Letters written during WWII mentioning Charles MacLean (Druimfraoich) missing in action
Three letters (and photocopies) handwritten on `Air Mail Letter Card` during WWII, from brothers Angus and Alasdair McLellan to their mother. Although not from Tiree themselves, they mention that their comrade Charles MacLean is missing in action. Charles MacLean was a cousin of Lachie MacLean, Druimfraoich, Cornaigbeg, who lived in Linlithgow next door to Angus & Alasdair`s mother (Marion Findlater`s grandmother). Charles was in the RAF and was shot down.
Christmas greetings from the RAF in Ceylon during WWII
Copy of hand-drawn Christmas `card` from Angus McLellan, serving in the RAF in Ceylon during WWII, to his sister Annie who was working in Edinburgh. Although not from Tiree themselves, Angus and/or his brother Alasdair were comrades of Charles MacLean (cousin of Lachlan MacLean, Druimfraoich) when he was shot down during WWII. (includes a photocopy)
Wedding photograph of Anne Neilson and Alasdair McLellan 1945
Black & white photograph of the wedding of Anne Neilson and Alasdair McLellan in St Michaels Church, Linlithgow, September 1945. The bride`s dress was made of parachute silk. L-R standing: Harry Neilson (bride`s brother), Angus McLellan (groom`s brother; 1920-2000), Alasdair McLellan (1918-2004; donor`s uncle), Anne Neilson (b 1921), Nana (bride`s cousin), Betty McLellan (b 1921; sister of groom and donor`s mother); L-R sitting: unknown, Mrs & Mr Neilson (bride`s parents), Marion McLellan (nee Shaw; 1884-1967; donor`s grandmother). Alasdair and/or Angus served in the RAF and were comrades of Charles MacLean (Lachlan MacLean, Druimfroaich`s cousin) when he was shot down during WWII.
Black & white photograph of Annie McLellan (1916-1995), sister of Alasdair and Angus McLellan, taken in 1945. Her brothers served in the RAF with Charles MacLean (cousin of Lachlan MacLean, Druimfroaich), when he was shot down during WWII. Annie was the donor`s aunt.
Short steel rod or `jumper` with star-shaped end for drilling rock given to Dr Holliday by Iain Sinclair (Alasdair Sinclair, Brock`s brother) in response to An Iodhlann article in An Tirisdeach 2012. Shaft stamped with `Rawlplug star drill G – 15/16″ England`, and thought to be made after 1913 (see 2012.135.3).
Handwritten letter dated 24/9/12 from Iain Sinclair (Alasdair Sinclair`s brother) to Dr John Holliday, with information about a steel rod for drilling rock or `jumper` (2012.135.2).
Long metal (iron?) rod with star-shaped end used for drilling rock in combination with a compressor. From Baugh quarry during WWII. Given to Dr Holliday by Donald MacKinnon, Hough, in response to article in An Tirisdeach.
Two photographs of one of the aircraft involved in the mid-air collision in 1944.
Two prints of a photograph of Halifax `S` of RAF Tiree 518 Squadron flying over Loch Linnhe in 1944. This was one of two aircraft involved in the fatal mid-air collision over Tiree in August 1944 with the loss of all 16 crew. Given to Dr Holliday by DJ Macfarlane of Oban during war-book launch 2012. (same photo as R153)
Two copies of softback book by Mike Hughes and John Holliday about Tiree`s role during WWII, the RAF base and the effect both had on the local population. One is signed by the authors.
Tall, round-bottomed glass bottle found in the dump behind Baugh Surgey in 2012. Pale clear glass with large raised lettering all around bottle reading “J.Schweppe & Co., 51 Berners Street, Oxford Street, genuine superior, aerated waters”. Probably used for administering medicines.
