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St. Bruno flake, watch and chain
A tin labelled 'Ogdens St. Bruno flake the most popular flake of all', enclosing a pocket watch and chain.
Tags: heirloom
Caterpillar club lapel badge
Caterpillar club badge with pin issued for parachuting to safety.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
Tags: bale out; Caterpillar Club; heirloom
Silver cigarette case
A case inscribed "Presented to PILOT OFFICER ROBERT GEORGE SHARLAND by the inhabitants of Thursley to mark their appreciation of the award of the DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS. 14th September 1943."
Wooden clock
An eight day wooden mantlepiece clock with roman numerals and outstretched wings either side. Mabel, Kenneth's wife, had borrowed £5 from her uncle to buy the clock for Kenneth's 22nd birthday but he was killed in action before she could give it to…
Tags: heirloom; love and romance
Baby's cutlery set
A cardboard box from Jewellers Nickels & Sons enclosing a hallmarked silver baby's cutlery set comprising a spoon and a pusher. An accompanying note identifies it as a present to George Nixon's daughter from his fellow crew members. The card is…
Tags: air gunner; aircrew; bomb aimer; heirloom; navigator; pilot; wireless operator
Flight Sergeant Ted Thornhill's Keepsake Box
Six views of Ted's box used for storing badges.
#1 has F/Sgt Thornhill on the front with flags of the USA, United Kingdom and USSR on the top.
#2 has F/Sgt Thornhill on the front.
#3 is the side with Stalag IVB.
#4 is the back showing the…
#1 has F/Sgt Thornhill on the front with flags of the USA, United Kingdom and USSR on the top.
#2 has F/Sgt Thornhill on the front.
#3 is the side with Stalag IVB.
#4 is the back showing the…
Tags: aircrew; arts and crafts; heirloom; prisoner of war; Stalag 4B
Edward Webster's Badges and Uniform Insignia
A Players Navy Cut cigarette tin which contained rank and metal badges plus a small stamp collection on a card marked 'The language of Stamps'.
Tags: aircrew; flight engineer; heirloom
Portrait on propeller blade
A portrait of an airman wearing flying suit with collar, helmet and goggles mounted on the blade of a propeller. Includes close up of photograph.
Tags: heirloom
Bill Gracie's love-heart pendant
Perspex love-heart pendant containing Royal Canadian Air Force crown and eagle.
Tags: heirloom; love and romance
Prisoner of War Artefacts
Four items from Allan's time as a prisoner of war.
#1 is a 10 Reichspfenning note used in the POW camps.
#2 is a Coventry badge with an elephant.
#3 is a metal plate
#4 is a metal badge with a leather strap. It is stamped with Stalag 4B
The four…
#1 is a 10 Reichspfenning note used in the POW camps.
#2 is a Coventry badge with an elephant.
#3 is a metal plate
#4 is a metal badge with a leather strap. It is stamped with Stalag 4B
The four…
Tags: aircrew; heirloom; prisoner of war; Stalag 4B
Allan Smith's Badges and Artefacts
A collection of cloth and metal badges, identity discs, goggles and Caterpillar Club membership card that belonged to Allan Smith.
Tags: aircrew; Caterpillar Club; heirloom; navigator
Thea Colemen - my story 1940-1945
Thea describes growing up in the Netherlands before the war, as well as the political situation at the time. She describes life under occupation, after invasion by the Germans, including photographs of Rotterdam after bombing. Describes life between…
Cigarette case
Silver case with inscription 'Presented by Northumberland Air Observer School Ltd, to, GB1337567 Sgt H L Fry for, General Proficiency, Sept 1942'.
Tags: heirloom
RAF enamelled metal pin badge
Badge previously belonged to LA Davies, submitted with title; 'dad 4 (2). Additional information about this item was kindly provided by the donor.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are…
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are…
Tags: heirloom
Norman Parrinder biography
Information about Norman Parrinder written by his daughter Suzannah Aston. Mentions meeting her mother and marrying as well as some recollections about operations including force landing in neutral territory. Continues with comments on his feelings…
Anne Doward nee Tansley
Biography of Ernest Tansley's daughter Anne. Writes of background and family. Gives service history of her father including joining, training in England and the United States and eventual posting to 57 Squadron at RAF Scampton. Writes of her memories…
Ken Hook's medal box
Wooden box, engraved on the lid with his service details, large enough to contain his medals, his aircrew whistle, identity discs, and aircraft fragments.
Cigarette case
Silver/gold cigarette case with inscription 'Presented to Pilot Officer Wareing DFC by friends, Brest April 24th 1941'. on inside and monogramed RW on outside.
Tags: heirloom
Badge
Heart shaped badge with initials MJ, a mirror, the number 13, a step ladder and a black cat. Captioned 'The badge on the pocket of my Sidcot flying suit - I did not wear it on the night'.
Tags: heirloom; superstition