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Burial Plot Certificate
A certificate for a burial plot purchased by Lars Cornelius Christian Andersen.
Letter to Cathy Cordner from Her Uncle, Neil
He thanks her for her letter. Molly, his wife, has just left Shanghai. She is expected to return with Buster, their son. He has sent her a banknote to spend on chocolates.
Arnold Christian's In-laws - The Cordners
Two family photographs headed 'The Cordners'.
#1 Auntie Molly with great niece, June (Arnold and Cathie's daughter). Taken at 556 Banbury, Road, Oxford 1948.
#2 Auntie Molly, Neil Cordner (nephew to Molly), Catherine Christian (niece to Molly) and…
#1 Auntie Molly with great niece, June (Arnold and Cathie's daughter). Taken at 556 Banbury, Road, Oxford 1948.
#2 Auntie Molly, Neil Cordner (nephew to Molly), Catherine Christian (niece to Molly) and…
Neil Cordner and Margaret Havelock's Wedding
Arnold's brother-in-law's wedding to Margaret on 5th August 1944. The caption reads the third adult is believed to be the bride's sister. The child is unknown.
Arnold Christian's Wife and Family
Four photographs on a page.
#1 is Arnold's wife, Catherine, taken in 1928.
#2 is a woman, Molly, with four children - Buster, Nancy, Cathie and Neil.
#3 is two men (Allan and Tom) with four children - Buster, Neil, Nancy and Cathie.
#2 and 3 were…
#1 is Arnold's wife, Catherine, taken in 1928.
#2 is a woman, Molly, with four children - Buster, Nancy, Cathie and Neil.
#3 is two men (Allan and Tom) with four children - Buster, Neil, Nancy and Cathie.
#2 and 3 were…
Letter to Arnold Christian's Wife
The letter advises that a War Gratuity of £45 has been enclosed.
Letter to Arnold Christian's Wife
The letter advises that her husband is now considered to have lost his life.
Letter to Arnold Christian's Wife
The writer writes hoping that he husband is safe and well.
Letter to Arnold Christian's Wife
The letter expresses sadness that her husband is missing.
Letter to Arnold Christian's Wife
The letter expresses regret that her husband was shot down and is missing.
Battle-Axe Blenheims
An account of operations at the time Arnold took over as Flight Commander. He describes the operation when Arnold Christian was lost.
Letter from Arnold Christian to his Wife
The letter has at the top been annotated 'A's last letter'. He writes that it is a sort of holiday since he has a lot of freedom, in the north of Scotland.
A note attached to the letter states that he was lost in action 48 hours later.
A note attached to the letter states that he was lost in action 48 hours later.
Bristol Blenheim Cockpit
An inside view of the cockpit of a Blenheim Mk IV.
Bristol Blenheim
Two air-to-air photographs of a Blenheim being flown by Arnold Christian.
#1 is a side view
#2 is a plan view, from above.
They are captioned 'Bristol Blenheim Mk IV Bomber photographed while being flown by Wing Commander Arnold Louis Christian…
#1 is a side view
#2 is a plan view, from above.
They are captioned 'Bristol Blenheim Mk IV Bomber photographed while being flown by Wing Commander Arnold Louis Christian…
'In a World of Space' Card
A card sent to Arnold's wife. He expresses sadness that he can't be with them at Christmas.
105 Squadron Cartoon
A cartoon of the airmen of 105 Squadron. The caption reads 'Caricature drawing of 105 Squadron members - early 1941. The Officer Commanding 105 Squadron is AL Christian (centre, wearing flight jacket). Command was assumed by AL Christian on 24…
Derek, June & Brian Christian
Two photographs of three children.
#1 the three are in swimming trunks and is captioned 'Cutteslowe Park, Oxford 1940'.
#2 the two boys are on bikes and the girl is standing on the wall at the front of their house. It is captioned '556 Banbury…
#1 the three are in swimming trunks and is captioned 'Cutteslowe Park, Oxford 1940'.
#2 the two boys are on bikes and the girl is standing on the wall at the front of their house. It is captioned '556 Banbury…
Arnold Christian and Five officers
Arnold standing with a group of five airmen. In the caption he is identified as third from left.
HM King George at RAF Bicester
Two photographs of King George inspection RAF airmen at Bicester. Arnold is second behind the King.
Arnold Christian, Crew and Halifax
A photograph taken of the three crew under the front of a Halifax on the day of its first flight. It is captioned 'Halifax Maiden Flight 25.10.39
Crew: Navigator S/L A L Christian
Observer - EA Wright Esq
Pilot - Maj JLBH Cordes (Retd)
at; RAF…
Crew: Navigator S/L A L Christian
Observer - EA Wright Esq
Pilot - Maj JLBH Cordes (Retd)
at; RAF…
Arnold Christian on Holiday
Two photographs of holiday snaps.
#1 is Arnold and his two boys, captioned ' L-R: Arnold Louis, Derek Allan, Brian Arnold Holidays - 1937'.
#2 is four children captioned 'from top: Brian, Margaret (family friend), Derek, June summer holiday -…
#1 is Arnold and his two boys, captioned ' L-R: Arnold Louis, Derek Allan, Brian Arnold Holidays - 1937'.
#2 is four children captioned 'from top: Brian, Margaret (family friend), Derek, June summer holiday -…
Arnold Louis Christian and his Two Sons
A photograph of Arnold seated, Brian standing beside him and Derek in a pram. It is annotated 'Brian 2 years 5 months : Derek 8 months' and is captioned 'Arnold Louis Christian with his two sons, Brian Arnold & Derek Allan February 1936'.
Vincent Francis Christian
Vincent sitting on a car step with his grandson on his knee. It is captioned 'Vincent Francis Christian (known as Pom, Pom) With Brian Arnold Christian (grandson) 1934'.
Arnold Christian and Five Airmen
A group of six airmen studying a map. Behind is a biplane. Four airmen are wearing leather helmets and two are in standard uniform. On the reverse is handwritten 'Arnold Hornchurch 1934' and typewritten a press release.
Arnold Christian and Catherine Cordner's Wedding
Two photographs of Arnold and Catherine standing outside the church. Arnold is in uniform.