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Uniform Ribbons
Three ribbons taken from a uniform. 1939-1945 Star and Air Crew Europe Star.
Transmittal Note for Jimmy Oates' Medals
A note accompanying Jimmy's medals.
Campaign Stars and Medals
A note accompanying Jimmy's medals indicating he was sent five medals. The France and Germany Star is not present but is marked as sent.
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.
Telegram to Jimmy Oates from his Parents
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The message expresses thanks that he is safe.
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.
Guy Gibson's Log Book Extract
An extract from Guy's logbook for May 1943. It ends on May 16 with 'Awarded VC'.
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'.
Trainee Jimmy Oates
A half length portrait of Jimmy wearing a trainee's cap. On the reverse 'J. Oates'.
Three Airmen and a WAAF
Three airmen and a WAAF in an office with a typewriter. On the reverse 'J. Oats [sic] 2nd (R)'.