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Interview with Betty Welton
Betty Welton was born in 1924. She left school at the age of 14 and, at the age of 17 and a half, joined the Women’s Land Army. She saw this as an opportunity to escape her home circumstances. On receiving her papers, she travelled from her home…
Swans
Two swans and five signets on the lake, Blickling Hall in the background, reverse captioned 'Swans at Blickling Lake, July 1943'.
MT section RAF Sandtoft
Six servicemen wearing variety of uniform standing and six members of the Women's Auxiliary Air Force sitting in front. Left front has a dog. In the background right, part of a hut. On the reverse 'MT Section, Sandtoft Aug 1944'.
Banff National Park
Four photographs from an album, captioned 'Wild Bears No cages for these fellows'.
Photo 1 is an airman standing looking at a bear.
Photo 2 is a bear advancing to the camera.
Photo 3 is of two bears. Behind is a family of three adults and two…
Photo 1 is an airman standing looking at a bear.
Photo 2 is a bear advancing to the camera.
Photo 3 is of two bears. Behind is a family of three adults and two…
George Alexander Mackie’s pilots flying log book. Two
Pilots flying log book two, for George Alexander Mackie, covering the period from 24 September 1943 to 17 February 1946. Detailing his instructor duties, operations flown and post war flying with 46 squadron. He was stationed at RAF Waterbeach, RAF…
Fishermen near Crater, Aden
A group of fishermen around a boat. in the background a camel. On the reverse 'Fishermen near Crater. Aden. July. 1946'.
Three Airmen and a Camel
Two airmen on the back of a camel being held by a third man. A football is set between two aircraft chocks. On the sidelines are a large number of spectators. On the reverse 'The captain of the Officers team arrives for the kick-off. Christmas Day…
Aden Donkey Races
Two photographs from the race day.
In the first a large airman on a small donkey watched closely by two small boys and a large crowd on the sidelines. On the reverse 'Tom Perry wins by a push on "Gasper".'
In the second photograph a group of airmen…
In the first a large airman on a small donkey watched closely by two small boys and a large crowd on the sidelines. On the reverse 'Tom Perry wins by a push on "Gasper".'
In the second photograph a group of airmen…
Family Group
The six women, two men and a dog are posed at the front of a house, on the steps and sides.
Uncle Fuller Cornwell
Fuller sat on a garden bench with three dogs.
Aunt Ann and Uncle Fuller Cornwell
The couple are seated on a garden bench with a dog between them.
Albert Thorpe
Albert is standing beside a brick wall, holding a cat. He is grandfather of Ruby.
Ann and Fuller Cornwall
The couple are sitting on a garden bench with a dog in between.
Letter from Dennis Batty to brother Phil
Comments on recent letters and reports death of squadron pig. Continues with banter and gossip. Mentions that he cannot write about his operations. Writes that he would be back in Belfast next Sunday and hopes to meet up with him.
Recruiting west country 1951
Nine RAF personnel all wearing tunic standing in line. A mayor ins third from left and Basil Harrington is fourth from left holding leash of St Bernard dog. In the background RAF lorries. On the reverse 'Recruiting West Country 1951'.
Recruiting with the team, mobile cinema and Raff
Twenty RAF personnel all wearing tunics standing in line with St Bernard dog in front on left. Basil Harrington stands in the centre holding gloves. In the background an RAF mobile cinema. On the reverse 'Recruiting with the team, mobile cinema and…
St Bernard dog collecting for fund
Basil Harrington with Raff the St Bernard in front of a large crowd of men, women and children sitting in stand. On the reverse '"Raff" collecting for the Affray Fund at Yeovil sports May 1951'.
RAF personnel on parade
Ten RAF personnel stand in formation at ease. A St Bernard dog sits on the left. Behind is a large crowd of spectators and in the background town houses. On the reverse 'Guernsey 1952'.
Raff the St Bernard
St Bernard dog standing with collection box on his back. In the background a low stone wall and a building
Airmen Parade, Airmen and WAAFs
Seven photographs from an album.
Photo 1 is groups of airmen on parade, annotated '1-4-43'.
Photo 2 is two men arms lined, one man in goggles, at the coast.
Photo 3 is four WAAFs beside a stone and thatch structure.
Photo 4 and 5 are groups of…
Photo 1 is groups of airmen on parade, annotated '1-4-43'.
Photo 2 is two men arms lined, one man in goggles, at the coast.
Photo 3 is four WAAFs beside a stone and thatch structure.
Photo 4 and 5 are groups of…
George Hutton and Barbara
George and Barbara with a dog on the beach. On the reverse 'June 28th, 1945. On Ramsey Beach'.
Mossbank, Canada
Ten photographs from an album.
Photo 1 is a snowy landscape, captioned '#5 AOS'.
Photo 2 and 4 are two airmen standing in the snow, captioned ' "Doc" & Hunky'.
Photo 3 is some buildings, captioned 'A last glimpse of Moss Bank'.
Photo 5 is Ansons…
Photo 1 is a snowy landscape, captioned '#5 AOS'.
Photo 2 and 4 are two airmen standing in the snow, captioned ' "Doc" & Hunky'.
Photo 3 is some buildings, captioned 'A last glimpse of Moss Bank'.
Photo 5 is Ansons…
Two men kneeling with dog
On the left an airman wearing tunic with half brevet, medal ribbons and side cap. On the right a man wearing civilian suit and hat. Between them a dog sitting. In the background trees and a building.
William Jones Crew and Eaon and Crew
Photo 1 is a pilot in great coat, captioned 'Skipper feeling happy'.
Photo 2 is an airman and a dog, captioned 'Slash and man's best friend. On the reverse - 'Frank 1 Colin 1 TAFF 1 Trace 4 Harry 6 Tex 1 Winky 1' and '15'.
Photo 3 is seven airmen…
Photo 2 is an airman and a dog, captioned 'Slash and man's best friend. On the reverse - 'Frank 1 Colin 1 TAFF 1 Trace 4 Harry 6 Tex 1 Winky 1' and '15'.
Photo 3 is seven airmen…
Various airmen
Top left - an airman wearing tunic holding a large dog. Trees in the background. Top right - an airman wearing tunic and side cap on a shoreline. Centre middle - an airman in shirt sleeves and trousers rolled up sitting cross-legged. Bottom left - an…