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  • Collection: Christian, Arnold Louis

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A certificate for a burial plot purchased by Lars Cornelius Christian Andersen.

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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.

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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…

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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.

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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…

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The letter advises that a War Gratuity of £45 has been enclosed.

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The letter advises that her husband is now considered to have lost his life.

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The writer writes hoping that he husband is safe and well.

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The letter expresses sadness that her husband is missing.

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The letter expresses regret that her husband was shot down and is missing.

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An account of operations at the time Arnold took over as Flight Commander. He describes the operation when Arnold Christian was lost.

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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.

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An inside view of the cockpit of a Blenheim Mk IV.

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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…

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A card sent to Arnold's wife. He expresses sadness that he can't be with them at Christmas.

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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…

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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…

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Arnold standing with a group of five airmen. In the caption he is identified as third from left.

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Two photographs of King George inspection RAF airmen at Bicester. Arnold is second behind the King.

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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…

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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 -…

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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'.

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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'.

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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.

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Two photographs of Arnold and Catherine standing outside the church. Arnold is in uniform.
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