Book “The Second Torpedo” about the torpedoing of the SS Volendam, by Ilene Birkwood
Softback book “The Second Torpedo” about the torpedoing of the SS Volendam, which was evacuating 300 school children from England to Canada in 1940. The author, Ilene Birkwood, was one of the surviving children. The ship`s purser`s body washed up on Tiree and was buried in Kirkapol cemetery – see pages 89-90.
Photograph of the nose of Halifax aircraft during WWII
Black & white photograph of nose of Halifax aircraft flown by RAF Tiree 518 Squadron, showing key-in-fist emblem within a Star of David.
Photograph of Halifax aircraft during WWII
Black & white photograph of Halifax aircraft flown by RAF Tiree 518 Squadron during WWII. Shows key-in-fist emblem within Star of David.
Photograph of airmen in the Sergeant`s Mess at RAF Tiree on New Years Eve 1944
Black and white photograph of airmen in the Seargent`s Mess at RAF Tiree on New Years Eve 1944. L-R from 3rd left: Harry Hearn, John Holt, Stan Green, Neville Beale, Mike Moore, Ian Reed, Ken Wescott, Eddie Dryley.
Photograph of crew of Halifax aircraft of 518 Squadron, RAF Tiree, during WWII
Black & white photograph of the crew of a Halifax aircraft of 518 Squadron, RAF Tiree, during WWII. Neville Beale on the far left.
Aerial photograph of RAF Tiree Aerodrome, 1943
Black and white aerial photograph of RAF Tiree Aerodrome during WWII taken on 24 Oct 1943, showing roads and infrastructure from Crossapol Farm to Baugh House to Kenovay and Balephetrish Bay.
RAF brevet for Meteorological Air Observers of the Tiree 518 Squadron
RAF brevet or “wings” for the Meteorological Air Observers of 518 Squadron based on Tiree during WWII. The badge would have been sewn above the left breast pocket of the airmen`s uniform, above any medal ribbons. Depicts single wing with letter `M` in white and brown stitching on black fabric background.
Articles and phototcopied photographs relating to RAF Tiree during WWII
11 newspaper articles, 2 letters and 4 annotated photocopies of photographs pertaining to RAF Tiree during WWII, 518 Squadron, RAF metereological observations, VE Day met. observations over the Atlantic, life in the RAF on Tiree, Tiree`s role during WWII, 518 Squadron crew list (after the Commonwealth airmen had left), the effect the RAF`s presence on the local population, the 518 Squadron reunion of 1985, letter from Dermot Boyle (Marshal of the RAF) to Wing Commander Angell wishing the reunion well, letter from Mary MacKinnon, Crossapol, to Neville Beale, a typed tribute to Metereological Reconnaissance in WWII by Air Chief Marshal Sir Peter Harding and Sir John Houghton, short ornate description of 518 Squadron showing crest. Letters between Neville Beale and An Iodhlann regarding his donation of the material.
Gramophone stylus and spare needles ca 1930
Part of gramophone stylus with needle, plus plastic box of 26 spare needles. Made of brass around the 1930s and etched with “Saturn – Made in Germany – Manufactured exclusively for – Talking machine cies”.
Aerial photograph of Scarinish ca 1940
Black & white aerial photograph of Scarinish ca 1940. Shows various houses and from bottom to top: white-roofed house owned by Amelia Cameron then her daughter Biddy until the early 1970s, Scarinish School, the Reading Room (now An Iodhlann), the Cooperative store, harbour, Scarinish Hotel, wreck of Mary Stewart.
