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RAF Button
One brass button and a package with 'Take Care Small Charms'.
Lucky 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
#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 1939-1945 Star
Both sides of a 1939-1945 Star
War Medal 1939 to 1945
Both sides of the War Medal 1939 to 1945.
The Air Crew Europe Star
Both sides of the Air Crew Europe Star.
The Defence Medal
Both sides of the Defence Medal.
Uniform Ribbons
Three ribbons taken from a uniform. 1939-1945 Star and Air Crew Europe Star.
The Star June 7, 1944
A copy of the Star on the day after D-Day. It contains war news, adverts, cartoons, local news and intimations.
The Daily Star June 8, 1944
A copy of The Star two days after D-Day. It contains war news, adverts, cartoons, local news and intimations.
A New British Aircraft-Carrier
A newspaper cutting with a photograph of HMS Indefatigable. The reverse has unrelated news.
String Wrapped Package
A package addressed to Jimmy Oates at RAF Keevil. It contains newspapers and cuttings.
Warrant Officer George Oliver's Wedding
A newspaper cutting of George's wedding.
Miss Evelyn Barber's Wedding
A cutting with the wedding of Evelyn and Leslie Jackson.
Flight Sergeant Edwin Fairclough
A cutting announcing the death of Edward Fairclough on war service.
Awarded the DFC
A cutting referring to the award of a DFC to Flight-Lieutenant J Bowskill.
A Fire on V-J Night
A cutting about a series of fires at Corsham on V-J night. There is discussion about the ineffectiveness of the fire brigade.
James Oates 13.07.1921 - 13.09.2009
A brief biography of Jimmy.
Card with Belgian Address
A card with a name and address in Veerle, Belgium.
Bed and Breakfast Bill
A bill with charges for bed, breakfast, tea, supper and dinner.
One Clothing Coupon
A printed token for clothing.
List of Addresses
Five addresses, two in Australia, two in Canada and one in England.
List of Crashed Stirlings
Six crashed Stirlings listed with the date, squadron, operation, location (where known), crew and fate.
Jimmy Oates
Jimmy in uniform standing in a garden. On the reverse 'J. Oates'.
Five Airmen
A group of five airmen. They are standing at the edge of a field. On the reverse 'J. Oates 1st left'.
Jimmy Oates
A full length portrait of Jimmy in trainee uniform standing in a garden. On the reverse 'J. Oates'.