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- Collection: Rooke, Francis Charles, Dick, and J
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Venezia - Piccolo Canale caratteristico
A view along a canal with five bridges, A handwritten annotation states 'Back alleys '46'.
Venezia - Palazzo Contarini
A postcard of the palace, looking across a canal.
An annotation states 'Its a museum now. '46'.
An annotation states 'Its a museum now. '46'.
Venezia Canal Grande - Chiesa della Salute
A postcard of the Grand Canal - The Church of Salute, Venice. Annotated ''46'.
Barracks Shallufa
A view of the barracks at Shallufa. On the reverse 'Barracks Shallufa '46'.
Airman Wilson
A full length portrait of Wilson standing outside the barracks with his hands on his hips.
On the reverse 'Wilson '46'.
On the reverse 'Wilson '46'.
Xmas Bar
A view of the bar on the base. On the reverse 'Xmas Bar'.
Air to Air Spitfire
A port side aerial view of a Spitfire.
On the reverse 'Palestine 46 Spitfire' 'Starbd wing Spit +'.
On the reverse 'Palestine 46 Spitfire' 'Starbd wing Spit +'.
Dick Rooke's Bed
Two photographs of Dick's bed. On the reverse 'My charpoy (pit) '46'.
On the reverse of the second 'My bed. No mosquito nets. Out of season.'
On the reverse of the second 'My bed. No mosquito nets. Out of season.'
Airman Dai Davies
A full length portrait of Dai Davies who is also taking a photograph with a box camera.
On the reverse 'Dai Davies '46'.
On the reverse 'Dai Davies '46'.
Airman Darren
A full length portrait. On the reverse 'Darren in "Groppe" 46'.
Three Spitfires
Two photographs of three Spitfires,
#1 A view of the port side of three Spitfires. Behind is a watch tower. On the reverse 'Ein Shemeer Palestine 46'.
#2 a view of the same three Spitfires but taken at the front. On the reverse 'Spitfires Palestine…
#1 A view of the port side of three Spitfires. Behind is a watch tower. On the reverse 'Ein Shemeer Palestine 46'.
#2 a view of the same three Spitfires but taken at the front. On the reverse 'Spitfires Palestine…
Fuller on a donkey
Fuller sitting on a donkey, assisted by its owner.
On the reverse 'Fuller & 2 friends '46'.
On the reverse 'Fuller & 2 friends '46'.
Airmen on Camels
Five photographs from the camel races.
#1 An airman sat on a camel watched by many spectators. On the reverse 'Start of races 12/46'.
#2 camel and spectators. On the reverse 'Camel races. Starters orders'.
#3 camel, two airmen and a camel driver.…
#1 An airman sat on a camel watched by many spectators. On the reverse 'Start of races 12/46'.
#2 camel and spectators. On the reverse 'Camel races. Starters orders'.
#3 camel, two airmen and a camel driver.…
Davey
An almost full length portrait of Davey.
On the reverse 'Davey F/O De'Ath's crew'.
On the reverse 'Davey F/O De'Ath's crew'.
James & Pip
Two airmen standing outside,
On the reverse 'James & Pip (Bomber) AG W/Op '46'.
On the reverse 'James & Pip (Bomber) AG W/Op '46'.
Fuller (the funny)
Fuller shrugging his shoulders.
On the reverse 'Fuller (the funny) Nav '46'.
On the reverse 'Fuller (the funny) Nav '46'.
Darren (the body)
A half length portrait of Sergeant Darren. On the reverse 'Darren (the body) A/G '46'.
'Robbo' Robinson
Two photographs of Robbo.
#1 Robbo in front of long tin roofed building. On the reverse 'My "Oppo" Robbo '46 Played football & cricket for the Wanderers (RAF Egypt team)'.
#2 Robbo holding a cat. Behind is a long tin roofed shed. On the reverse…
#1 Robbo in front of long tin roofed building. On the reverse 'My "Oppo" Robbo '46 Played football & cricket for the Wanderers (RAF Egypt team)'.
#2 Robbo holding a cat. Behind is a long tin roofed shed. On the reverse…
Robbo '46
A head and shoulders portrait of a flight engineer with a second man behind with a cat on his shoulder. On the reverse 'Robbo '46 Mog in background'.
Dick Rooke's British Legion Membership Card
A membership card issued to Dick and a receipt for his membership subscription.
Abu-Sueir Sporting Club Membership Card
Dick's membership card for the Abu-Sueir sporting club.
RAF Association Membership Book
A membership booklet issued to Dick. It has details of his annual subscription.
Three Airmen including Dick Rooke
The three airmen are standing outside a brick building. On the reverse '3 Hensham Boys, Abu Sueir, 46. Ginger - Moggie Self Canal Zone RAF Ismalia'.
Kodak Photograph Wallet
Double sided Kodak Wallet with handwritten annotations 'Dad overseas' and 'Dad overseas Egypt'.
New York
Two photographs from an album, titled New York, Feb 2nd 1944.
#1 is the Manhattan skyline taken from across the Hudson River.
#2 is the Statue of Liberty from the the deck of HMT Andes.
#1 is the Manhattan skyline taken from across the Hudson River.
#2 is the Statue of Liberty from the the deck of HMT Andes.