Admiralty charts from the Board of Enquiry into the wreck of the HMS Sturdy
Copies of 5 charts pertaining to the Board of Enquiry (Nov. 1940) into the wreck of the HMS Sturdy on the shore at Sandaig on 30 October 1940. From originals held at the National Archives, Kew.
Digitised booklet `A Guide to RAF Tiree`
Digitised book of 20+ annotated maps of RAF buildings and infrastructure on Tiree during WWII. Published by An Iodhlann. Printed in 1999 by Tiree Community Business limited. Photocopy stored in filing cabinet 9 drawer 2.
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RAF Plaque from 518 Squadron which was based on Tiree during WWII
RAF 518 Squadron Plaque with the motto – `Tha an Iuchair Againn-ne`, which means `We hold the key.`
Black and white photograph of rescue of a Swordfish crew in June 1944.
The rescue of a two-man Fairey Swordfish crew in June 1944 aided by 281 Squadron (Air-sea Rescue) from RAF Tiree. One crew member died later in hospital. Ship H91 is a small convoy escort vessel. Fairey Swordfish carried torpedoes and operated from aircraft carriers.
Black and white photograph of donor`s Warwick crew at RAF Tiree.
Warwick crew from 281 Squadron (Air-sea Rescue) at RAF Tiree.
L-R: (back) Sgt Bob Forbes (Wireless Operator & Air Gunner) F/O Johnny Rapp (Pilot), Sgt Pilot George (surname unknown) (2nd Pilot, Canadian Royal Air Force) Sgt Leo Crowther (W/O & A/G), (front) Ernest Haller (W/O & A/G), Pilot Officer Ces Hyde (Observer/Navigator)
Black and white photograph of Warrant Officer William Arthur Graham.
Warrant Officer William Arthur Graham who was killed when two Halifax aircraft collided in mid-air over Tiree airfield on 16th August 1944. William, who was twenty-one when he died, was in the Royal Australian Air Force. He was the son of William and Rose Graham of Sydney, New South Wales in Australia and husband of Mabel Graham of Preston in England. He is buried in Dalton-upon Furness cemetery.
Copied account by Donald MacLeod of Lewis of Tiree men lost during the world wars.
Account of men from Tiree lost during WWI and WWII.
Booklet `A Guide to RAF Tiree`.
Information and maps of the RAF installations on Tiree during WWII.
Black and white photograph of the aircrew of Halifax LL123 from RAF Squadron 518.
The aircrew of Halifax LL123 from RAF Squadron 518, probably on Crossapol beach. 3rd from left: F/Sgt Ozzie Ozaist (Polish Met Air Obs).
Black and white photograph of one of the aircrew of Halifax LL123 from RAF Squadron 518.
`Deac`, one of the aircrew of Halifax LL123 from RAF Squadron 518.
