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Plate with signatures
Photograph of a plate with many signatures. Arthur Hollis' is towards the top right. Dedication 'To Jack Lascelles DFC, with grateful thanks of the members of Nos 50 and 61 Squadron Reunion Association, October 1967'. On the reverse stamp for John…
Dulwich College ATC cadets
Eighteen young men sitting in two rows behind a Lewis machine gun all wearing tunics, peaked caps and shorts. Behind stands and instructor with white coat, In the background part of a tent and trees. Captioned 'O.T.C. Oxney Farm, 81'. Note on the…
Ten officers at RAF School of Administration and Accountancy, Hereford
Ten officers, eight of them aircrew, wearing tunic or battledress, sitting and standing in two rows in tended grounds. Captioned 'No 112 Advanced Course, Syndicate A, S/Ldrs Price, Bingham-Wallis, Leggate, F/Lt Detheridge, S/Ldr Perfect, Front row,…
Airman wearing leather jacket
An airman wearing leather jacket with fur collar standing with hands in pockets. In the background a single storey hut with corrugated iron roof. On the reverse '"Jock" Walker, Rear Gunner, 1943, Later Killed'.
Seven aircrew in front of Lancaster
Seven aircrew, six wearing Mae West on the left and one with hands in pocket on the right standing and squatting in front of the cockpit and starboard inner engine of a Lancaster.
Envelope
White envelope with handwritten note 'The [underlined] Photo, Enlarge, 22 Castle Road'.
Fifty one pilots
Fifty one pilots wearing battledress or tunic with side or peaked caps sitting and standing in four rows. Photograph taken after dark. In the background a single storey hut with corrugated iron roof. On the reverse five signatures.
A Hollis Home Guard
Full length portrait of a corporal wearing battledress and a tin helmet. He has a gas mask holder on his chest and a rifle slung on his shoulder. In the background a two storey house with windows and part of door. On the reverse 'A H Home Guard'.
A Hollis Home Guard
Full length portrait of a man wearing battledress with corporal stripes, also with side cap and sword. In the background a house with windows and part of door. On the reverse 'A Hollis, Home Guard'.
Woman with white dog
Woman wearing dark overcoat standing in a field with a white bull terrier type dog in front. In the background a hedge. On the reverse 'Nov 1953' and note attached 'Mrs Blackwell + Sue'.
White dog in garden
White bull terrier type dog in garden with wooden fence behind. In the background right the top of a house. On the reverse attached note 'Sue, Hollis, 21st B/D present'.
Arthur Hollis
Half-length portrait of Squadron Leader Arthur Hollis wearing tunic, with pilot's brevet and medal ribbons, and peaked cap. He has his arms crossed.
Arthur Hollis
Half-length portrait of Squadron Leader Arthur Hollis, smiling, wearing tunic, with pilots brevet and medal ribbons, and peaked cap. He has his arms crossed.
Arthur Hollis
Half-length portrait of Squadron Leader Arthur Hollis, side on, wearing tunic, with pilots brevet and medal ribbons, and peaked cap. He has his arms crossed.
Arthur Hollis
Head and shoulders portrait of Squadron Leader Arthur Hollis wearing tunic, with pilots brevet and medal ribbons, and peaked cap.
Arthur Hollis
Half-length portrait of Squadron Leader Arthur Hollis wearing tunic, with pilots brevet and medal ribbons, and peaked cap. He has his arms crossed.
Arthur Hollis
Head a shoulders portrait of Squadron Leader Arthur Hollis wearing tunic, with pilots brevet and medal ribbons, and peaked cap.
Five men in suits
Five men wearing suits, ties and waistcoats standing holding drinking tankards. In the background a wood panelled wall. Arthur Hollis is on the left. On the reverse a stamp of Edward Sharpe and Sons, London.
Arthur and Betty's wedding
Arthur in uniform tunic, with pilot's brevet, Betty in wedding dress holding a bouquet of flowers. In the background a church building with arched door and window.
Forty four airmen at RAF Cranwell
Forty four airmen wearing tunic or battledress, some with brevet, sitting and standing in three rows. In the background the main RAF Cranwell building. On the reverse 'A N Hollis' and note 'Accountancy Course'.
Five man shooting expedition
Five men in civilian clothes (two with hats), all carrying rifles, standing in a line. In the background is a child in a hat. In the background a valley with a mountain beyond. Arthur Hollis is on the right. On the reverse 'this one ['you've had…
Four men sitting at table
Four men in civilian cloths sitting round a table in a bar with open doors looking out onto countryside with hill. A further two men on another table to left and others to the right. On the reverse 'Repulse Bay Lido, Feb 1946, Winco Syder, Self, Don,…
Two men in a jeep
Two men, Arthur Hollis in driving seat, sitting in open topped jeep parked by the side of a road. In the background, trees and sea.
Thanksgiving address for the life of Arthur Norman Hollis OBE, DFC
Thanksgiving eulogy for the life and times of Arthur Hollis OBE, DFC of Bomber Command which covers his childhood successes whilst at Dulwich College, his subsequent enlistment into the RAF in 1941, and his pilot training in Florida and the UK. It…
Arthur Hollis: flying instructors' school report
Including duration and purpose of course, flying time on Oxford, ground training results, assessment of ability etc. Remarks by Chief Instructor include: 'A good average pilot who should prove his worth at 11 OTU. A sound reliable officer.'