Wartime map of Tiree aerodrome
WWII map of the RAF aerodrome at Crossapol and the Reef copied onto a polyester banner with Tyvek coating. “Secret Sheet No. 24”. Scale 1:2500, 23.11.1943. The original belongs to Tish MacKinnon, Kilmoluaig, and is held in the National Library of Scotland. Also on CD-ROM 2013.52.2 in filing cabinet 9 drawer 4.
Digital copy on CD-ROM of map R22 (2013.52.1) of the RAF Tiree aerodrome during WWII.
Aldis signalling lamp from WWII
`Aldis` signalling lamp in metal and canvas carrying box. Owned by Ian Atkin`s (Balephuil) father during WWII when he was stationed at RAF Tiree. Used to signal the SS Laristan which foundered on rocks behind Ben Hough during WWII. Includes bulb, morse-code switch, colour filters and aperture adjusters.
Verse about a fictional (?) conversation between `Angus` and `The Kaiser` during WWII
Pamphlet of printed verse/poem/song about a fictional (?) conversation between `Aonghas` and `The Kaiser` during WWII, by Maighstir Niall MacIlleathain – Bard a` Chomuinn Thirisdich. Sold in aid of The Tiree Association Ladies` War Work Guild.
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The Colin MacPhail collection – file folder 1
Collection of original letters, documents, photographs etc. from 1920-1970, found in Colin MacPhail`s byre at Crossapol. Includes: biography of Colin MacPhail with birth, marriage & death certificates, correspondence and articles regarding the Tiree Show, photographs, wartime preparations, the Tiree Association, Northern & Scottish Airways and personal letters. For example:
Information about HMS Sturdy
Printed email from Henry Howland listing website links related to the destroyer `HMS Sturdy`, plus print out of some material including a history of the ship and online chat about a photo of the ship. The Sturdy ran onto rocks at Sandaig during a storm in WWII with the loss of the ship and five crew.
Menu for Christmas dinner at RAF Station, Ben Hough in 1943
Colour photocopy of front and back of a menu for Christmas dinner at the RAF Station at Ben Hough in 1943, autographed by 33 personnel. Found in the papers of Chrissie Blackcroft and given to Flora Druimfraoich by Susan Lamont, Cornaig.
Menu for Victory Christmas dinner at RAF Hong Kong in 1945
Colour photocopy of front and back of a menu for Victory Christmas dinner at the RAF Station for 5751 M&F Construction Flight in Hong Kong in 1945, autographed by 31 personnel including two Chinese. Found in the papers of Chrissie Blackcroft and given to Flora Druimfraoich by Susan Lamont, Cornaig.
Papers about mid-air collision of RAF planes over Tiree in 1944
Photocopied collection of various letters, documents, articles and telegrams, regarding Flying Officer Kenneth William Organ, who was one of 16 RAF flight crew who died when two Halifax aircraft of 518 Squadron (Met Obs) collided over Tiree in August 1944. Collection includes: (1) photograph of aircraft (same as photo R153), (2) telegram from 518 Sqn to Dora Organ (wife) informing of death, (3) telegram to wife re funeral arrangements, (4) letter to wife re death, (5) notice of sympathy to wife from Buckingham Palace, (6) commemorative scroll `FO K W Organ RAF`, (7) memorial page for KW Organ from Common Wealth Graves Commission website, (8) `An Investigation of the Air Tests which terminated in a mid-air collision between Halifax M/518 (LL186) and Halifax S/518 (LL296) RAF Tiree – 16 August 1944` by PG Rackliffe, (9) article about 518 Squadron compiled by Geoff Pringle in 2003, (10) extract titled `Of Sea and Sky` from unknamed book about Halifax aircraft and the Meterological Observers. (given to Dr Holliday by the deceased`s son – Ken Organ)
(4) letter to Mrs Organ. Image added to website August 2024
National Registration identity card, 1943
Original National Registration identity card belonging to John MacLean of Brae Farm, Cornaigbeg, stamped 25 June 1943. Includes photocopy.
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