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15 Airmen in Sidcot Suits
A group of 15 airmen arranged in three rows. They are all wearing Sidcot suits, boots, gloves and carrying flying helmets. On the reverse 'J. Oates Front 2nd Left'.
Letter to Jimmy Oates
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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.
Douglas Combined Protractor and Parallel Rule
A plastic protractor and instructions for use printed on the outside of a cardboard case.
Jimmy Oates' Service and Release Book
RAF Form 2520 A issued to Jimmy with details of his service life.
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.
J Oates’ observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book
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…
Guy Gibson's Log Book Extract
An extract from Guy's logbook for May 1943. It ends on May 16 with 'Awarded VC'.
Post Box for Medals
The box used to send Jimmy's medals with his address on the front.
Navigator's Log
A log kept by Jimmy of a minelaying operation on 24th October 1943.
Jimmy Oates' Meteorology Notes
Handwritten notes taken during meteorology classes.
Telegram to Jimmy Oates from his Parents
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The message expresses thanks that he is safe.
The Star, June 6th 1944
A newspaper published on D-day with news of the invasion.
Two Brass Keys
Two small brass keys with War Department stamps.
Aeronautical Chart of UK
The chart title is Stornoway to Brussels and is at a scale of 1:2890000 approximately.
Telegram to Jimmy Oates
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The telegram from his parents expresses happiness that he is safe.
On Active Service
The front page of a prayer book complete with a newspaper cutting about the sea war in the Far East.
Times of Malta
A daily newspaper from Malta with international news, fashion, correspondence, adverts, crossword, sport and local news.
196 Squadron Crest
A metal crest mounted on a wooden plaque. The reverse shows a fixing to allow it to be attached to a wall.
Navigator Brevets
Four cloth badges
Warrant Officer Badges
Four cloth badges, font and reverse.
Belt Buckle
Both sides of a brass belt buckle.
RAF Buttons
Three large and two small brass buttons with RAF insignia.
RAF Wings Badge
Both sides of an RAF wings badge for a jacket lapel.
Belgian 25 Cent Coin
Both sides of a Belgian 25c coin.