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Admiral Shyte-Awk
Top - photograph of an airman in the cockpit of a Lancaster. On the fuselage below nose art of duck with peaked cap walking down road with sign to Berlin. Row of bomb symbols underneath.
Below - explanation that Admiral Shyte-Awk was the aircraft…
Below - explanation that Admiral Shyte-Awk was the aircraft…
Arnold Christian's Log book
Pilot's Flying log book for Wing Commander A.L. Christian, covering the period from 1 December 1936 to 8 May 1941. Detailing his flying training, instructional duties and operations flown. He was stationed at RAF Upper Heyford, RAF Upavon, RAF…
Arnold Christian and Catherine Cordner's Wedding and Family members
Two photographs of Arnold's family.
#1 Arnold and Catherine's wedding day. On the reverse 'Catherine Allan Cordner & Arnold Louis Christian;s marriage 27.9.32
#2 is four family members identified on the reverse as 'Left to right: -
Allan Cordner…
#1 Arnold and Catherine's wedding day. On the reverse 'Catherine Allan Cordner & Arnold Louis Christian;s marriage 27.9.32
#2 is four family members identified on the reverse as 'Left to right: -
Allan Cordner…
Arnold Louis Christian
Two photographs of Arnold.
#1 Arnold is standing on a fence.
#2 Arnold in a sidcot suit standing in front of a row of Hawker Tomtit biplanes. One is K-1449. It is captioned 'Arnold Louis Christian Flying Training RAF Grantham, Lincolnshire 1931'.
#1 Arnold is standing on a fence.
#2 Arnold in a sidcot suit standing in front of a row of Hawker Tomtit biplanes. One is K-1449. It is captioned 'Arnold Louis Christian Flying Training RAF Grantham, Lincolnshire 1931'.
13 Airmen and a Hawker Tomtit
13 airmen arranged in two rows in front of a Tomtit biplane.
Various Airmen
Three photographs of various airmen.
#1 is three airmen standing behind a seated officer with a cane.
#2 is a single airman
#3 is a rugby team in two rows round a seated officer.
#1 is three airmen standing behind a seated officer with a cane.
#2 is a single airman
#3 is a rugby team in two rows round a seated officer.
Crew
Top left - looking up at an airman wearing flying helmet sitting in cockpit of a bomber. Captioned 'Me at the flight engineer's panel of a Halifax Mk V, November 1943, looking as though I know what I'm doing'.
Top right - seven aircrew wearing Mae…
Top right - seven aircrew wearing Mae…
Hamburg operation and combat report
Left - extract from "Raider" by Allen Jones [sic]. Extract from book gives account of Ned Sparkes aircraft during operation including description of attack by Junker 188 which hit a fuel tank which exploded and subsequent spin, regain control and…
Arnold Christian and Catherine Cordner's Wedding
Arnold and Catherine's wedding photograph with Arthur, the best man, Nancy, Molly, George and Audrey. They are standing outside the church. Arnold is in uniform.
Arnold Christian and Catherine Cordner's Wedding
Two photographs of Arnold and Catherine standing outside the church. Arnold is in uniform.
Arnold Christian and Five Airmen
A group of six airmen studying a map. Behind is a biplane. Four airmen are wearing leather helmets and two are in standard uniform. On the reverse is handwritten 'Arnold Hornchurch 1934' and typewritten a press release.
Arnold Christian, Crew and Halifax
A photograph taken of the three crew under the front of a Halifax on the day of its first flight. It is captioned 'Halifax Maiden Flight 25.10.39
Crew: Navigator S/L A L Christian
Observer - EA Wright Esq
Pilot - Maj JLBH Cordes (Retd)
at; RAF…
Crew: Navigator S/L A L Christian
Observer - EA Wright Esq
Pilot - Maj JLBH Cordes (Retd)
at; RAF…
HM King George at RAF Bicester
Two photographs of King George inspection RAF airmen at Bicester. Arnold is second behind the King.
Arnold Christian and Five officers
Arnold standing with a group of five airmen. In the caption he is identified as third from left.
105 Squadron Cartoon
A cartoon of the airmen of 105 Squadron. The caption reads 'Caricature drawing of 105 Squadron members - early 1941. The Officer Commanding 105 Squadron is AL Christian (centre, wearing flight jacket). Command was assumed by AL Christian on 24…
'In a World of Space' Card
A card sent to Arnold's wife. He expresses sadness that he can't be with them at Christmas.
Bristol Blenheim
Two air-to-air photographs of a Blenheim being flown by Arnold Christian.
#1 is a side view
#2 is a plan view, from above.
They are captioned 'Bristol Blenheim Mk IV Bomber photographed while being flown by Wing Commander Arnold Louis Christian…
#1 is a side view
#2 is a plan view, from above.
They are captioned 'Bristol Blenheim Mk IV Bomber photographed while being flown by Wing Commander Arnold Louis Christian…
Battle-Axe Blenheims
An account of operations at the time Arnold took over as Flight Commander. He describes the operation when Arnold Christian was lost.
Conversion courses
Top - note that at the end of war, Ned Sparkes crewed up with other instructors at 85 OTU to convert to Lancaster and train for Tiger Force.
Left - wedding photograph a full length image of an airman wearing tunic with half brevet and holding peaked…
Left - wedding photograph a full length image of an airman wearing tunic with half brevet and holding peaked…
Fate Deals a Blow
Extract from "But Not in Anger". Story of a Hastings of 53 Squadron on route from El Adam to Castel Benito Tripoli which shed a propeller blade which struck the fuselage injuring the co-pilot and cutting the tail control rods. Relates story of crew…
Arnold Christian in a Bulldog
A port side view of a Bristol Bulldog in flight, captioned 'AL Christian'.
Lancaster airborne
Air-to air view looking down at front quarter of an airborne Lancaster flying at low level over fields with undercarriage down. Accompanying note 'Lancaster PA474 Waddington 1968. On route to Abingdon for Queens Review of the RAF 60th anniversary.…
Wing Commander Arnold Louis Christian
A head and shoulders portrait of Arnold, captioned 'Officer Commanding No 105 Squadron, RAF (Missing, presumed killed in action -anti-shipping operations off Stavanger, Norway)
30th January 1906- 8th May 1941'.
30th January 1906- 8th May 1941'.
Arnold Christian
A half length portrait of Wing Commander Arnold Christian, in uniform.
105 Squadron and Arnold Christian
A brief biography of Arnold and his time with 105 Squadron.