Photocopied example of weather observation recorded by aircraft crew.
Example of record sheet for weather observations by aircraft crew, used by Meteorological Reconnaisance Squadrons at RAF Tiree during World War II.
1999.144.15
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Dates: 1940s
1999.144.57
Handwritten list of companies and aircraft operating flights to and fromTiree airport 1934-1994.
The companies and aircraft operatin flights to and from Tiree between 1934 and 1994, compiled by Alec MacArthur, Heylipol.
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!
1999.138.5
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.
1997.233.1
Audio cassette recording of Iain MacDonald talking to Reg Knapman in Scarinish in 1982
Iain MacDonald (Iain Noan) talks to Reg Knapman in 1982 about the MacLeans in Cornaig and Scarinish and their relation to Rossdhu, his grandfather and the `Mary Stewart`, starting work, WWII, CalMac ships and the service years ago, Tiree working boats, Flora Campbell and her family, the MacLeans and MacDonalds of Kenovay, the Rev. James Curry, Dr Armstrong and Kenneth MacKenzie, the piermaster.
1998.275.1
Audio cassette recording of Grace Campbell, Tullymet, talking to Liz Lapsley.
Grace Campbell talks to Liz Lapsley about her family and childhood memories, her schooldays, her life as a teacher, the loss of her parents and the shop, Scarinish Hotel and licencing, her mother`s working day, the hardships of youth, the start of the W.R.I., tinkers, blacksmiths, joiners, funerals, the first cars on Tiree, the plane landing on Gott Bay shore, local events and traditions.