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School sports
The left photograph shows a group of boys on a playing field. The boy in the centre of the photograph is holding a ball. They are standing in front of a building.
The photograph on the top right shows two boys shaking hands with another boy…
The photograph on the top right shows two boys shaking hands with another boy…
Turner Field
The photograph on the left of the left page shows two men in military uniforms holding rifles. Accommodation huts can be seen in the background. The photograph is captioned "CAUGHT AT LAST ."
The photograph on the right of the left page shows Turner…
The photograph on the right of the left page shows Turner…
Sailing
The photograph on the top left of the left page shows a man in shorts sitting in a rowing boat holding oars.
The photograph on the top centre of the left page shows a dinghy with trees lining the shore in the background.
The photograph on the top…
The photograph on the top centre of the left page shows a dinghy with trees lining the shore in the background.
The photograph on the top…
57 Course
The photograph on the left of the left page shows 16 men. The two front rows of men are wearing sports clothing and some of the men on the back row are wearing military uniforms.
The photograph on the right of the left page shows a man in shorts…
The photograph on the right of the left page shows a man in shorts…
Group of men and boys
A photograph on the left page of a group of men and boys wearing various sport kit in front of a building with columns. A house can be seen in the background.
Men on a playing field
The photograph on the left page shows men on a playing field. Trees can be seen in the background.
RAF Swinderby Rugby team
Men in sportswear on a grass field. A Royal Air Force officer can be seen sitting in the middle of the photograph with a rugby ball between his feet on which is written Swinderby 1945-46.
Part Letter from John Taplin
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He has been playing sport and sitting exams.
Diary of John's journey to South Africa
A description of travelling in convoy on the Highland Princess with 1,700 other Royal Air Force and British Army personnel. Including details of the onboard conditions, weather, a stopover, gun duty, attending lectures and wildlife sightings.…
Postcard to John Taplin's Parents from John
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He is well and waiting for parcels, preferably cigarettes.
Sgt JA Taplin RAF Missing
A cutting with brief details about John Taplin.
Missing
A cutting reporting John Taplin is missing.
William Edward Parry
A biography with details of all of his life. He joined the RAF in 1940 and worked as ground crew.
... just ... Chapters in a Life .. and some History
A detailed autobiography by Ivan Ure.
London Crowds 'See in' The Official VE Day
Daily Express newspaper report on VE day.
Two album pages - people
Left page.
Left: a man and woman sitting on a park bench with trees in the background.
Right: two people wearing overcoats talking in snow covered street with building in the background.
Right page.
Left: woman standing on skis at bottom of…
Left: a man and woman sitting on a park bench with trees in the background.
Right: two people wearing overcoats talking in snow covered street with building in the background.
Right page.
Left: woman standing on skis at bottom of…
Two Hockey Players
Two identical images of two seated hockey players, Ronnie Abbott is on the left. On the reverse of the second is 'Aden 1935. Me and my pal. What a pair. Net.' 'Net' was Ronnie Abbott's family nickname.
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Officers v Sergeant's Mess Football Teams
A group photo of the two football teams in fancy dress. On the reverse 'Officers v Sergeants Mess Football Match Aden 1934'.
Presentation of Hockey Cup
The captain of 8 Squadron receives the Hockey Cup from Mrs Portal, watched by families. E R Abbott is standing with his back to the camera. On the reverse 'Aden 1935. No 8 Sqd Hockey Captain (LAC Arthur) Receiving Hockey Cup from Mrs Portal. (What a…
Turner Field, Albany, Ga Book
A book about Turner Field with photographs and text. It covers all aspects of the airfield and the staff working there.
Two Skiers
Two skiers standing outside a wooden building.
There is a second identical photograph. On the reverse 'Charlie (A member of the dance orchestra) Cortina, Italy Jan 1946.'
There is a second identical photograph. On the reverse 'Charlie (A member of the dance orchestra) Cortina, Italy Jan 1946.'
Bill Foskett and Ginger
Two two men are learning to ski. On the reverse 'On the Nursery Slopes Cortina, Jan 1946. Ginger and I'
End of a Running Race
Seven athletes competing in a running race, Dominion Day Sports. The lead athlete has just broken the winning tape. They are being watched by a large group of spectators.
In Bob's memoirs he identifies Keith Mills as the winning athlete.
In Bob's memoirs he identifies Keith Mills as the winning athlete.
Airman and Athlete
An airman and an athlete standing in a garden. The athlete is identified in Bob's memoirs as Keith Mills.
Athlete and Two Women
An athlete standing with his arms round two women. They are standing in a garden in front of a wooden house.
They are identified in Bob's memoirs as Mildred, Keith Mills and Maureen.
They are identified in Bob's memoirs as Mildred, Keith Mills and Maureen.