A sextant belonging to Captain Donald Kennedy, Cornaigmore.
Donald Archibald Kennedy sailed during both world wars and was present at D-Day.
The sextant was made by D McGregor & Co. Glasgow, Greenock & Liverpool during the early 20th century.
From a collection of photographs belonging to Chrissie Murray of Shulishader, Isle of Lewis. From her time serving with the NAAFI at RAF Tiree during the 2nd World War.
Other photos in this collection are to be found under 2024.23
More photos and Chrissie’s story can be found at 2024.6
No name recorded.
A selection of butter shaping tools including paddles, a stamp and a curler. From the estate of Angus MacLean, Sea View Caoles, latterly Scarinish. From c.1880s onwards.
Set of DLR No.5 Headphones
from a Halifax aircraft from 518 Squadron RAF Tiree
Acquired with Radio receiver 2024.11.1
Type R1155 Radio receiver from a Halifax aircraft from RAF Tiree
with a set of DLR No.5 Headphones
Purchased at auction by An Iodhlann 6 June 2024 and returned to Tiree. With label, ” ‘found its way into the kitbag’ of an airman returning to the mainland just after the war had ended!” Originally donated to Mike Hughes by Flt Sgt Les Cobb, 518 Squadron, Tiree (1943-45) before or during 2000.
Yesterday’s News No. 8 – TIREE AND THE NEW NEW YEAR
From a collection of historical accounts by Dr John Holliday
Photograph of RAF crew at Tiree. From a selection belonging to Chrissie Murray 1924-2023, of Tiree NAAFI.
See other items at 2024.6
Photograph of RAF Tiree Airmen from a selection belonging to Chrissie Murray 1924-2023, of Tiree NAAFI
Back of photo signed “Sparks Flight” L-R: Alex. McFarlane (Algy), Freddie Letham, Ray Thornton (Sparks), Eddie Gent, Jimmy Fraser.
See other items in collection at 2024.6
Photograph of Chrissie Murray 1924-2023, from Point, Lewis who came to work at Tiree NAAFI
An RAF inflight auxiliary lamp from RAF Tiree. Used by the navigator or radio operator.
Plugs in to the aircraft’s 24V supply via the wind out twin-flex cable. There is a foldable winder to rewind the cable.
Donated by Donald Brown of Vaul.
