Signed menu

Signed menu

Menu celebrating a course graduation from D Squadron No 166 Officer Cadet Traing School, Douglas Isle of Man at Collinson's Cafe on Monday 18 May 1942, signed by some of the attendees, John Joseph Parker's at the top. Included is a note written by his daughter, briefly describing his time in there.

1942-05-18

Printed menu with signatures

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[royal air force crest]

166 O.C.T.U.

“D” SQUADRON

FARWELL DINNER

MENU

Scotch Broth

Roast Beef

Baked Potatoes Creamed Potatoes

Celery French Beans Peas

Apple Tart and Cream

Cheese and Biscuits

Coffee

Collinson’s Cafe
Douglas, I.o.M. Monday, 18th May, 1942

N.M.P., LTD.

[inserted] John P Rankin
Robert L.S. Leishman
P. Maloney Esq. K.O.Y.L.S.
J. Walton A/G
Edw Crowe (Teddy)
Conrad [indecipherable word]
Jack Ontinwaite Fr. Newport - Gwent
John Peter Owen [indecipherable word]
Felix Leefe
A O Stew.
[Signature]
[Signature]
[sketch]
C Baxter
J Linnie
LJH Chambers[/inserted]

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My father was stationed on the Isle of Mann in Douglass. He was there for 6 months and loved it. Father stayed in a hotel and saw lots of the island. This would have been 1940/41 ?

There was plenty of food. Boats came in from Ireland with lots of food. They were crewed by women, who, my father said were just as rough as men.

From the Isle of Mann he was sent to Anstey near Coventry. See notes on watch.