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Jim Cahir and Spike Alexandratos
Half length portrait of Spike and Jim standing in front of a corrugated metal wall. On the reverse 'Course 31 'Spike' Alexandra [sic] Jim Cahir RAAF Parkes NSW 1942'.
Jim Cahir and family
Jim, his brother, sister and sister-in-law seated on a garden swing. A dog is in front of them. On the reverse 'My sister- brother- Jim - sister-in-law Reading Berkshire Oct 1943'.
A second photograph is of the same group in a different order.
A second photograph is of the same group in a different order.
Jim Cahir
Jim Cahir in CMF uniform. He is standing at ease in a garden. (additional information supplied by donor of collection).
Jim Cahir
Sergeant Jim Cahir standing beside an open window. Behind is a bicycle. On the reverse is captioned 'Jim Cahir in England 1943 466 Squad Yorks'.
Caterpillar Club reunion 1947
Jim Cahir at a Caterpillar Club reunion. He is one of a group of 19 men. They appear to be watching one man giving a demonstration. On the reverse 'Jim at Caterpillar Club Reunion Circa 1947'.
Group of 71 airmen
71 airmen arranged in four rows in front of a single story wooden building. It is captioned 'New Plymouth NZ June 1943 En route to England (most went to Bomber Command)'. On the photograph it is further captioned 'IH58.2 Crago Studio N.P.' On the…
Seven airmen
A group of seven airmen arranged in two rows in front of a brick building. On the reverse 'David Purcell & Bill Cashman Leconfield 1943'.
Jim Cahir, Sister and Brother
Jim Cahir standing in a garden with his sister and brother. Behind is a garden settee/swing. On the reverse 'Brother, sister & Jim at my sister's home. Berkshire Oct 1943'.
Jim Cahir and crew
Seven airmen including Jim Cahir dressed in flying gear. On the reverse 'Bomber Command 4 Group 466 Squad Leconfield Yorks circa. Nov/Dec 1943
Reg Hall Reg Spalding Geo Brett Pat Edwards
Ralph Parsons
Jim Cahir'.
Reg Hall Reg Spalding Geo Brett Pat Edwards
Ralph Parsons
Jim Cahir'.
Bill Cashman DFM
Half length portrait of Bill Cashman in RAF uniform. On the reverse 'Bill Cashman (DFM) Squad 466 1943'.
Jim Cahir's Prisoner of War Identity card
The identity card has three photographs of Jim, his squadron details and his crew.
Certificate for crossing the Equator
A certificate issued to Jim Cahir for crossing the Equator on his transit to the UK.
Letter to Mrs Cahir from the Area Finance Office, Department of Air
The letter advises Mrs Cahir that because her son is now reported as a prisoner of war then payments will continue without review.
Letter to Mrs Cahir from the Area Finance Office, Department of Air
The letter informs Mrs Cahir of payments that will be made to her son whilst he is missing.
Telegram to Mrs Cahir from Ronnie Taylor
The message advises Mrs Cahir that her son is very well and uninjured.
Telegram to Mrs Cahir from the RAAF
The message advises Mrs Cahir that her son's address is Stalag Luft 3 and his number is 267500.
Telegram to Mrs Cahir from the RAAF
The message advises Mrs Cahir that her son has been reported as a prisoner of war by the International Red Cross.
Telegram to Mrs Cahir from RAAF
The telegram informs Mrs Cahir that her son is missing in action during an operation at Frankfurt.
Letter to Jim Cahir from the Airboard
The letter accompanies Jim's Certificate of Service and Discharge.
Letter to Mrs Cahir from Wing Commander 466 Squadron
The letter refers to Jim Cahir being reported missing. It explains events on the night he went missing and explains that his personal effects will be carefully stored.
Letter to Mrs Cahir from the Casualty Section, Department of Air
The letter refers to Jim Cahir's personal effects which will be kept in storage until his release from prisoner of war camp.
Letter to Mrs Cahir from the Casualty Section, Department of Air
The letter accompanies a letter from Jim's commanding officer.
Letter to Mrs Cahir from the Casualty Section, Ministry of Air
The letter informs Mrs Cahir that her son is a prisoner of war.
Letter to Jim Cahir awarding him two medals
Jim was awarded a 1939-45 Star, an Aircrew Europe Star, a Defence Medal and a War Medal, 1939-45.
Letter to Mary Egan from Jim Cahir
Letter from Jim Cahir to his friend Mary Egan detailing his plane being shot down, his capture and his time in a prisoner of war camp.