Photocopied newspaper article about Meteorological Squadron No. 518 of RAF Coastal Command.
Meteorological reconnaisance flights conducted by RAF Squadron 518, originally based on Tiree during World War II.
1999.144.7
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Dates: 1940s
1999.144.9
Account by George Holleyman of his time in the RAF on Tiree 1941-1943.
Account by George Holleymen, an amateur archaeologist, of his time in RAF Tiree as a Service Policeman. Two more copies added in 2011 (E01206).
2000.23.2
Black and white postcard of Scarinish harbour.
View of Scarinish harbour with the hotel on the left and the Mary Stewart on the right. Behind the Mary Stewart are the radio masts built in 1942 and demolished shortly afterwards.
2000.24.1
Black and white photograph of the Mary Stewart in Scarinish harbour.
The Mary Stewart beached in Scarinish harbour, taken in the late 1930s early 1940s.
2000.12.1
Typewritten account of donor`s husband`s time in the RAF on Tiree, with map of the Battle of the Atlantic.
Wife`s account of husband`s RAF experiences on Tiree when posted there during the Second World War. Information on the role of the RAF as well as the food, weather and limited laundry facilities!
1999.138.3
Poem `Memories of Yesteryear` written by RAF Sergeant MacAlister in Belgium in 1944.
Poem written by RAF Sergeant MacAlister in September 1944 in Belgium for his friends, the Campbells of Corrairigh.
1999.138.4
Black and white photograph of Collen Brander MO during World War II.
Collen Brander, Medical Officer for servicemen on Tiree 1941-44.
1999.138.5
Black and white photograph of unknown serviceman and his family during WWII.
Unknown serviceman and his family during WWII.
1999.138.6
Black and white photograph of RAF pilot Niall Campbell of Crossapol.
RAF pilot Niall Campbell of Crossapol.
1999.138.7
Black and white photograph of Effie and Douglas Wheeley`s wartime wedding.
Wartime wedding with groom Douglas Wheeley (RAF), Cardiff, bride Effie MacDonald and bridesmaid Mary MacDonald, both from Mannal.
