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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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).
1999.144.15
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.
1999.144.53
Copy of agreement between the Trustees of the 10th Duke of Argyll and the Secretary of State for Air in 1955.
Agreement between the Trustees of the 10th Duke of Argyll and the Secretary of State for Air delineating the eastern boundary of Tiree Aerodrome, dated 1955, with map.
1999.144.50
Black and white photograph of RAF personnel.
RAF personnel relaxing during World War II.
1999.185.1
Letter from Mrs Theresa Bacon about the Runnymede memorial dated 9/8/1999.
Letter from Mrs Theresa Bacon about the memorial at Runnymede for RAF personnel with no known graves. Mrs Bacon is the widow of Flight Lieutenant Max Bacon who served during WWII at RAF Tiree and was lost without trace during a flight over the Altlantic on 21/1/1945.
1999.185.2
Poem by Paul H. Scott written for the commemoration of the Runnymede memorial.
Poem composed by Paul H. Scott for the commemoration of the Runnymede memorial for RAF personnel with no known graves.
1999.185.4
Black and white photograph of the Queen and Prince Philip at the Runnymede memorial taken on 18/10/1953.
The Queen and Prince Philip walking amongst the relatives after the unveiling of the Commonwealth Air Forces Memorial at Runnymede for over 20,000 men and women who died during WWII with no known graves, photographed on 18/10/1953 by 9 year old John Bacon whose father, Flight Lieutenant `Max` Bacon, served in 518 Squadron Tiree during WWII and was posted missing on 21/1/1945 when John was only 6 months old. (Original in Filing Cabinet 4 drawer 2)
1999.185.5
Photocopied newspaper article about the unveiling of the Runnymede memorial.
The unveiling of the Commonwealth Air Forces Memorial at Runnymede for over 20,000 men and women who died during WWII with no known graves on 18/10/1953.
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!