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Dan Nash memoir
Born in 1916, Dan spent his early childhood in Kent with his grandmother before moving back to his parents in Fulham. He left school at 16 for a job with the Hudson's Bay Fur Company and met Joyce, his future wife. With the outbreak of war, the…
Thiepval Memorial Booklet
A booklet dedicated to the Thiepval Memorial and the missing of the Battle of the Somme. There are photographs of the unveiling of the memorial by the Prince of Wales on August 1st 1932.
Interview with John Holtham
At the age of 15, John ran away from home, lied about his age and joined the British Army. In 1917 he joined the Royal Flying Corps, qualified as a pilot and volunteered to join the Royal Naval Air Service. When the Second World War broke out, he…
Mieczysław Stachiewicz Family photographs
Photo 1 is a head and shoulders portrait of Ojciec Julian Stachiewicz. He is in uniform and is wearing many medals.
Photo 2 is a half length portrait of a woman, Matka Maryla z Sawickich with her arms crossed. Behind is a garden.
Photo 3 is a young…
Photo 2 is a half length portrait of a woman, Matka Maryla z Sawickich with her arms crossed. Behind is a garden.
Photo 3 is a young…
Roy Chadwick - no finer aircraft designer - volume 1 (draft)
The story of Roy Chadwick, Chief Designer of A.V. Roe & Co Ltd from 1919 to 1947, The aircraft he designed, and the lasting contribution he made to Britain's aviation industry. Covers chapter 1 - 15. Starts with early years and then a has a chapter…
Strike hard - the story of 104 (bomber) squadron
Front cover with photograph of two Wellington airborne in formation. Inside front cover with signatures. The book which covers from formation of squadron in 1917, Second World War and post war history up to 1963.
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Research on German bombing of Hull
Four documents. First a title page. Second a newspaper article summarising Hull's bombing experience in number of raids, people killed, houses destroyed or damaged, damage incidents, people rendered homeless and number of alerts. Notes that only 5938…
Reginald Thomas
The first two are the same and feature Reginald in Royal Flying Corps uniform standing against a painted backdrop.
The third is a group of 18 airmen arranged in a group in front of a wooden hut. Reginald is fourth from the left in the rear row.
The third is a group of 18 airmen arranged in a group in front of a wooden hut. Reginald is fourth from the left in the rear row.
Reginald Thomas in hospital
Photo 1 and 3 are the same. A group of three men and a nurse standing at the foot of a hospital bed.
Photo 2 and 4 are the same. Reginald standing cross-armed with a dressing on his head. In front is a man on a bed and a third man seated.
Photo 2 and 4 are the same. Reginald standing cross-armed with a dressing on his head. In front is a man on a bed and a third man seated.
Fanny and Reginald Thomas
Photo 1 and 3 are the same. A group of two men and two women. They are identified as Fanny, Reginald, Froude and Emily Thomas.
Photo 2 and 4 are the same. Arthur's father, Reginald is standing in a garden holding a straw boater hat.
Photo 2 and 4 are the same. Arthur's father, Reginald is standing in a garden holding a straw boater hat.
Avro 539
An Avro 539 Seaplane in shallow water with a man standing in front. On the reverse 'Crescent Studios, 61 High Street, Fareham, Hants No 21502, Designed by Roy Chadwick at 24 years old, kindly supplied and identified by Mr Lindsay Wilson of Hamble,…
Avro Pikes at Hamble
Three twin engine biplane aircraft in line on grass airfield with several men round each. In the background trees, On the reverse 'Avro Pikes at Hamble April 1917, designed by Roy Chadwick in 1915 at 22 years of age!'.
1917 York and 1918 Sheffield British Army
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Photo 1 is two civilians walking along a street.
Photo 2 and 6 are the same. A group of 31 men and Women's Army Corps in five rows.
Photo 3 and 7 are the same. Mary Ellen Stretton in a borrowed army uniform and two members of the Women's Army…
Photo 2 and 6 are the same. A group of 31 men and Women's Army Corps in five rows.
Photo 3 and 7 are the same. Mary Ellen Stretton in a borrowed army uniform and two members of the Women's Army…
Family including Ernest Tansley as a young boy
Sitting family group with parents at either end and three boys in the middle. Male parent is wearing army uniform with peaked cap, female parent wearing coat and hat. Captioned 'photo is of the whole Tansley family. Dad (EH Tansley) is standing next…
History of 106 Squadron
A short history of 106 Squadron. Covers formation in world war one. Reformed in 1938 with Hinds and Battles. Equipped with Hampden at beginning of the war. Initially a advanced training unit. Became operational in September 1940. Describes early…
Hitler oder Roosevelt? Wem glaubst du?
The leaflet contrasts Hitler’s repeated declaration on 16th March 1941 that Germany would achieve the final victory with that of Roosevelt on 16th [15th] March 1941, announcing America’s total commitment until total victory.
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Hitler oder Roosevelt? Wem glaubst du?
The leaflet contrasts Hitler’s assertions of Germany’s final victory with Roosevelt’s announcement (March 1941) of the United States’ commitment until victory to supply immediate, all-out military supplies and food to Britain, Greece, China…