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Jim's posting from Akrotiri to Sopley

A group of airmen arranged in four rows in front of a Blenheim. It is annotated '601 Cy of London Fighter Squadron Hendon 1939
Tangmere-Hawkinge-Manston -1940-Middle Wallop - Merville, France -Tangmere'.

Air-to-air view of three white Shackletons flying over an airshow for the Queen's Coronation. On the ground are large numbers of aircraft, people and parked cars.

Three photographs, first is of four airmen with Landrover, ground equipment in background, reverse captioned 'Nicosia, Cyprus Oct 57, NCO i/c Hunter detachment from Odiham'.
Second, seven airmen in white overalls posing in front of USAF aircraft,…

Two photographs, first two SNCO's in uniform but with RAF officers hats, reverse captioned 'RAF Odiham 1956, self and Johnny Johnson, both eventually Warrant Officers'.
Second group in civilian clothes, reverse captioned 'RAF Odiham, Sgt's Mess…

Three photographs, first, is group of individuals in a bar, reverse captioned 'Sgts's Mess, Odiham, 1956'.
Second is smaller group of people in same bar, reverse captioned 'Sgt's Mess Odiham 1956'.
Third is of a Land Rover with an individual…

Two photographs, first three ladies and three SNCO's, reverse captioned 'Sgt's Mess RAF Odiham Sept 1958'.
Second of Jack and Jean, reverse, captioned 'Sept 1956 Sgt's Mess RAF Odiham, Hants'.

Two photographs, first is large group of women and SNCO's, reverse captioned 'Sgt's Mess Odiham April 1955, photographers stamp Edward Partridge, the Vandyke Studio, S. Farnborough, telephone 889'.
Second is of five men, four in overalls and flat…

One photograph, three ladies and three SNCO's, reverse captioned 'Odiham, Xmas 1958, Pete Ayling, Mrs Ayling, Lily Baxter, Jean, Jim Baxter, self'.

Post card. On the left a pavilion with steps. On the right a two story building with many windows. In front a fence running left to right. Envelope 'Nellie G Smith, 60 Commercial Road, Southampton'.

Large group of servicemen some standing and others sitting on the grass all in front of University War Hospital in Southampton, Highfield Campus. Servicemen are in 'hospital blues' with most also wearing uniform caps, a few also with walking sticks.…

A man wearing white jumper, trousers and boots sits holding the tiller in the back of a boat at sea. In the background a sea shore and buildings. On the reverse 'September 1951, To Penelope from Grandpa Turner with lots of love, This photo was taken…

On the left a woman with light top and belt stands next to a man wearing suit and tie and holding an umbrella, To the left an open door and in the background parts of other houses and a lattice fence. On the reverse 'Kaye and John before we married…

A group of three girls standing in summer dresses. To the left, two women , one with baby, sit. On the right two women stand looking off to the left. On the reverse 'Penny, Carol and [..]. Southsea 1955 on a ship'.

Three quarter length portrait of a man wearing jacket and tie sitting on a bench with grass bank and large building in the background. On the reverse 'John, Southsea'.

Shows entry as apprentice on 30 august 1927. Details next of kin, and description. Shows service as fitter at Gosport and Khartoum before No 4 Flying Training School, 216 Squadron and 9 Squadron. Promoted Flight Sergeant in June 1939. Discharged on 4…

Seven airmen in front of their Halifax. On a second image the same image is annotated -
'Mid-Upper Gunner Jim Finney Hull
Flight Engineer Eric Horsham Wolwich SE London
Navigator Owen Shirley Carshalton Surrey
Pilot F/Lt Edgar Francis Seke St…

Eighteen young men sitting in two rows behind a Lewis machine gun all wearing tunics, peaked caps and shorts. Behind stands and instructor with white coat, In the background part of a tent and trees. Captioned 'O.T.C. Oxney Farm, 81'. Note on the…

Just right of centre, Joyce Donaldson pulling a lever in a pedestal. Behind her mixed group of military and civilian personnel look on. On the left the bow of a ship. In the background workshops. Additional information about this item was kindly…

Private address of Major Gordon Lett

A number of business cards or message cards from Mrs N Pallister Pritchard, Mr J G Wollatt, Mr K Lawson along with others with various addresses or messages.

London address postmarked Southampton.

Avro Aldershot in front of hanger. On the reverse '1000 HP Avro Napier bomber, Hamble 1922'.

Avro Aldershot J6852 in front of Avro Hanger. On the reverse '1000 HP Avro Napier Bomber, Hamble 1922'

On blueprint paper a chart showing directors and staff for company at Hamble in 1918. Avro heritage centre card is attached.