Book `Stornoway in World War Two` by Mike Hughes
Soft-back booklet `Stornoway in World War Two` by Mike Hughes, with John Davenport. Signed by both authors.
2010.69.1
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2010.66.3
Printed account by Greta Trevers of her experiences on Tiree during WWII where she served in the WAAF, and her return to Tiree and Oban in June 2010.
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2010.46.7
Photograph of RAF Tiree Seargents` Mess
Black & white photograph of the exterior of the Sergeants` Mess building on Tiree during the RAF`s occupation in WWII, with cattle in the foreground.
2010.46.9
Photograph of an RAF Navigator and two Tiree school teachers, 1945
Black & white photograph of RAF Navigator Flight Lt. Jack Masters with school teachers Grace and May MacArthur sitting on the shore in 1945. Taken by F.C.`Freddy` Gee, RAF Meterological Air Observer. See also F. Gee`s letters and account of his days on Tiree 2010.46.1
2010.46.11
Photograph of an aircraft hangar on the RAF Tiree aerodrome in 1945
Black & white photograph of an aircraft hangar on the RAF aerodrome Tiree, during WWII – 1945.
2010.40.1
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.
2009.164.1
Book “Coast Missions: a memoir of the Rev. Thomas Rosie” by Rev. James Dodds, Dunbar 1862
Hardback book about the destinations and experiences of the Rev. Thomas Rosies during his missionary work in Scotland and abroad, over the period 1825 to 1860. Chapters include details of his childhood, the West Coast Mission, work around Scotland (Tiree and Coll are mentioned on page 131), and Bombay, India.
2009.138.1
Instructions card for the use of hand-operated air-attack and fallout sirens
Instructions card explaining how to use hand-operated sirens as part of the United Kingdom warning and monitoring system for air-attacks and fallout during the Cold War in the 1960s.
2009.81.1
Book “Royal Air Force Connel Ferry”
Small book about RAF Connel Ferry and its role during World War II. Includes the sinking of `SS Breda` and `The Coll Hurricane`. Published by the author.
De-accessioned 21.3.2026.
2009.27.4
Book “Never Forget, Nor Forgive” by the captain of HMS Sturdy.
Softback book by the captain of HMS Sturdy, which was wrecked off Sandaig during the second world war. The book recalls Captain George Cooper`s experiences at sea, particularly during his time as a Japanese prisoner of war. Signed by the author.