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The 'Hoochicken'
A cartoon Blenheim bomber GB-R T1989 flying low level over the sea. It is captioned 'The 'Hoochicken' -Blenheim Bomber used by Commanding Officer of 105 Squadron.
Wing Commander AL Christian
Picture drawn by Flight Lieutenant Bennett - 105 Sqn…
Wing Commander AL Christian
Picture drawn by Flight Lieutenant Bennett - 105 Sqn…
Wing Commander Arnold Louis Christian
A head and shoulders portrait of Arnold, captioned 'Officer Commanding No 105 Squadron, RAF (Missing, presumed killed in action -anti-shipping operations off Stavanger, Norway)
30th January 1906- 8th May 1941'.
30th January 1906- 8th May 1941'.
Telegram to Arnold Christian's Wife
The telegram advises that her husband is missing during an air operation.
Letter to Arnold Christian's Wife
The letter advises that her husband is missing.
Letter to Arnold Christian's Wife
The letter advises that her husband is missing but explains he could be a prisoner of war.
Two Letters to Arnold Christian's Wife
The first letter refers to changes in money paid to his wife.
The second letter advises that their has been no news about her husband.
The second letter advises that their has been no news about her husband.
Letter to Arnold Christian's Wife
The letter advises that there has been no news about her husbands disappearance. Because of the lapse of time the writer suggest that he has lost his life.
Letter to Arnold Christian's Wife
The letter proposes that Arnold is presumed dead.
Letter to Arnold Christian's Wife
The letter confirms that her husband is considered to have died on 8th May.
Letter to Arnold Christian's Wife
The letter expresses sorrow at the loss of her husband.
Letter to Arnold Christian's Wife
The letter is a calculation of money owed to Catherine.
Commemorative Scroll Honouring Arnold Christian
A commemorative scroll awarded to Arnold for his sacrifice.
Arnold Christian
A half length portrait of Wing Commander Arnold Christian, in uniform.
105 Squadron and Arnold Christian
A brief biography of Arnold and his time with 105 Squadron.
Arnold Christian's Decorations
A photograph of four medals, one clasp and an oak leaf awarded to Arnold. The medals are 1939-1945 Star, Air Crew Europe Star, 1939-1945 Defence medal and the 1939-1945 medal.
Each medal is described in the accompanying text.
Each medal is described in the accompanying text.
Catherine Allan Cordner 1861-1931
A half length portrait of Catherine, grandmother to Catherine Christian (nee Cordner) Pictured 1929.
Thomas and Nora Cordner
#1 a head and shoulders portrait of Thomas.
#2 a full length portrait of Nora holding her baby daughter, Catherine (Arnold's future wife), April 1911.
#2 a full length portrait of Nora holding her baby daughter, Catherine (Arnold's future wife), April 1911.
Catherine Cordner's Birth Certificate
Catherine's birth certificate.