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Men with cauldron
Four men carry a large cauldron on a pole. To the right a tall fence with clothing hung on it. On the left huts and other men.
Bunk beds
A set of triple wooden bunk beds. On the middle level various items including boxes and cans are arranged on top of the bedding, the bottom level appears to be in use for storage with a partially open chest and crockery visible. A large bowl rests on…
Two men at table
Two individuals seated on each end of a bench at a rectangular table, placed on paved/brick flooring. Individual seated at near end of the bench appears to be preparing food, the other individual appears to be rolling foodstuff, a knife is visible…
Letter from Dennis Batty to his parents
Reports his arrival at Castle Kennedy and comments on the state of the camp. Mentions he should be home in a month after course complete.
Letter from Donald Baker to his mother
Note at top that although dated 1943 meant 1944. Writes that he burned all his letters and that he had received one from her nearly every week apart from when they received the incorrect report from the red cross in 1942. Apologises that there was…
Letter from Donald Baker to his mother
Reports arrival of latest letters and hopes his are getting through. Mentions arrival of parcel and list some contents. Writes that he will need a new pair of pyjamas. Comments on land settlement in Rhodesia for ex-servicemen. Mentions starting a…
F G Bower in his Billet
Photo 1 and 4 are F G Bower in his pyjamas on his bed.
Photo 2 and 3 are F G Bower working at a desk.
Photo 2 and 3 are F G Bower working at a desk.
Moncton
Photo 1 is a street scene, dated May 1942.
Photo 2 is a part flooded road annotated 'near Moncton'.
Photo 3 is a street scene, annotated 'Moncton Main St May 1942'.
Photo 4 and 5 are a steam engine, annotated 'Montreal Express (C.N.R.) May…
Photo 2 is a part flooded road annotated 'near Moncton'.
Photo 3 is a street scene, annotated 'Moncton Main St May 1942'.
Photo 4 and 5 are a steam engine, annotated 'Montreal Express (C.N.R.) May…
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…
Tags: 11 OTU; 1651 HCU; 214 Squadron; aircrew; animal; arts and crafts; B-17; B-24; bombing; bombing of the Creil/St Leu d’Esserent V-1 storage areas (4/5 July 1944); C-47; Flying Training School; Heavy Conversion Unit; Initial Training Wing; military living conditions; mine laying; Normandy campaign (6 June – 21 August 1944); Operational Training Unit; Oxford; pilot; RAF Chedburgh; RAF Downham Market; RAF Nutts Corner; RAF Oulton; RAF Prestwick; RAF Sculthorpe; RAF Stoney Cross; RAF Tempsford; RAF Waterbeach; Stirling; training
Letter from Donald Baker to his mother
Reports arrival of letters written after hearing that he was alive and well. Assumed it was a shock and did not know how the mistake happened, Mentions mail restrictions being lifted. Says he had his hair shaved off and there had been the first snow.…
Burning aircraft at LG 18, Western Desert
Two photographs from an album.
A vertical aerial photograph of a burning aircraft at LG 18, Western Desert. It is captioned 'BJ 40.NT 9/10 /10/42 8" --> 7500' LG18'.
Photo 2 is an airman standing outside a tent.
A vertical aerial photograph of a burning aircraft at LG 18, Western Desert. It is captioned 'BJ 40.NT 9/10 /10/42 8" --> 7500' LG18'.
Photo 2 is an airman standing outside a tent.
The Desert (or nearly so) - Kabrit Lake
Seven b/w photographs from an album.
Photo 1 is an airman identified as Donald Sharp standing outside a tent.
Photo 2 is a view across tents to the lake and a smokey steamship.
Photo 3 is a man standing outside a tent, captioned 'Our Tent'.
Photo…
Photo 1 is an airman identified as Donald Sharp standing outside a tent.
Photo 2 is a view across tents to the lake and a smokey steamship.
Photo 3 is a man standing outside a tent, captioned 'Our Tent'.
Photo…
Squadron Leader Booth, Wag and Len
Four photographs from an album.
Photo 1 is two airmen in khaki and shorts standing outside a hut.
Photo 2 is an airman sitting at a desk, captioned 'S/Ldr Booth the skipper'.
Photo 3 and 4 are a man sitting on a motorbike. One is identified as Wag…
Photo 1 is two airmen in khaki and shorts standing outside a hut.
Photo 2 is an airman sitting at a desk, captioned 'S/Ldr Booth the skipper'.
Photo 3 and 4 are a man sitting on a motorbike. One is identified as Wag…
Sam Saunders and Colleagues at Shallufa
Eight photographs from an album.
Photo 1 is three airmen outside their quarters at Shaluffa, captioned 'Len Clark, WAG, Me.'
Photo 2 is Sam sitting at a desk smoking a pipe, captioned 'Me'.
Photo 3 is four airmen outside their quarters, captioned…
Photo 1 is three airmen outside their quarters at Shaluffa, captioned 'Len Clark, WAG, Me.'
Photo 2 is Sam sitting at a desk smoking a pipe, captioned 'Me'.
Photo 3 is four airmen outside their quarters, captioned…
South Africans at Barth, Stalag Luft 1'
Left side. Top - titled 'South Africans at Barth, Stalag Luft 1'. Eight men standing in line in snow. Fence in the background. Captioned '[....], 41/42, McGarr (killed),Charlie Black, Eric Clyde Harley, John Stevens, Roxburgh, George Framley, Roy…
Mess, Barracks and Battle at McDonald
Three photographs from an album.
Photo 1 is inside the mess, captioned 'What a Mess!'.
Photo 2 is the inside of Sam's barracks, captioned 'What a Barracks'.
Photo 3 is a Battle loaded with bombs, captioned 'Bombing Up'.
Photo 1 is inside the mess, captioned 'What a Mess!'.
Photo 2 is the inside of Sam's barracks, captioned 'What a Barracks'.
Photo 3 is a Battle loaded with bombs, captioned 'Bombing Up'.
Tags: Battle; bombing up; mess; military living conditions; training
No 3 B.A.G.S. So this is McDonald!
Four photographs from an album.
Photo 1 is Sam's barracks, captioned 'Main St'.
Photo 2 is the control tower.
Photo 3 and 4 is a road turned to mud. A bulldozer is trying to clear the mud.
Photo 1 is Sam's barracks, captioned 'Main St'.
Photo 2 is the control tower.
Photo 3 and 4 is a road turned to mud. A bulldozer is trying to clear the mud.
Sam Saunders Departing from Winnipeg
Three photographs from an album.
Photo 1 is Sam's barracks with airmen packing their belongings, captioned 'Packing! (Arthur and I)'
Photo 2 is the outside of the barracks with the snow melting, captioned 'Goodbye No 5'.
Photo 3 is an aircraft in…
Photo 1 is Sam's barracks with airmen packing their belongings, captioned 'Packing! (Arthur and I)'
Photo 2 is the outside of the barracks with the snow melting, captioned 'Goodbye No 5'.
Photo 3 is an aircraft in…
Donald Baker's wartime log for British prisoners
A gift from the war prisoners aid of the YMCA, it contains notes in German and English, and names and addresses of people in Australia, Brazil and Canada, tables, figures and calculations, weekly rations with list of food, and photographs of…
Canadian Camp Life
Eight photographs from an album.
Photo 1 is rows of long tables and chairs, captioned 'Mess, Airmen for the use of'.
Photo 2 is double tiered bunks, captioned 'Last on Parade'.
Photo 3 is an airman sitting on a bunk reading, captioned 'So does…
Photo 1 is rows of long tables and chairs, captioned 'Mess, Airmen for the use of'.
Photo 2 is double tiered bunks, captioned 'Last on Parade'.
Photo 3 is an airman sitting on a bunk reading, captioned 'So does…
No 5 AOS
Four photographs from an album, captioned 'Morning Parade No 5 AOS 40° Below!
Photo 1 is buildings in the snow, captioned 'Morning Parade'.
Photo 2 is a row of buildings in the snow, captioned 'Barracks'.
Photo 3 is Sam standing in the snow with…
Photo 1 is buildings in the snow, captioned 'Morning Parade'.
Photo 2 is a row of buildings in the snow, captioned 'Barracks'.
Photo 3 is Sam standing in the snow with…
Memories of RAF Elvington
Posted to motor transport section of 77 Squadron at RAF Elvington in November 1942. Writes of duties, location and social activities. Mentions commanders and feeling part of the squadron. Posted to RAF Sandtoft in 1944. Gives dates of service June…
Letter from Corporal S Manasay
Letter from a Womwn's Auxilliary Air Force friend or colleague stationed at Maison Blanche in Algeria. Catching up with news and writing of her experiences in North Africa. She talks of other service woman as well as local people. She mentions her…
Sam Saunder's Operations
Some details about operations carried out by Sam after he transferred to 40 squadron.
Photo 1 is a vertical aerial photograph partly obscured by tracer fire.
Photo 2 is the 40 squadron crest.
Photo 3 is Sam in shorts and tee shirt in front of a…
Photo 1 is a vertical aerial photograph partly obscured by tracer fire.
Photo 2 is the 40 squadron crest.
Photo 3 is Sam in shorts and tee shirt in front of a…
Sam Saunders Training in Canada
Sam at work and play in the snow.
Photo 1 is Sam at the navigator's station on an Anson.
Photo 2 and 4 snowy landscapes from an Anson.
Photo 3 is an air to air of the starboard side of an Anson.
Photo 5 is an ice hockey team resting.
Photo 6 is…
Photo 1 is Sam at the navigator's station on an Anson.
Photo 2 and 4 snowy landscapes from an Anson.
Photo 3 is an air to air of the starboard side of an Anson.
Photo 5 is an ice hockey team resting.
Photo 6 is…