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- Spatial Coverage is exactly "Yemen (Republic)--Aden"
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Don Sparkes and colleagues
Seven photographs from an album.
#1 is Don in uniform.
#2 is five men in swimming shorts. Don is second from left.
#3 is a smiling barefoot boy.
#4 is Don in khaki standing on a veranda.
#5 is a sailing boat.
#6 is Steamer point, Aden.
#7 is…
#1 is Don in uniform.
#2 is five men in swimming shorts. Don is second from left.
#3 is a smiling barefoot boy.
#4 is Don in khaki standing on a veranda.
#5 is a sailing boat.
#6 is Steamer point, Aden.
#7 is…
Overseas life
Covering the period 7 April 1941 to 19 November 1941 when Jack was serving in the Middle East and North Africa. He describes his last night with his wife Eileen, preparations for the transfer, time spent in camp, sightseeing, films watched, receiving…
E R Abbott and person in costume
The couple are standing at the entrance to a building. The man is dressed in khaki and shorts.
Airmen and Locals
A group of airmen dressed in shorts, khaki and pith helmets, watched by boys.
RAF Khormakser
A large building at the RAF base.
E R Abbott and three Airmen
Four airmen relaxing outside around a table.
Camel Caravan
Ten camels on a desert track. On the reverse 'Aden 1935. Camel caravan on desert road'.
A band
16 members of an airmen's band playing on stage.
Aunt Sally
A stall set up with an Aunt Sally game. It is decorated with RAF roundels and wings and the words 'Can you drop 'em?' Try it'.
Cast of "Microphone Mania"
Four photographs from Microphone Mania.
#1 Eight members of the cast of a musical.
On the reverse 'Cast of "Microphone Mania" produced at Khormaksar - 1935 by No 8 (B) Sqd'. ER Abbott is fourth from the right wearing a blazer.
#2 There is a second…
#1 Eight members of the cast of a musical.
On the reverse 'Cast of "Microphone Mania" produced at Khormaksar - 1935 by No 8 (B) Sqd'. ER Abbott is fourth from the right wearing a blazer.
#2 There is a second…
Cleopatra's Court
#1 A scene from the play with Cleopatra, Ladies in Waiting and Heralds. On the reverse 'Cleopatra - Slaves - Ladies in Waiting & Heralds. Boat night 1934'.
#2 Cleopatra and her entourage are seated with "Nero" and his guard. On the reverse 'Roman…
#2 Cleopatra and her entourage are seated with "Nero" and his guard. On the reverse 'Roman…
Open Air Concert Preparations
Six men working on a small stage. Two men sitting at a table. On the reverse 'Open Air Concert (Stage) August 1934. You should have seen the bottles on the tables at 10pm.'
Two Men
Two men in shorts and shirts wearing fancy dress hats. They are seated. One is holding a saucer and the other a milk jug. ER Abbott is on the right in a top hat.
Empty Bottles
A collection of empty bottles outside a building with a veranda. On the reverse 'For DAD & BOB. [E R Abbott's elder brother] OK what about this. "Watney's pint & a half bottles (There's more on the other side of the building too.'
Presentation of Hockey Cup
The captain of 8 Squadron receives the Hockey Cup from Mrs Portal, watched by families. E R Abbott is standing with his back to the camera. On the reverse 'Aden 1935. No 8 Sqd Hockey Captain (LAC Arthur) Receiving Hockey Cup from Mrs Portal. (What a…
Officers v Sergeant's Mess Football Teams
A group photo of the two football teams in fancy dress. On the reverse 'Officers v Sergeants Mess Football Match Aden 1934'.
Aunt Sally
Two men running an Aunt Sally stall. One is dressed as a woman. On the reverse 'Stall at the Khormaksar Fair. No 8 (B) Sqd 1934'.
Dizzy Villa
A rocking box for children at a fair. On the reverse 'The fair at "Crater" (Organised by "8" Sqd: for Jubilee Celebrations)'.
Swing Park
A park built for the 8 Squadron Fair.
On the reverse ' "Swings" "Dizzy or revolving House" & Helter Skelter. 8 Sqd: Fair 1934'.
On the reverse ' "Swings" "Dizzy or revolving House" & Helter Skelter. 8 Sqd: Fair 1934'.
Squadron Bungalow on Christmas Day
Airmen seated in the mess which is decorated for Christmas. On the reverse 'Bungalow at Xmas'34. (No 8 Sqd)'.
At As-Sauda
A row of six men. The airmen are all smoking and are in khaki, shorts and pith helmets. On the reverse 'Taken at As-Sauda (1934)'. E R Abbott is second from the left.
Camel Parade
A military parade featuring camels in front of military buildings. On the reverse 'Camel Corps (Aden Levee's) King's Birthday (1934)'.
Streetscene
A street in Yemen with a boy crossing the road. On the reverse 'Main street entering Shaik Othman'.
Aidrus Mosque
Aidrus Mosque in Crater. On the reverse 'Mosque at Shail Othman'. [sic]
Mosque at Shaik Othman
A camel and palm trees in front of a mosque. On the reverse 'Mosque at "Shaik Othman".'