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  • Collection: Christian, Arnold Louis

LChristianAL29160v1.pdf
Pilot's Flying log book for Wing Commander A.L. Christian, covering the period from 1 December 1936 to 8 May 1941. Detailing his flying training, instructional duties and operations flown. He was stationed at RAF Upper Heyford, RAF Upavon, RAF…

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Four photographs of some of Arnold's family.
#1 is a head and shoulders portrait of his brother. It is annotated 'Lars Cornelius Andersen (Neil) Born 7.9.1888 Died 1938 Auntie Molly's husband'.
#2 is of a woman standing in a garden with two dogs.…

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A woman holding a young baby in a christening robe. On the reverse 'Postcard showing Auntie Molly holding Auntie Cathie as a baby 1911'.

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A full length portrait of Norah dressed as a milkmaid. On the reverse 'Norah Cordner (nee Barrass) age 20 Fancy dress ball (Dairy Maid) Auntie Cathie & Dad's mother'.

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Two photographs of Arnold's family.
#1 Arnold and Catherine's wedding day. On the reverse 'Catherine Allan Cordner & Arnold Louis Christian;s marriage 27.9.32
#2 is four family members identified on the reverse as 'Left to right: -
Allan Cordner…

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Lars and his bride on their wedding day. On the reverse 'Lars Cornelius Andersen (Neil) and Molly Cordner's Marriage (1916)'.

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A biography of the Christian family written by Arnold's grandson. There appears to be a connection to France, perhaps to Italian and French royalty. Later research suggested a Swiss connection but after research the Italian and French links were…

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A biography of Vincent, Arnold's father.

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The assets forming the estate of Arnold's mother. The balance was divided amongst her surviving family.

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Three photographs of Arnold and family.
#1 is Norman and Arnold captioned 'Norman Vincent Christian (On left) Circa 1913/14 Arnold Louis Christian'.
#2 is a group of four sitting on the hillside, captioned ' Vera Frances Arnold Louis Vincent…

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Three photographs of public houses owned or leased by Arnold's mother, captioned 'believed during the 1920's, pictured 1994 '.
#1 Druids Inn
#2 Kings Head
#3 Salisbury Arms, captioned 'Believed 1926 sitting outside: Audrey dau [sic] of Vera…

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Two colour photographs of the Christian family home in the 1920s, captioned 'This was the Christian family home in the 1920's and location of the family motor business. After Arnold joined the RAF and no longer played a part in the business his elder…

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A view of the garages at the rear of the house, now separate from the house. A satellite photograph shows the garages and the flats that replaced the church.

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Two photographs of Arnold.
#1 Arnold is standing on a fence.
#2 Arnold in a sidcot suit standing in front of a row of Hawker Tomtit biplanes. One is K-1449. It is captioned 'Arnold Louis Christian Flying Training RAF Grantham, Lincolnshire 1931'.

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13 airmen arranged in two rows in front of a Tomtit biplane.

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Three photographs of various airmen.
#1 is three airmen standing behind a seated officer with a cane.
#2 is a single airman
#3 is a rugby team in two rows round a seated officer.

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A biography written by his grandson, covering from 1929 to 1941.

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Arnold and Catherine's wedding photograph with Arthur, the best man, Nancy, Molly, George and Audrey. They are standing outside the church. Arnold is in uniform.

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

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

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