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Why! Version One
Trevor’s wife, Phyllis, recalls her early life and meeting and marrying Trevor. Phyllis describes his wartime service and life after the cessation of hostilities.
Why! Version Two
Trevor’s wife, Phyllis, recalls her early life and meeting and marrying Trevor. She describes his wartime service and life after the cessation of hostilities.
Story of my war
He describes a two year delay in joining the Royal Air Force, due to his reserved occupation making cables for barrage balloons. He covers recruitment and life during initial training, He recalls 'crewing up' with Harry Watkins (P), Doug 'Duggie'…
Suez Canal, de Lesseps statue, Port Said Lighthouse and Gibraltar
Nine photographs from an album.
#1 and 3 are ships in the Suez Canal.
#2 is a hill seen from a ship.
#4 is de Lesseps statue.
#5 is a soldier leaning on the railings of a ship.
#6 is the Port Said lighthouse.
#7, 8 and 9 are the Rock of…
#1 and 3 are ships in the Suez Canal.
#2 is a hill seen from a ship.
#4 is de Lesseps statue.
#5 is a soldier leaning on the railings of a ship.
#6 is the Port Said lighthouse.
#7, 8 and 9 are the Rock of…
Indian War memorial, de Lesseps statue, Port Said and Suez Canal
Nine photographs from an album.
#1 and 2 are the Indian War Memorial at Port Said.
#3 is the entrance to the Suez canal.
#4 is de Lesseps statue, northern canal entrance.
#5 is the northern entrance to the canal.
#6 is a soldier standing by a…
#1 and 2 are the Indian War Memorial at Port Said.
#3 is the entrance to the Suez canal.
#4 is de Lesseps statue, northern canal entrance.
#5 is the northern entrance to the canal.
#6 is a soldier standing by a…
Ivan Ure ... just ... Chapters in a Life .. and some History
A detailed autobiography by Ivan Ure.
Servicemen and aircraft
Top left - full length image of an airman wearing tunic standing in a field. On the reverse 'RAF Melksham 1949'.
Left middle - a man in shirtsleeves sitting in cockpit of a Spitfire. On the reverse 'me in a Spitfire (in transit), RAF Fayd'.…
Left middle - a man in shirtsleeves sitting in cockpit of a Spitfire. On the reverse 'me in a Spitfire (in transit), RAF Fayd'.…
Jim Taylor's RAF Memoirs 1932-1939
An autobiography of Jim Taylor's time in the RAF, before the war. He spent time training with Oliver Bell, who is recorded in the memoir.
Valetta and Port Said
Four photographs from an album.
#1 is Valetta harbour.
#2 is Port Said waterfront.
#3 is Port Said shops at the waterfront.
#4 is the statue of Ferdinand de Lesseps.
#1 is Valetta harbour.
#2 is Port Said waterfront.
#3 is Port Said shops at the waterfront.
#4 is the statue of Ferdinand de Lesseps.
Port Said Harbour
A view of the harbour with several ships, including two warships. On the reverse 'No. 3 Port Said A General View of the Harbour and Quai Sultan Hussein. The spacious Harbour covers some 570 acres'.
A Steamer on the Suez Canal
A steamer cruising on the canal. On the reverse 'No. 12 Port Said Steamer entering the canal near Port Said On the left side are the Coal and Petroleum basins, on the right the Port Said Waterworks. From the entrance, the Canal runs due south for a…
The Entrance to Port Said Harbour
A postcard of a view of the breakwater with a ship entering the harbour. On the reverse 'No. 2 Port Said The Entrance to the Harbour with Casino and Breakwater. The later one extending up to 4 miles into the sea and protecting the Harbour against the…
Ferdinand de Lesseps Statue
A postcard of a statue of the builder of the canal. On the reverse 'No. 1 Port Said The statue of Ferdinand de Lesseps, the ingenious Builder of the Suez canal, situated at the entrance of the Harbour'.
Quai Sultan Hussein, Port Said
A postcard of a street scene with many pedestrians and a car. On the reverse 'No. 5 Port Said The Quai Sultan Hussein, in the rear the Canal Company's pretty Offices'.
New Tribunal Mixte, Port Said
A postcard of a government building with a clock tower. On the reverse 'No. 10 Port Said New Tribunal Mixte at Port Fuad [sic]'.
Boulevard Fouad 1, Port Said
A postcard of a street scene with pedestrians and a single car. On the reverse 'No. 7 Port Said The Boulevard Fouad I. traversing the European Quarter from South to North. On this fine Boulevard are situated the luxurious Hotels and Coffee Houses,…
Suez Canal Company Offices
A postcard of the Canal company offices at the side of the sea. On the reverse 'No. 11 Port Said The Canal Company's pretty Offices surmounted by a large Dome and observation tower and 2 green cupolas'.
Prince Faruk Street, Port Said
A postcard of a street scene with several 'Kodak' signs and many pedestrians. On the reverse 'No. 6 Port Said View into the Prince Faruk Street, the most busy and interesting part of Port Said where trading is going on after the Eastern manner'.
Australia and New Zealand War Memorial
A postcard of a war memorial dedicated to Australian and New Zealand forces. On the reverse 'No. 4 Port said War memorial to the Honour of the Australian and New Zealand Soldiers, unveiled November 23th [sic] 1932'.
Port Said Street Scene
A postcard of a street scene with men and donkey carts. On the reverse 'No. 8 Port Said In the Native Quarter'.
Envelope for Port Said Postcards
Both sides of an envelope for a collection of postcards of Port Said.
Envelope containing Suez & Canal Postcards
Both sides of an envelope containing postcards of Suez and the Canal.
Envelope containing Pyramids Postcards
Front and back of an envelope containing postcards of the Pyramids of Gizeh [sic].
Envelope Addressed to Sgt Hales
An envelope stamped in Lincoln that has followed Sgt Hales via Malta, Karachi, India, Egypt to Hinaidi, Iraq.
Pilot to Navigator - Where are we?
Henry, volunteered for the RAF and learned to fly Tiger Moths at Brough. He then was transferred to South Africa on a troopship. His flying training came to an end after a poor solo flight. He was retrained as a navigator. On completion of his…