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Parents Golden Wedding "Minnie and William" 1962
Three quarter length portrait of Fred Hooker's parents.
Andrew Wiseman
A page referring to Andrew Wiseman who got separated from the main group during the Long March. A business card with his name, Linguist Russian, Polish, German is included.
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James William Hooker 1938
A half length portrait of James Hooker in naval uniform captioned 'Brother James William first photograph in uniform 1938.' Also included is a photograph of a gravestone for Hilda Ruth Hooker and James William Hooker who died in a prisoner of war…
Charlie Waterman and Fred Hooker
Fred Hooker, in uniform and Charlie Waterman in a suit and tie (and with corsage). It is captioned 'Charlie Waterman who saved me from burning aircraft'.
Fred Hooker's Prisoner Identity Card
An identity card issued to Fred Hooker at Dulag Luft.
Fred Hooker prisoner of war ID Card
An identity card issued to Fred Hooker when he was captured.
Forced March
A sketch map of the route taken by the prisoners from Stalag Luft 7. It names the towns passed through, the numbers of prisoners killed and their rations for 21 days.
12 Photographs of Second Camp Stalag 3A
Photo 1 captioned 'View of Sleeping Bunks', shows three tiers of bunks.
Photo 2 captioned 'Table and Bench Seat' shows two men at the table, one seated.
Photo 3 is of a church, captioned 'Converted Hut by Russian POW for Worshipping'.
Photo 4 is…
Photo 2 captioned 'Table and Bench Seat' shows two men at the table, one seated.
Photo 3 is of a church, captioned 'Converted Hut by Russian POW for Worshipping'.
Photo 4 is…
Stalag 3A Photographs
An explanatory note for a set of 12 photographs taken in Stalag 3A in April 1945.
Caterpillar Club card and pin
A mocked up membership card and photograph of pin issued to Sergeant Fred Hooker. It is captioned 'Ervin [sic] Parachute Company Issue Original Membership Club Card Mislaid Pin kept with medals'.
Halifax in the air
Copies of two air to air photographs of different marks of Halifax, photographs of mid upper and rear turret plus a short cutting about the Halifax on a scrapbook page.
Fred Hooker's crew
A list of seven aircrew, their position and where they were from, including Fred Hooker.
Dishforth 1944 while converting to Halifax aircraft
Fred Hooker, in uniform, standing in front of a metal building, captioned 'Dishforth 1944 while converting to Halifax aircraft'.
Gunnery School South Wales
12 trainee airmen arranged in two rows. Fred Hooker is second from left, seated. They have a board with 'No 127 Course Air Gunners Squad 15, 3-1-44 B G'. On the reverse are signatures of all 12 men.
Room Mates Bridlington, 1944 [sic]
Five trainee airmen including Fred Hooker, arranged round a desk. On the reverse are signatures of four men and 'Bridlington 1943'.
Fred and Lesley Hooker
Item 1 is captioned 'Air Crew Cadet Flashes 1943'.
Item 2 is a photograph of Fred and Lesley Hooker captioned 'April 1944 Fred Lesley'.
Item 2 is a photograph of Fred and Lesley Hooker captioned 'April 1944 Fred Lesley'.
Fred Hooker's decorations
Five medals awarded to Fred Hooker:
1939-1945 Star;
France and Germany Star;
War Medal 1939-1945;
RAF Bomber Command Medal and
International Prisoners of War Medal.
1939-1945 Star;
France and Germany Star;
War Medal 1939-1945;
RAF Bomber Command Medal and
International Prisoners of War Medal.
Interview with Fred Hooker. Two
Fred Hooker was a mid-upper gunner on 102 Squadron at RAF Pocklington, where he flew three operations before being shot down. Born in Hartley Wintney in 1924, Fred’s first experience of the RAF was visiting RAF Odiham as a member of the Air…
X Prisoners of War From the parish in recognition of Service
A caption 'A token of appreciation of your War Service' which included a visit to Aldershot Hippodrome and a meal at the White Lion Hotel.
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Item 2 is a caption 'Programme of Show.
Item 3, 4 and 5 are the programme of the show -…
Item 1 is a caption.
Item 2 is a caption 'Programme of Show.
Item 3, 4 and 5 are the programme of the show -…
Japan behind the Fan
An excerpt from page 213 of a book entitled Japan behind the Fan. It refers to a temple with photographs of dead servicemen including James W Hooker.
Fred Hooker - Warrant Officer
Fred Hooker's warrant appointment document.
Fred Hooker's Service Record
Issued to Fred Hooker detailing his service record.
Fred Hooker's Brevet and stripes, 1944
Shoulder badge, air gunner brevet and sergeant's stripes captioned 'Original breve [sic] and stripes issued on passing out 1944'.
Fred Hooker's Fitness Record, Age 19
Fitness record issued to Fred Hooker
Fred Hooker's Service and Release Book
Issued to Fred Hooker with details of his military records.