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Air gunner and Auxiliary Territorial Service woman
On the left a uniformed sergeant airman with gas mask case simulating firing guns. On the right sitting on the same log a woman in khaki uniform looking away bored. Captioned 'I gave him one burst .... of course .. no need for another and......'
Airman and woman
An airman wearing tunic with observers brevet, and side cap walking with his arm around a woman wearing Jodhpurs holding a riding crop. Captioned '..not a cloud in the sky - but we went in anyway...'
The 'woman in jodhpurs' is meant to be in the…
The 'woman in jodhpurs' is meant to be in the…
Policeman, airman and woman
On the left a policeman with his eye on a sergeant airman wearing tunic with observer brevet sitting on a folding chair. On the right a woman sitting on a similar chair with her back to the airman.
Airman and woman
A airman in uniform reaching for a woman reclining in the same sofa. Superimposed image of a single engine fighter.
This was probably intended to illustrate the caption ‘You be the enemy a/c [aircraft] & I’ll show you how I went down on it!’ (see…
This was probably intended to illustrate the caption ‘You be the enemy a/c [aircraft] & I’ll show you how I went down on it!’ (see…
The great lover
A man furiously driving an open topped car with woman crying in rear seat. Titled 'The great lover'. Captioned 'Kapuskasing 38'.
Airman walking with woman
An airmen wearing uniform with observer brevet walking and with arms around a woman who he is talking to. She is wearing jodhpurs and holding whip.
This drawing is on a numbered grid for making an enlarged copy.
This drawing is on a numbered grid for making an enlarged copy.
Policeman, airman and woman
A policeman stands on the left. An airman in uniform with brevet sits on a folding chair tapping hands on knees while a woman sits facing away on the right.
This drawing is on a numbered grid for making an enlarged copy.
This drawing is on a numbered grid for making an enlarged copy.
Drawing airman and girl
An airman in uniform with sergeant rank with a girl on his lap. Captioned 'He:- I'm just groping for words. She:- well you won't find them there'.
Prisoner of war card birthday greetings from Stalag VIIIB
Card with drawing of a black shape with eyes looking out and text ‘Oh! Mr Smith! Puh-leeze!’ and 'Many a girl with negative personality has been developed in a dark room'.
This card was sent by Todd to his mother.
Additional information about…
This card was sent by Todd to his mother.
Additional information about…
Prisoner of war card birthday greetings from Stalag VIIIB
Card with drawing of an airman with woman on lap, birthday greetings to Jess. Text 'He: - I'm just groping for words. She:- well you won't find them there'.
Letter from Todd Hawkins to Jess 26 December 1944
Received 25 January 1946. Noted his 9th anniversary passing and 5th apart, hoping future ones would be different. Writes that his hut mates congratulated him and knew all about her. Dreams of their reunion and recounts favourite one. More love and…
Alexander and Irene Marshall's wedding
Full length portrait of Sergeant Alexander Marshall in uniform, with half cap, sergeant's stripes and half brevet standing with Irene in full length wedding dress, headdress, veil and bouquet. On reverse, 'Alexander Marshall Irene Robinson Wrexham…
Engagement
Alexander Marshall, in uniform, with Irene Robinson on their engagement. On reverse, 'Alexander Marshall, Irene Robinson Engagement Wrexham'.
Sergeant Alexander Marshall
Head and shoulder portrait of Alexander with sergeant stripes and brevet. On reverse, 'Alexander Marshall'.
Wedding invitation
Mr & Mrs G W Sweeting requesting the company of a guest to the wedding of their daughter, Dorothy to Flight Sergeant Harry George Mason Robinson, DFC.
Interview with Kathleen Mary 'Molly' Deans
Molly Deans was the wife of James ‘Dixie’ Deans who was the leader of several prisoner of war camps after he was shot down in September 1940. She describes the struggle to find out what had happened to him after he was posted as missing. She received…
Edgar Hope Marlow and his fiancée
Picture of Edgar Hope Marlow and his fiancée in a garden. Reverse has sticker 'Edgar Hope Marlow + fiance [sic] Coral Tigges'.
Five year diary
Entries made by Harry during the period 24 March 1941 to 9 July 1944 and additional entries by Harry's wife Dot after he was killed. Describes training in Canada, part of a convoy to England, further training, postings, promotions and operations. He…
Silk handkerchief
In one corner the date '15.7.1944' has been embroidered. This is the date that Harry died when Lancaster PA984 was hit by cannon fire and crashed in France.
Harry and Dorothy Robinson's wedding photograph
Harry and Dorothy cutting their wedding cake in the garden of a brick building. Other members of the wedding party are standing nearby. An attached note reads. 'May 44 Hemingbrough East York.'.
Harry and Dorothy Robinson's wedding
Dorothy, in floor length wedding dress stands arm in arm with Harry, in uniform. Standing with them is a pilot in uniform, another man and woman and two bridesmaids. Attached note reads, 'HGM Robinson's wedding May 1944 Hemingbrough East Yorks. Geoff…
Dorothy and Beverly Robinson
Dorothy, wearing Harry's D.F.C. sits holding daughter Beverly. Next to them is a photograph of Harry who was killed when his Lancaster was hit by cannon fire and crashed in France. On reverse, 'Dorothy & Beverly prior to their trip to Australia…
Flying Officer H.G.M. Robinson D.F.C.'s headstone
Harry's headstone including the emblem of the Royal Australian Air Force, his dates and the citation 'Always in our hearts, your loving wife Dorothy and daughter Beverley'.
Momentos
Items associated with Harry Robinson's family and service career.
# Box labelled 'Herbert Brown Established 1840.
# Box and contents, including newspaper cuttings, disc brooch, cap badge and uniform button.
# Local activities including tennis,…
# Box labelled 'Herbert Brown Established 1840.
# Box and contents, including newspaper cuttings, disc brooch, cap badge and uniform button.
# Local activities including tennis,…
Memoir about Edgar Hope Marlow by his former fiancée
A memoir by EH Marlow's former fiancée, Coral Tigges, from their meeting in December 1941 until his death on operations in March 1945. The memoir describes their relationships, families and EWH Marlow's subsequent RAF service whilst training and on…