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Stan Shaw
Stan in tropical uniform and shorts standing at the front of a stone building. On the reverse 'Aden. July. 1946.'
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)'.
Six airmen with two bicycles
Six airmen and two bicycles. On the reverse 'The Club having a breather in Steamer Point. Aden. Oct. 1946'.
Six Airmen at the Beach
Six airmen on a rocky headland at the beach. On the reverse each man is identified and 'Aden Oct. 1946'.
Short Singapore, Aden
A Singapore parked on a slipway. On the reverse 'No 203FB Sqd: Aden '36. From "Obstruction Pier". "House of Sin" in the background. (Also "Andy" in the foreground).
Shaik Othman
A mosque. On the reverse 'The town of "Shaik Othman" '.
Seven Men in a rubber dinghy in a pool
Seven men posing in a rubber dinghy. On the reverse 'The gang at the swimming pool. Aden. May. 46.'
Sailing from UK
List of places and dates. Places include Freetown, Durban, Mombasa, Cape Town, Liverpool, Aden and others unreadable. Dates from February 1942 to November 1942
Ruins of Turkish Fort, Aden
A view of a ruined Turkish fort at Khormakser, Aden. On the reverse 'Turkish Fort at Kormakser'.
Roy White’s RAF Flying Log Book for navigators, air bombers, air gunners and flight engineers
Roy White’s RAF Flying Log Book from 15th March 1944 to 16th April 1947, detailing his training and duties as a wireless operator.
He was stationed at RAF Yatesbury (No.2 Radio School), RAF Aqir (No. 76 Operational Training Unit and No. 26…
He was stationed at RAF Yatesbury (No.2 Radio School), RAF Aqir (No. 76 Operational Training Unit and No. 26…
Ronald Saunders memoir
Document contains order of service for funeral and memoir of service in the RAF. Includes training as wireless operator/air gunner, troop ship to Cairo and continued training in Egypt. Posted for operation on Boston aircraft with 114 Squadron in…
Robat, Aden 1936
A group of airmen arranged in five rows in front of an aircraft and a tented hangar. Oliver is marked with a small cross.
RAF Khormakser
A large building at the RAF base.
Queen of Sheba Wells
A view of the water supply. On the reverse 'Queen of Sheba wells. "Crater" Aden'.
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…
Potez 25
Port side of a biplane with two more behind. On the reverse 'Oliver Bell flew in this aircraft in Aden 1938'.
Polo on Christmas Day
A man on a donkey watched by a small boy. The man has a hat and a hockey stick. The reverse has 'Polo on Christmas Day'. The reverse of a second copy has 'Oliver Bell in Aden around 1938'.
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…
Operations in the Aden Protectorate and Air Operations Round Aden
Two newspaper cuttings with an explanation of the RAF's activities in Aden.
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.'
Oliver Gomersal's observer's and air gunner's flying log book
Observer's and air gunner's flying log book for Flight Lieutenant Oliver Gomersal from 17 September 1943 to 7 November 1944. He trained as a navigator in Great Britain and in South Africa and was stationed in East Africa and Yemen with 621 Squadron.…
Oliver Bell's log book
Flying log book for Oliver Bell covering the period from 18th January 1935 to 30th September 1938. He was at RAF Cranwell and then posted to Aden and the Middle East with 12(B) and 8(B) Squadrons. Aircraft flown were Hart, Vincent and Wellesley.
Oliver Bell and Crew fuelling a Vickers Vincent
Eight men including Oliver, fuelling a Vickers Vincent. On the reverse 'Filling up at Kormakser with yours truly looking handsome on the lower wing.'
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'.
No. 8 Squadron Aden Over the Harbour 1936
A flight of nine Vickers Vincents flying over Aden Harbour.