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Spitfire
Ait-to-air view of Spitfire Mk 16 TE405 F-JVM of the Central Gunnery School with clouds below. The wingtip of aircraft from which photograph is taken is visible bottom left.
Spitfire
Air-to-air view of Spitfire Mk 16 TE405 F-JVM of the Central Gunnery School over open countryside.
Obituary: Harold Yeoman
Covers education, playing rugby and RAF career. After training as pilot in England and Canada, posted to 12 Squadron at RAF Binbrook flying Wellington. Mentions some of his 14 night operations before he was medically grounded. Continues with postings…
Thomas Jones RAF service and release book
Contains some personal details.
Allan Gould Service and Release book
Personal details and service from 7 October 1942 to 8 October 1946.
Correspondence about Henry Simpson war gratuity
To Henry Simpson's father informing him that the value of the gratuity was £14:14:0
Letter to Henry Simpson's father
Informs him that war gratuity was payable in respect of his son's RAF service.
Lancaster PD328 'Aries'
The nose of Lancaster 'Aries' with the front lifted up for maintenance. Two ground crew can be seen working under the nose. On the nose is painted 'Aries' and a list of locations the aircraft had been flown to.
On the reverse 'Cockpit and nose of…
On the reverse 'Cockpit and nose of…
The Barren Rock Fishermen
Seven airmen arranged on and around a small boat. They are displaying tiny fish that they have caught. On the reverse 'The Barren Rock Fishermen Aden. Oct. 1946'.
Johnnie and Peter
An airman holding a child on his bicycle. The boy is wearing a pith helmet. On the reverse 'Johnnie and Peter, Aden. Oct. 1946'.
Five airmen and a bicycle
Five airmen standing on a pavement with a bicycle. On the reverse 'The Club, outside our favourite stopping place, The 'V' Restuarant[sic]. Aden Oct 1946'.
4 Block E Football Team 1946
A football team posing as a group. On the reverse each man is named and 'Aden. Oct. 1946'.
Six airmen with two bicycles
Six airmen and two bicycles. On the reverse 'The Club having a breather in Steamer Point. Aden. Oct. 1946'.
Six Airmen at the Beach
Six airmen on a rocky headland at the beach. On the reverse each man is identified and 'Aden Oct. 1946'.
Aden Market Place
A street scene of Maala with people and carts. On the reverse 'Market Place and Bus terminus at Maala. Aden Oct.46'.
John Quine Service and Release book
Gives some personal details and shows release from RAF service as Flying Officer in November 1946.
Five men standing under an Avro Nene Lancastrian
Five men standing in line. The two on the left wear overalls and the second from left is shaking hands with Roy Chadwick wearing coat and hat in the centre. To the right another two men both in overalls. The man on the far right is wearing side cap.…
Malta
Photo 1 is Valetta cathedral.
Photo 2 is the Armoury, Governor's Palace.
Photo 3 is a street view, looking towards the cathedral.
Photo 4 is a street view with goats.
Photo 5 is Valetta harbour with six ships.
Photo 6 is an ornamental…
Photo 2 is the Armoury, Governor's Palace.
Photo 3 is a street view, looking towards the cathedral.
Photo 4 is a street view with goats.
Photo 5 is Valetta harbour with six ships.
Photo 6 is an ornamental…
Alison Mary Thomas and her wedding
Photo 1 is a head and shoulders colourised image of Alison Thomas.
Photo 2 is Alison and her groom on their wedding day, outside the church.
Alison, her groom, bridesmaid and parents standing outside the church on their wedding day.
Photo 2 is Alison and her groom on their wedding day, outside the church.
Alison, her groom, bridesmaid and parents standing outside the church on their wedding day.
Fred Edwards - Service and Release Book
Issued to Fred Edwards at the end of his service in the RAF.
Bert Allen in the wilderness
A man, in tropical uniform, is squatting in front of a cactus bush. In the background a featureless, desert-like landscape extends to the horizon. On the reverse, 'me, a cactus bush and the wilderness of India!!' and, 'Taken outside camp', and, 'Oct…
Qualification as solicitor to the Supreme Court
Judges that David Donaldson is qualified to act as solicitor to the supreme court date 11 October 1946.
Sketched aircraft designs
Drawing on a copy of the Sunday Times showing the side and top design of aircraft as well as an aerofoil and other objects. Label on frame 'Roy Chadwick CBE, 1893 - 1947'.
Letter from Roy Chadwick to Rosemary Chadwick
Writes they are thinking of her and stockings being sent. and hopes lack of have not caused her catching a chill. Discusses family activity and news.
Letter from Roy Chadwick to Rosemary Chadwick
Writes that food is on its way and thanks for recent letter. Mentions it will soon be half term and cancelled hockey match. Catches up with family news.