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King George V
Left page: the instrument of abdication.
Right page, report of the death of the King.
Right page, report of the death of the King.
Schooldays
Left page: top left, abstract from ships' log; top right, shields of Oxford Universities.
Bottom, a class of 21 girls annotated 'Davenport Spring term 1936 (my last)'.
Right page: top left, report of a dance, top right a rural scene of mountains;…
Bottom, a class of 21 girls annotated 'Davenport Spring term 1936 (my last)'.
Right page: top left, report of a dance, top right a rural scene of mountains;…
Raymond Keating and Eleven steelworkers
The men are identified as workers from the Ebbw Vale steelworks. Raymond is on the left and identified as a surveyor.
Short Singapore, Aden
A Singapore parked on a slipway. On the reverse 'No 203FB Sqd: Aden '36. From "Obstruction Pier". "House of Sin" in the background. (Also "Andy" in the foreground).
Ronnie Abbott’s Royal Air Force Pilot’s Flying Log Book. Two
Ronnie Abbott’s Pilot’s Flying Log Book between 14 July 1936 until 20 September 1945. Underwent pilot training at Hamble Flying School, No. 6 Flying Training School, No. 5 ATC, before being posted to 50 (B) Squadron. In August 1945 posted to 21…
Ronnie Abbott’s Royal Air Force Pilot’s Flying Log Book. One
Ronnie Abbott’s Pilot’s Flying Log Book between 1 May 1934 until 29 September 1937. Initially as an air gunner with 8 (B) Squadron in the Middle East before transferring back to England in 1937. Underwent pilot training with 50 (B)…
Bircham Newton buildngs
The top two photographs show hangars and accommodation blocks, while the bottom photograph shows another building at Bricham Newton.
Alfred Stanley Pring's wedding
Alfred is standing with his wife Margaret Elizabeth, surrounded by two other women and a man. Two children are seated. The women are holding bouquets of flowers.
The reverse reads "LAURENCE PHOTOGRAPHS READING & PLYMOUTH." and "19sb".
The reverse reads "LAURENCE PHOTOGRAPHS READING & PLYMOUTH." and "19sb".
Ships
#1 and 6 are views across the front of a small ship.
#2 is the paddle steamer 'Marchioness of Lorne' at Rothesay Bay, off the pier looking towards Loch Striven.
#3 is a view across the sea to hills.
#4 is a view across the back of a ship,…
#2 is the paddle steamer 'Marchioness of Lorne' at Rothesay Bay, off the pier looking towards Loch Striven.
#3 is a view across the sea to hills.
#4 is a view across the back of a ship,…
No 166 Squadron history
A three-page potted account of the squadron's history.
Page one begins with the reformation of the squadron in 1936 and gives details of the aircraft operated, the stations flown from and the roles the squadron played in training and operations.…
Page one begins with the reformation of the squadron in 1936 and gives details of the aircraft operated, the stations flown from and the roles the squadron played in training and operations.…
No 166 Squadron Kirmington
Front cover of a document, showing the squadron number, base, dates and badges.
Jim Taylor's RAF Memoirs 1932-1939
An autobiography of Jim Taylor's time in the RAF before the war. He spent time training with Oliver Bell, who is recorded in the memoir.
Responsibilities of prisoner of war
Booklet giving rules for conduct as a prisoner of war and rights.
Wolfgang Thimmig
Two photographs of Wolfgang Thimmig.
#1 A half length portrait of Wolfgang, captioned 'Wolfgang Thimmig 1936'. He was the pilot that shot down Paul's Stirling in 1943.
#2 is a full length image of Wolfgang.
#1 A half length portrait of Wolfgang, captioned 'Wolfgang Thimmig 1936'. He was the pilot that shot down Paul's Stirling in 1943.
#2 is a full length image of Wolfgang.
Operations in the Aden Protectorate and Air Operations Round Aden
Two newspaper cuttings with an explanation of the RAF's activities in Aden.
Christmas 1936 Menu
A menu for a Christmas dinner at 8 (B) Squadron. It is signed by some of the airmen who took part.
No. 8 Squadron Aden Over the Harbour 1936
A flight of nine Vickers Vincents flying over Aden Harbour.
Aerial View of Robat
An aerial view of the airstrip and camp at Robat. It is captioned 'No 12 (B) Squadron Robat Aden S Arabia 1935/36'.
No 12(B) Squadron, Robat, Aden
A large number of men arranged in five rows in front of an aircraft. The image is annotated 'No 12 (B) Squaron[sic], Robat, Aden, South Arabia. 1935-1936 Aircraft - Hawker Hart'. CO S/Ldr Guest and OB [Oliver Bell] are arrowed.
In a second copy 'JT'…
In a second copy 'JT'…
Arnold Louis Christian and his Two Sons
A photograph of Arnold seated, Brian standing beside him and Derek in a pram. It is annotated 'Brian 2 years 5 months : Derek 8 months' and is captioned 'Arnold Louis Christian with his two sons, Brian Arnold & Derek Allan February 1936'.
Kenneth Gill school reports
Reports for years 1934, 1935, 1936 at Osmondthorpe Senior Boys' school.
Programme and souvenir schoolboy's trip
Document covering Leeds and Hunslet schoolboy's trip to the Rugby League Cup Final at Wembley on April 18th 1936.
Rugby league final game ticket
Ticket for final at Wembley on April 18th 1936
Kenneth Gill's College Report
Term report 1936-37 from Junior Technical School, Leeds. List subjects, results and remarks.
Flying school photograph
A large group of airmen wearing tunics and peaked caps sitting and standing in four rows in front of a building with columned veranda. Two versions of the same image, the first has Polish language caption and some of the personnel are annotated with…