Riding, Ronald Holford
Title
Riding, Ronald Holford
Riding, RH
Description
45 items and five photograph albums. The collection concerns Ronald Holford Riding (b. 1921, 1525125 Royal Air Force) and contains his log book, correspondence, documents, photographs, and service material. He flew operations as a navigator with 69 Squadron before he was shot down in France. He evaded and worked with the resistance before crossing the Allied lines in August 1944.
The collection has been donated to the IBCC Digital Archive by Lyn Elizabeth Jolliffe and catalogued by Barry Hunter.
The collection has been donated to the IBCC Digital Archive by Lyn Elizabeth Jolliffe and catalogued by Barry Hunter.
Date
2021-09-23
Publisher
IBCC Digital Archive
Rights
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Identifier
Riding, RH
Collection Items
Course 45A Observers
13 airmen in two rows in front of a Fairey Battle. Each man is named on the front. On the reverse each man has signed his name and 'A/C Fairey Battle Course 45A Observers No 9 Bombing and Gunnery School Mont-Joli PQ July 1942 Back Row RCAF Front RAF…
Ron Riding and Tony
Ron and his friend at the beach at Ste Flavie. On the reverse 'Tony and myself on the beach at Ste Flavie Mont-Joli June 1942'.
Ted, Cyril and Sidney
Three trainee airmen in summer uniform at the beach. On the reverse 'Ted, Cyril & Sidney in summer uniform Beach at Ste Flavie Mont-Joli June 1942'.
Ron Riding
A full length portrait of Ron in greatcoat with trainee flash on his cap. On the reverse 'St Johns tons of love. Ron'. It is stamped 'Mar 1942'.
MI9 Letter
The letter was issued to Ron after his return from France. It advises Ron's service number, rank and squadron.
Ron Riding's Certificate of Support for the Bomber Command Museum Appeal
A certificate issued to Ron for his donation.
Ron Riding's Caterpillar Club Membership
A certificate of membership awarded to Ron after his escape by parachute.
Personal Message from the C-in-C 21 Army Group
A message read out to the troops on the eve of D-Day.
"We Will Finish the Job"
!["We Will Finish the Job"](https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/files/square_thumbnails/2154/37725/MRidingRH1525125-210923-21.2.jpg ""We Will Finish the Job"")
Mr Churchill's reply to Roosevelt. A photograph of Churchill with a quote underneath.
Ron Riding's Certificate of Good Service
A certificate issued to Ron for his good service and an accompanying letter.
Letter to Ron Riding's Parents
The letter from the Chief Draughtsman at Lancashire Dynamo and Crypto Ltd expresses delight that Ron has returned to the UK, safely.
Letter to Ron Riding's Parents
The letter from Ron's cub master expresses sorrow that Ron is missing.
40th D. Day Anniversary
A pennant for the 40th anniversary of D Day. On the front are the flags of UK, USA, Canada and France. On the reverse a landing craft and 'Normandy France 1944-1984 June 6th 1944 - First Day of the French Liberation by the Allied Forces'.
Ron Riding's Dog Tag
An RAF issue dog tag stamped 'Riding 1525125' on one side and 'RAF Blood Group 2A CE' on the reverse.
Waterfall, Ron Riding and Friend
Three photographs from an album.
#1 is a waterfall flowing through a wood.
#2 is Ron's friend dressed in shorts with a rucksack, on top of a mountain.
#3 is Ron and friend sitting on a garden wall.
#1 is a waterfall flowing through a wood.
#2 is Ron's friend dressed in shorts with a rucksack, on top of a mountain.
#3 is Ron and friend sitting on a garden wall.
Snowdonia - Lakes and Mountains
Four photographs from an album.
#1 is a view across fields to mountains.
#2 is a view across a lake to mountains.
#3 is a view of mountains.
#4 is a village with mountains behind.
#1 is a view across fields to mountains.
#2 is a view across a lake to mountains.
#3 is a view of mountains.
#4 is a village with mountains behind.
Snowdonia
Four photographs from an album.
#1 is a view across a lake towards mountains.
#2 is a mountain.
#3 is the ridge leading to the top of Snowdon.
#4 is a house with two bicycles left on the garden wall.
#1 is a view across a lake towards mountains.
#2 is a mountain.
#3 is the ridge leading to the top of Snowdon.
#4 is a house with two bicycles left on the garden wall.
Lakes and Mountains of Snowdonia
Four photographs from an album.
#1 is a view across fields to mountains.
#2 is a view across a lake to a hillside.
#3 is a view across a lake to hills.
#4 is a view of a forest across a lake.
#1 is a view across fields to mountains.
#2 is a view across a lake to a hillside.
#3 is a view across a lake to hills.
#4 is a view of a forest across a lake.