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Six Airmen
Six airmen standing in front of a Halifax. 'Revenge' is painted between the front turret and the bomb aimer's position.
Man and boy along promenade
A man and a teenage boy walking along Westbrook Bay, Margate. On the reverse 'Narrow Crown No 4 to Hand' and 'K96406'
Identification kindly provided by Robin Talbot of the Unidentified photos of the British Isles Facebook Group.
Identification kindly provided by Robin Talbot of the Unidentified photos of the British Isles Facebook Group.
The Loss of Halifax DT524
A copy of records held by the RAF on the loss of Arthur's Halifax.
Arthur Bailey - Commemorative Scroll
The scroll commemorates Arthur's sacrifice in the Air Force.
Accident Report
A brief report with some details of Arthur's accident on a training flight.
Telegram to Doris from her Mother
The telegram advises that Arthur has died in a crash.
Telegram to Doris Sellick from Arthur Bailey's Mother
She writes that she wants to see her.
Letter from Arthur Bailey to Doris
He jokes about her new domestic life since she got married. He hints at trouble with Georgie.
Letter from Arthur Bailey to Doris
He is pleased that Arthur and Doris are thinking of getting married.
Letter from Arthur Bailey to Doris
He is pleased that she is back with Arthur. He writes about a runaway barrage balloon that one of his squadron pilot's shot down. Weather is cold.
Letter from Arthur Bailey to Doris
He writes that is in a great hurry getting ready to go on leave.
WAAFs, Airmen and a Child
#1 is 31 WAAFs and airmen grouped in three rows.
#2 is a head and shoulders portrait of an airman.
#3 is 27 airmen grouped in three rows in front of wooden huts.
#4 is a young child with 'Hove 1945' underneath.
#2 is a head and shoulders portrait of an airman.
#3 is 27 airmen grouped in three rows in front of wooden huts.
#4 is a young child with 'Hove 1945' underneath.
23 WAAFS and Three Airmen
26 men and women arranged in three rows.
27 Airmen
27 airmen arranged in three rows in front of a wooden building.
Arthur and Georgina Bailey's wedding
Arthur and Georgie's wedding day. Arthur is in uniform with Leading Aircraftsman rank.
Arthur Bailey and Colleagues
Seven photographs and three newspaper cuttings from an album. A eighth photograph is behind one of the cuttings. #1 is four airmen, two in flying kit, leaning on a car. #2 is Arthur and a woman standing in a garden. #3 is seven airmen standing under…
Family Photographs
11 photographs from an album.
#1 a man and woman walking down a street.
#2 a woman sitting in her garden with a cat on her lap and a dog.
#3 a head and shoulders portrait of a young woman.
#4 a head and shoulders portrait of a different young…
#1 a man and woman walking down a street.
#2 a woman sitting in her garden with a cat on her lap and a dog.
#3 a head and shoulders portrait of a young woman.
#4 a head and shoulders portrait of a different young…
Letter from Arthur Bailey to Doris
He has seven operations left. He failed to meet Ralph. He is looking forward to his leave but it is a long way away.
Letter from Arthur Bailey to Doris
Ralph enjoyed his leave. He thanks her for her news. His news from his wife is not good. Handwritten in a different hand is 'Last'.
Letter from Arthur Bailey to Doris
He considers his issues with his wife will get resolved. He has been doing a lot of office work. His bike is still missing.
Letter from Arthur Bailey to Doris
He has had another bad letter from his wife and he regrets having married her.
Letter from Arthur Bailey to Doris
He has fallen out with his wife. He is still sending her money. His bike has been stolen and he is really annoyed.
Letter from Arthur Bailey to Doris
He has moved to RAF Riccall and has no company. His job is interesting but he never gets out of camp. He sympathises with his sister and her problems with her employer.
Letter from Arthur Bailey to Doris
He asks about her baby. He has completed 20 operations.
Letter from Arthur Bailey to Doris
He congratulates her on the arrival of her baby boy. He is finding work hard and he has little social life.