collection of talks of comfort and encouragement.
A Memorial Service for His Majesty King George V
The order of service for King George V.
A miraculous escape from certain death in WWII.
An account of operation as Pathfinder against German naval and submarine base at Kiel when his aircraft was shot down by a night-fighter, causing the aircraft to break in two. He and three other survivors were taken prisoners of war and sent to…
A prayer
Poem, prayer to those who fly.
A Service of Remembrance and Intercession
Order of service including hymns, lessons, prayer and other events.
A young man walking backwards
Starts with description of early childhood, growing up and attending school in the Glasgow area. Having been in the air training corps, he volunteers for the RAF. Briefly covers his training before joining 15 Squadron flying Lancaster from RAF…
A Thought for the Quiet Hour by Patience Strong
A printed copy of The Hymn for the Royal Air Force.
A tribute to Trevor Blewitt
Personal information and details of Trevor's early years, family life, career in the Royal Air Force and later employment with Clayton Dewandre Ltd. Includes prayers and readings from the bible.
A WAAF's Prayer
Prayers for WAAF use.
Address by Leonard Cheshire at Battle of Britain service RAF Wattisham
Service in a hangar. Talks about first national act of remembrance in 1919. Lists and explains what made Battle of Britain stand out in national memory. Then puts battle in context of the whole of the war. Introduces some Christian context.…
Adeste Card
Printed card with religious message. Captioned on the reverse 'To Paddy With all best wishes from me to you. M E Meally'.
Airbase chapel
A chapel with spire with trees and cars parked alongside. To the left are three barrack style buildings amongst a series of utility poles.
Airman's psalm
Based on 23 psalm - airman version.
An airman's prayer
Booklet with prayers for morning, evening, in time of difficulty, in time of danger, in time of anxiety and a pilot's prayer.
An Airman's Prayer
Prayers for airmen.
An Airman's Text
Text taken from the Bible.
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…
Baptismal entry from the cathedral of St. John in Warsaw
A written statement describing the christening of a child that took place in a family home in Warszawa. There had been a long delay as the Father had been away. The Godfather was Józef Piłsudski the Commander in chief of the Polish State. It is a…
Baron Empain Palace
Left: A multi storey building with an ornate tower with various openings and statues.
Right: Looking across a shaded courtyard to a three storey, flat roofed, building with arched openings at each level. This is the Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan…
Right: Looking across a shaded courtyard to a three storey, flat roofed, building with arched openings at each level. This is the Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan…
Battle of Britain Day order of Service
Includes running order for service and hymns.
Bethlehem
Top - view over a town in distance with trees in the foreground. Captioned 'Bethlehem from the south'.
Bottom - on the left an open square with people, on the right buildings with two bell towers. In the distance further buildings a dome and…
Bottom - on the left an open square with people, on the right buildings with two bell towers. In the distance further buildings a dome and…