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Harrold Bratley - biography
Relates early life and employment before the war. Was RAF reserve and was called up at beginning of the war. Mentions training including operational training unit before joining 9 Squadron. Includes letter describing in some detail his first…
Bible
Inscribed to 'A.C.2. 1061081. Tom McMahon' and including a message from the King to all serving in the forces and 'all people engaged in the defence of the realm'. The Royal Air Force emblem, with motto 'Per Adua Ad Astra', is imprinted on the front…
Two prayers
First - extract from service with Lords prayer - Second - prayer and grace
Church service instructions
Personal notes of actions during church service.
Communicants manual
Page with note in memory of Kenneth Smiths confirmation.
An airman's prayer
Booklet with prayers for morning, evening, in time of difficulty, in time of danger, in time of anxiety and a pilot's prayer.
Noel Pearce's communion card
A communion card issued to Noel whilst at Stalag IVB.
New Testament Bible
Front and index pages of a bible.
New Testament Bible
A bible sent to Noel Pearce whilst a prisoner of war.
Letter from Alan North to his parents
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Alan writes that he has received a parcel from his parents. He is being kept busy. There is plenty of sport and he has been to communion. He asks for a compass set, ruler, clean rags and pyjamas. The food in the mess is very good.
Letter from Alan North to his parents
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Alan apologises for not having written for a while. He has been trying, without success, to arrange bed and breakfast for his parents. They have had a visit from Canon Swan who has been lecturing on practical Christianity.
Prisoner of war theatre, POWs and outdoor church service
#1 is a theatrical performance with 18 performers.
#2 is inside a barracks with many prisoners of war in various uniforms and clothing.
#3 is an outdoor church service with a large group of attendees. Many have a triangle on the backs of their…
#2 is inside a barracks with many prisoners of war in various uniforms and clothing.
#3 is an outdoor church service with a large group of attendees. Many have a triangle on the backs of their…
Doug Box's Confirmation
A card used at Doug's confirmation aged thirteen.
Harry Brabin memoir
Harry joined the Royal Australian Air Force on 25 June 1942 as a wireless operator/air gunner, receiving his initial training in Australia before going to Canada for trade training. He sailed on the SS Johan Van Barneve to San Francisco and recalls a…
Decorated cross
Front and reverse of a decorated cross with 'Trust in the Lord'.
Certificate of Baptism
Certificate recording Bob Butler's baptism at St Paul's , Carlton on 'August 23 1914', signed by the Rector.
Dutch Commemoration Document
Document for a commemoration day in Schiermonnikoog. Names mentioned: Mr and Mrs Feijes, Mr Rutherford, Nina van Leur, Iris Schut, Ambrosius Feijes.
Commemoration Programme
Programme for commemoration in Schiermonnikoog. Head and shoulders photograph of Flight Sergeant Kenneth Rutherford in uniform and full length photograph of Ambrosius Feijes in uniform at the helm of a ship.
Order of Service for Memorial Service for Flight Sergeant Kenneth Rutherford
Order of service for a memorial service conducted at sea. Head and shoulders photograph of Flight Sergeant Kenneth Rutherford, 935212, in uniform on the front cover together with 15 signatures ('Jacqui Whitehead' and 14 indecipherable). Border of…
Raymond Keating in a church procession
Raymond in the centre of a procession holding a cross.
Bob Smith's Memoirs Book 5
Miscellaneous papers from Bob's service in the RAAF.
Includes copies of his identity cards, certificate of service and discharge and a cartoon about the role of the observer.
Includes copies of his identity cards, certificate of service and discharge and a cartoon about the role of the observer.
An Airman's Text
Text taken from the Bible.
Religious quotes
Two pages of handwritten religious quotes, some from the bible.
Order of Services, First Baptist Church
A document from the church with details of the church service. It includes messages about the war.
Postcard to Bill Foskett
A postcard of the First Baptist Church, Thomaston, Georgia. On the reverse is a message from AB Hawkes.