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Both sides of a cloth badge of 77 squadron.

Both sides of a small metal crucifix on a wooden plaque.

A cloth badge from the Polish Air Force.

Both sides of Jozef's dog tag whilst a prisoner of war.

Two views of a single pencil case. The first is the case closed and the second is the case opened with a small pencil inside.

Two views of a buddha carrying a monk on his shoulders.

A sewing kit contained in a metal tin. A second image has the contents displayed.

A metal eagle uniform badge.

Five small metal RAF buttons with a crown and eagle. Also an eight sided unidentified item.

A wooden box containing Josef's military badges.

Brown page with artwork

An envelope containing the postcards in this collection.

A certificate of membership awarded to Ron after his escape by parachute.

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'.

An RAF issue dog tag stamped 'Riding 1525125' on one side and 'RAF Blood Group 2A CE' on the reverse.

Squadron crest cloth badges for 51 Squadron and 20 Operational Training Unit.

Letter from Buckingham Palace and six mounted decorations. Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Force Cross, 1939–1945 Star, Air Crew Europe Star, Defence medal and War Medal 1939–1945.

A furry monkey with caption 'mascot carried by dad throughout the war'.

Front and rear covers

An item made from the silk of a parachute. Accompanying the item is a note 'Made from pilot chute by Jean's sister Anaise. Main chute recovered silk used to make underwear. Given to me on 40th anniversary 1984'.

A silver cup with 'Hptm Thimmig 3.2.43 Short-Stirling'. It was awarded to the pilot that shot down the Stirling.

Three men wearing swimming trunks, two sitting, and one standing behind a woman standing wearing a dress. All on a rocky hillside. On the reverse 'Gower peninsular August 1938, P. Peter Lambert, Marigold, Tim Allen'.

Telegram to Frank at Biggin Hill, message is Heartiest Congratulations.

From HQ Fighter Command to RAF Tengah congratulating Frank and his pilot on their successful ejection from their Javelin.

A portrait of an airman wearing flying suit with collar, helmet and goggles mounted on the blade of a propeller. Includes close up of photograph.