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Dennis Moore Autobiography
Dennis Moore's autobiography, compiled and edited by his son, Terry Moore.
Hong Kong Harbour
A battleship moored in Hong Kong harbour.
C-47 Landing
A view looking towards a C-47 landing in the distance. On the reverse 'Kun Ming'.
Three Airmen
Three airmen standing at the entrance to a brick building. On the wall is a notice 'Passenger & Flight Section'.
Leopard and Groups of Men
A leopard tied with a rope to a post. It is being watched by several men, civilian and military.
A second photo shows the leopard from a different angle.
A second photo shows the leopard from a different angle.
Three Airmen on a Jeep
Three airmen sitting on a jeep watched by a fourth man. Behind is a brick building with a large sign stating 'Royal Air Force' and a small sign stating 'Passenger & Flight Section'.
On the reverse is 'Kun Min China'.
On the reverse is 'Kun Min China'.
Repulse Bay, Hong Kong
A beach scene on a cloudy day. In the background are wooded hills. On the reverse 'Repulse Bay H/K'.
Peninsula Hotel
A view of the outside of the hotel. There is a line of military vehicles parked in front.
There is a second identical copy with 'H/K' on the reverse .
There is a second identical copy with 'H/K' on the reverse .
Lido
Lido, Repulse Bay. In front is a park and behind are wooded hills. On the reverse is 'H/K'.
Identification kindly provided by Andrew Gordon of the Finding the location WW1 & WW2 Facebook group.
Identification kindly provided by Andrew Gordon of the Finding the location WW1 & WW2 Facebook group.
Hong Kong
Hong Kong, looking towards The Peak from the sea. In the harbour is a Hospital ship.
War changes everything
Biography of Arthur Alexander Gill and memories of his cousin Kenneth Gill. Writes of working in the same firm as Kenneth Gill before the war. Too young to join forces, he was employed in Blackburn aircraft stores. Was called up in December 1944.…
Letter to Cathy Cordner from Her Uncle, Neil
He thanks her for her letter. Molly, his wife, has just left Shanghai. She is expected to return with Buster, their son. He has sent her a banknote to spend on chocolates.
A Reminiscence of the Flying Characteristics of Many Old Type Aircraft
A detailed analysis of very early aircraft and their flying characteristics.
Hong Kong, Cairo, Malacca and Jahore
Nine photographs from an album.
#1 is the Kowloon Ferry terminal, Hong Kong.
#2 is Mena Camp, Cairo with a pyramid behind.
#3, 4 and 5 are roads and forests.
#6 is a waitress with two plates of food.
#7 is some children, sitting.
#8 and 9 are…
#1 is the Kowloon Ferry terminal, Hong Kong.
#2 is Mena Camp, Cairo with a pyramid behind.
#3, 4 and 5 are roads and forests.
#6 is a waitress with two plates of food.
#7 is some children, sitting.
#8 and 9 are…
Alan McInnes memoir
An autobiography by Alan of his time as a prisoner of war. He describes the night they were shot down over Germany. Also his training with his mainly Australian crew. Then he goes into more detail regarding the operation when he was shot down.
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The Stars and Stripes newspaper, 25 July 1945
Eight page, Italy edition of the newspaper containing articles from various operational theatres and from home.
Page 1 headline is: 'Bombs Rain On Japan From 1,600 U.S. Planes'
Page 2 first article is titled: 'Nuremberg Likely For Trial Of…
Page 1 headline is: 'Bombs Rain On Japan From 1,600 U.S. Planes'
Page 2 first article is titled: 'Nuremberg Likely For Trial Of…
National Markings Mid & Far East
Pages of recognition handbook of British aircraft tabbed national markings Mid & Far East including Egypt, Iraq, Persia (Iran), China (Service and Civil), Japan and Japan (Manchukuo).