Photograph of a performance by the RAF Tiree theatre group
Black & white photograph of a performance by the Tiree RAF theatre groups `The Reef Player` and `The Tireans` during WWII, probably 1945.
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Photograph of a performance by the RAF Tiree theatre group
Black & white photograph of a performance by the Tiree RAF theatre groups `The Reef Player` and `The Tireans` during WWII, probably 1945.
2012.139.6
Photograph of a performance of the RAF Tiree theatre group
Black & white photograph of a performance by the Tiree RAF theatre groups `The Reef Player` and `The Tireans` during WWII, probably 1945.
2012.139.7
Photograph of a performance by the RAF Tiree theatre group
Black & white photograph of a performance by the Tiree RAF theatre groups `The Reef Player` and `The Tireans` during WWII, probably 1945.
2012.139.1
33 photographs and programmes of RAF Tiree theatre company performances during WWII
33 black & white photographs, and eight programmes, of performances by `The Tireans` and `The Reef Players`, the RAF personnel theatre groups who staged shows at RAF Tiree during WWII. Includes photocopy of one programme signed by all the performers (the original returned to the donor). Superb stage sets and costumes. The wardrobe supervisor, Stanly Bowman, was the donor`s father. (six photos, S100-S105, accessioned separately for display files).
2012.136.1
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.
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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)
2012.131.1
Book `Tiree – war among the barley and brine`
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.
2012.129.1
Typed memoirs of RAF posting on Tiree in 1956 during the Cold War
Typed account of an RAF posting on Tiree in 1956 during the Cold War by Dennis Anderson, and two photographs (R195-6) with information.
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Photograph of a group of RAF servicemen at RAF Scarinish in May 1956.
Black & white photograph of eight RAF airmen (mostly National Servicemen) on detachment to Tiree from 351 Signals Unit, RAF Anstruther, Fife (now known as Scotland`s Secret Bunker). L-R: ? from Manchester, Hugh Fairholm from Hawick (sitting on bed), ?, Dennis Anderson, ? & ? from Glasgow, ? from Wales. (origingal stored in filing cabinet 9 drawer 4)
