Dirkin, Arthur
Title
Dirkin, Arthur
A Dirkin
Description
11 items. The collection concerns Leading Aircraftman Arthur Dirkin (1135927 Royal Air Force) and contains documents and photographs.
The collection was loaned to the IBCC Digital Archive for digitisation by Arthur Dirkin and catalogued by Barry Hunter.
The collection was loaned to the IBCC Digital Archive for digitisation by Arthur Dirkin and catalogued by Barry Hunter.
Date
2016-09-22
Publisher
IBCC Digital Archive
Rights
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Identifier
Dirkin, A
Collection Items
Photograph Compilation
Six photographs and a Certificate.
#1 is the group photograph, the signatures have been identified.
Arthur is back row, second left.
#2 is a squadron photograph with Arthur in the front row, sixth left. A typewritten caption reads 'RAF…
#1 is the group photograph, the signatures have been identified.
Arthur is back row, second left.
#2 is a squadron photograph with Arthur in the front row, sixth left. A typewritten caption reads 'RAF…
Arthur Dirkin
A modern half length portrait of Arthur sitting on a chair.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
Oak Leaves Decoration
Two photographs of Oak Leaves awarded to Arthur.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
15 Airmen
15 airmen arranged in three rows.
On the reverse each man has signed his name and hometown.
Also '26/8/41 74 E1 A. Dirkin'.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
On the reverse each man has signed his name and hometown.
Also '26/8/41 74 E1 A. Dirkin'.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
Squadron Photograph
A large group of airmen and ground crew arranged in six rows under the front of a Halifax. On the reverse 'North Creek [sic] Norfolk 1944 A Dirkin'.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies…
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies…
Group of Airmen
A group of airmen discussing a successful minelaying operation. Several are still wearing their flying kit. One WAAF is at the back.
On the reverse 'CH 12689 and A Dirkin'.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form.…
On the reverse 'CH 12689 and A Dirkin'.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form.…
Airman, Soldier, Sailor and three Girls
The six are in a row with their arms linked.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
Seven Airmen and queue for a NAAFI van
Two photographs on an album page.
#1 The seven airmen are posed at the rear door of Stirling EE957.
#2 is a queue of airmen and workers at a NAAFI van.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality…
#1 The seven airmen are posed at the rear door of Stirling EE957.
#2 is a queue of airmen and workers at a NAAFI van.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality…
Letter to Arthur Dirkin
The letter tells him to report to the Recruiting Centre,
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
Mentioned in Despatches Certificate
A certificate awarded to Arthur.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
Letter to Arthur Dirkin
A letter to Arthur advising him that he was Mentioned in Despatches.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
Collection Tree
- Dirkin, Arthur