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The chart title is Stornoway to Brussels and is at a scale of 1:2890000 approximately.

The letter thanks Jimmy for his letter. They are pleased he has a partner. They are expecting a third child. They ask for a friend's address.

The telegram from his parents expresses happiness that he is safe.

Observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book for J Oates, navigator, covering the period from 11 February 1943 to 19 June 1946. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and instructor duties. He was stationed at RAF Millom, RAF Chipping…

A log kept by Jimmy of a minelaying operation on 24th October 1943.

The front page of a prayer book complete with a newspaper cutting about the sea war in the Far East.

A plastic protractor and instructions for use printed on the outside of a cardboard case.

Handwritten notes taken during meteorology classes.

A daily newspaper from Malta with international news, fashion, correspondence, adverts, crossword, sport and local news.

RAF Form 2520 A issued to Jimmy with details of his service life.

A metal crest mounted on a wooden plaque. The reverse shows a fixing to allow it to be attached to a wall.

Four cloth badges

Four cloth badges, font and reverse.

Both sides of a brass belt buckle.

Three large and two small brass buttons with RAF insignia.

Both sides of an RAF wings badge for a jacket lapel.

Both sides of a Belgian 25c coin.

Two small brass keys with War Department stamps.

One brass button and a package with 'Take Care Small Charms'.

A collection of lucky charms.
#1 is a crucifix
#2 is a buddha
#3 is a metal disc dated 1897 and on the reverse 'Mother'.
#4 is a crucifix
#5 is a four leaf shamrock

The box used to send Jimmy's medals with his address on the front.

Both sides of a 1939-1945 Star

Both sides of the War Medal 1939 to 1945.

Both sides of the Air Crew Europe Star.

Both sides of the Defence Medal.