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A Normandy port. This view of sailing ships in a harbour, two with sail spread in light airs, is non-specific both as to place and era. It may, in fact, be the outer harbour of St Malo, but the artist has avoided easily recognized landmarks and it is not
about 1978
National Maritime Museum

First Lieutenant Robert Darnall. Co-Pilot, 392nd Bomb Group.
Died 6 January 1978
American Air Museum

Captain Reginald Frederick Johnson Hayward VC , Wiltshire Regiment
Died 17 January 1978
Lives of the First World War

Corporal Jesse Hixson. Military Occupation Specialty 901-Armorer, 384th Bomb Group.
Died 2 January 1979
American Air Museum

Gunner William Edwin Frank Millinchamp 2341429, McGill Siege Battery
Died 10 January 1979
Lives of the First World War

Medal commemorating Cape Horner's 35th International Congress 1979. Medal commemorating Cape Horner's 35th International Congress 1979. Obverse: A starboard-bow view of a ship under sail within a steering-wheel. Legend: 'XXXV CAPE HORNERS
1979
National Maritime Museum

'Dawn with the Island of Zembra'. Late in life, John Kingsley Cook worked on a book manuscript of his wartime experiences, from the time of his enrolment in the merchant navy to his liberation from captivity in Algeria. The memoirs were to be il
1980s
National Maritime Museum

'Entry into the Grand Harbour'. During the Second World War, John Kingsley Cook (1911-94) served in the merchant navy as a wireless officer. He joined in 1940, and went on his first sea voyage, to the United States, in December 1940. His ship wa
1980s
National Maritime Museum

'Execution of Mad Dog Lola in Méchéria' [Mecheria]. During the Second World War, John Kingsley Cook (1911-94) served in the merchant navy as a wireless officer. He joined in 1940, and went on his first sea voyage, to the United Sta
1980s
National Maritime Museum

'Flares above the ship'. Late in life, John Kingsley Cook worked on a book manuscript of his wartime experiences, from the time of his enrolment in the merchant navy to his liberation from captivity in Algeria. The memoirs were to be illustrated
1980s
National Maritime Museum

'Heading into the gale'. Late in life, John Kingsley Cook worked on a book manuscript of his wartime experiences, from the time of his enrolment in the merchant navy to his liberation from captivity in Algeria. The memoirs were to be illustrated
1980s
National Maritime Museum

'In railway compartment'. Late in life, John Kingsley Cook worked on a book manuscript of his wartime experiences, from the time of his enrolment in the merchant navy to his liberation from captivity in Algeria. The memoirs were to be illustrate
1980s
National Maritime Museum

'In the lifeboat'. Late in life, John Kingsley Cook worked on a book manuscript of his wartime experiences, from the time of his enrolment in the merchant navy to his liberation from captivity in Algeria. The memoirs were to be illustrated with
1980s
National Maritime Museum

'Marching up the mountains at Constantine'. Late in life, John Kingsley Cook worked on a book manuscript of his wartime experiences, from the time of his enrolment in the merchant navy to his liberation from captivity in Algeria. The memoirs wer
1980s
National Maritime Museum

'Men rowing'. Late in life, John Kingsley Cook worked on a book manuscript of his wartime experiences, from the time of his enrolment in the merchant navy to his liberation from captivity in Algeria. The memoirs were to be illustrated with on-th
1980s
National Maritime Museum

'On Paddington station'. This is one of 262 drawings and 2 paintings presented to the Museum by the artist's family in 2012, and related to John Kingsley Cook's wartime service in the merchant navy between December 1940 and August 1945
1980s
National Maritime Museum

'Oppie'. During the Second World War, John Kingsley Cook (1911-94) served in the merchant navy as a wireless officer. He joined in 1940, and went on his first sea voyage, to the United States, in December 1940. His ship the 'Empire Guillemo
1980s
National Maritime Museum

'Passing Cape Bon'. Late in life, John Kingsley Cook worked on a book manuscript of his wartime experiences, from the time of his enrolment in the merchant navy to his liberation from captivity in Algeria. The memoirs were to be illustrated with
1980s
National Maritime Museum

'Ship sinking'. Late in life, John Kingsley Cook worked on a book manuscript of his wartime experiences, from the time of his enrolment in the merchant navy to his liberation from captivity in Algeria. The memoirs were to be illustrated with on-
1980s
National Maritime Museum

'Survivors in the dawn'. Late in life, John Kingsley Cook worked on a book manuscript of his wartime experiences, from the time of his enrolment in the merchant navy to his liberation from captivity in Algeria. The memoirs were to be illustrated
1980s
National Maritime Museum

'The dance at the Royal British Hotel'. Late in life, John Kingsley Cook worked on a book manuscript of his wartime experiences, from the time of his enrolment in the merchant navy to his liberation from captivity in Algeria. The memoirs were to
1980s
National Maritime Museum

'The de-lousing machine'. Late in life, John Kingsley Cook worked on a book manuscript of his wartime experiences, from the time of his enrolment in the merchant navy to his liberation from captivity in Algeria. The memoirs were to be illustrate
1980s
National Maritime Museum

'The lifeboat amongst the wreckage'. During the Second World War, John Kingsley Cook (1911-94) served in the merchant navy as a wireless officer. He joined in 1940, and went on his first sea voyage, to the United States, in December 1940. His sh
1980s
National Maritime Museum

'The Mate at the tiller'. Late in life, John Kingsley Cook worked on a book manuscript of his wartime experiences, from the time of his enrolment in the merchant navy to his liberation from captivity in Algeria. The memoirs were to be illustrate
1980s
National Maritime Museum

'Under the canvas at night'. During the Second World War, John Kingsley Cook (1911-94) served in the merchant navy as a wireless officer. He joined in 1940, and went on his first sea voyage, to the United States, in December 1940. His ship was s
1980s
National Maritime Museum

'Westward bound convoy breaking up at sunset'. This is one of 262 drawings and 2 paintings presented to the Museum by the artist's family in 2012, and related to John Kingsley Cook's wartime service in the merchant navy between Decembe
1980s
National Maritime Museum

. silk, black
1980s
National Maritime Museum

390 Controller. This small electronic display unit is designed for use on the deck of a yacht, where it gives a readout from the navigational systems housed below decks. It was used aboard the racing yacht 'Maiden', which took part in the Whitbr
circa 1989
National Maritime Museum

AK-47 Assault Rifle Type 56. AK-47 assault rifle. Wooden stock and pistol grip with steel barrel and steel curved magazine. The magazine takes 30 rounds of ammunition. It is fitted with high front sights and a tangent rear leaf sight. The gun is gas oper
early 1980s
National Maritime Museum

AK-47 Assault Rifle Type 56. Firing pin for the AK-47 assault rifle.
early 1980s
National Maritime Museum

In the lifeboats. Late in life, John Kingsley Cook worked on a book manuscript of his wartime experiences, from the time of his enrolment in the merchant navy to his liberation from captivity in Algeria. The memoirs were to be illustrated with on-the-spot
1980s
National Maritime Museum

Man on the deck of a ship, seen from behind. Late in life, John Kingsley Cook worked on a book manuscript of his wartime experiences, from the time of his enrolment in the merchant navy to his liberation from captivity in Algeria. The memoirs were to be i
1980s
National Maritime Museum

Man peeling potatoes. Late in life, John Kingsley Cook worked on a book manuscript of his wartime experiences, from the time of his enrolment in the merchant navy to his liberation from captivity in Algeria. The memoirs were to be illustrated with on-the-
1980s
National Maritime Museum

Man resting. This is one of 262 drawings and 2 paintings presented to the Museum by the artist's family in 2012, and related to John Kingsley Cook's wartime service in the merchant navy between December 1940 and August 1945. In the 1980s, Cook
1980s
National Maritime Museum

Man smoking a pipe. This is one of 262 drawings and 2 paintings presented to the Museum by the artist's family in 2012, and related to John Kingsley Cook's wartime service in the merchant navy between December 1940 and August 1945. In the 1980s,
1980s
National Maritime Museum

Man standing on the deck of a ship, seen from behind. This is one of 262 drawings and 2 paintings presented to the Museum by the artist's family in 2012, and related to John Kingsley Cook's wartime service in the merchant navy between December 1
1980s
National Maritime Museum

Man standing on the deck of a ship. Late in life, John Kingsley Cook worked on a book manuscript of his wartime experiences, from the time of his enrolment in the merchant navy to his liberation from captivity in Algeria. The memoirs were to be illustrate
1980s
National Maritime Museum

Pen stand containing inkwell and desk diary. A pen stand that also holds a desk diary and an ink well. The desk diary, pen stand and inkwell are covered in chromium. All 3 parts are set on a black plinth.
Pre 1980
National Maritime Museum

Prisoners sitting by a bonfire. Late in life, John Kingsley Cook worked on a book manuscript of his wartime experiences, from the time of his enrolment in the merchant navy to his liberation from captivity in Algeria. The memoirs were to be illustrated wi
1980s
National Maritime Museum

Scene on the deck of a ship. Late in life, John Kingsley Cook worked on a book manuscript of his wartime experiences, from the time of his enrolment in the merchant navy to his liberation from captivity in Algeria. The memoirs were to be illustrated with
1980s
National Maritime Museum

Scene on the deck of a ship. This is one of 262 drawings and 2 paintings presented to the Museum by the artist's family in 2012, and related to John Kingsley Cook's wartime service in the merchant navy between December 1940 and August 1945. In t
1980s
National Maritime Museum

Standing man, seen from behind. Late in life, John Kingsley Cook worked on a book manuscript of his wartime experiences, from the time of his enrolment in the merchant navy to his liberation from captivity in Algeria. The memoirs were to be illustrated wi
1980s
National Maritime Museum

Three men on the deck of a ship. This is one of 262 drawings and 2 paintings presented to the Museum by the artist's family in 2012, and related to John Kingsley Cook's wartime service in the merchant navy between December 1940 and August 1945.
1980s
National Maritime Museum

Two women with fruit basket. Late in life, John Kingsley Cook worked on a book manuscript of his wartime experiences, from the time of his enrolment in the merchant navy to his liberation from captivity in Algeria. The memoirs were to be illustrated with
1980s
National Maritime Museum

Wave. Late in life, John Kingsley Cook worked on a book manuscript of his wartime experiences, from the time of his enrolment in the merchant navy to his liberation from captivity in Algeria. The memoirs were to be illustrated with on-the-spot drawings co
1980s
National Maritime Museum

Harold Abner Veck J13081,
Died 2 January 1980
Lives of the First World War

Private Bernard Joseph J/8276, Royal Fusiliers
Died 7 January 1980
Lives of the First World War

Staff Sergeant (3rd Grade) Walter Behm. Crew Chief, 4th Fighter Group. Walter Behm was crew chief of WD-I which was flown by both Capt. Robert Mabie and Maj. George Carpenter.
Died 15 January 1980
American Air Museum

Lieutenant Gordon Charles Steele VC , HM Submarines, Q Ships, HM CMB No 88
Died 4 January 1981
Lives of the First World War

John Finlay Chambers 25541,
Died 12 January 1981
Lives of the First World War

Captain Maurice Baker. Fighter Pilot, 357th Fighter Group. Assigned to 362FS, 357FG, 8AF USAAF. Credited 1 victory on 12 May 1944. ETD.
Died 12 January 1981
American Air Museum

Staff Sergeant (Technician Third Grade) Woodrow Wiggins. Ball Turret Gunner, 388th Bomb Group.
Died 14 January 1981
American Air Museum

Major Arnold Horace Santo Waters VC , Royal Engineers
Died 22 January 1981
Lives of the First World War

First Lieutenant Reba Tobiason nee Whittle. Flight Nurse, . Assigned to 813th Medical Air Evacuation Transportation Squadron, IX Air Force Troop Carrier Command, 9AF. Flew over 500hrs on 40 missions between Jan-44 to Sept-44. Failed to return from casualt
Died 26 January 1981
American Air Museum

Private Roy KLINZING 474027,
Died 26 January 1981
Lives of the First World War

Holmes-Wright B Lantern. The Holmes-Wright lantern was designed for carrying out tests of a seaman's ability to distinguish different coloured lights, for the Merchant Navy. The lantern was used to test a subject at a distance of 6 metres, mimicking
about 1982
National Maritime Museum

Motor fishing vessel. Scale: 1:15. An incomplete model of a fishing vessel that illustrates all the techniques used in its construction. The model represents an actual vessel that was under construction between 1981 and 1982 by J. Weatherhead & Sons,
circa 1982
National Maritime Museum

Private Wilfred Wood VC 59812, Northumberland Fusiliers
Died 3 January 1982
Lives of the First World War

John William Makin 3799, Royal Marines Medical Unit
Died 4 January 1982
Lives of the First World War

First Lieutenant William Beach. Fighter pilot, 353rd Fighter Group. Assigned to 352FS, 353FG, 8AF USAAF. Awards: WWII Victory, EAME. Post war: Associate Professor of Agricultural Engineering at Texas A & M University
Died 7 January 1982
American Air Museum

Commemorative medal depicting George Ian Murray, 10th Duke of Atholl, 1982. Commemorative medal depicting George Ian Murray, 10th Duke of Atholl, 1982. Obverse: Bust of the Duke of Atholl (left) in highland dress. Legend: 'SILVER JUBILEE 1957-82 GEOR
1982
National Maritime Museum

Acting Lieutenant Colonel Frank Crowther Roberts VC, D.S.O., M.C. , Worcestershire Regiment
Died 12 January 1982
Lives of the First World War

Lieutenant Stanley Augustus Holloway , Connaught Rangers
Died 30 January 1982
Lives of the First World War

Sergeant Cyril Edward Gourley VC 681886, Royal Regiment of Artillery
Died 30 January 1982
Lives of the First World War

Private Wilfred Alfred Bond 59236, Essex Regiment
Died 1 January 1983
Lives of the First World War

Corporal Cyril Royston Guyton Bassett VC 4/515, Divisional Signal Company
Died 9 January 1983
Lives of the First World War

Pilot Officer John Alexander . Pilot, . Joined RAFVR, service pilot training in US, shipped overseas to ETO, operational training at OTU, assigned to 71S, Bf109 damaged shared 15-5-41, Hurricane Mk I damaged friendly fire !! [John Flynn] 15-5-41.
Died 16 January 1983
American Air Museum

General Maurice Preston. Commanding Officer, 379th Bomb Group. First Commander of the 379th BG Silver Star w/ Oak Leaf Cluster/ DFC w/ 2 Oak Leaf Cluster/ AM w/ 4 Oak Leaf Cluster
Died 25 January 1983
American Air Museum

Second Lieutenant Walter Kozicki. Fighter Pilot, Pilot, 361st Fighter Group. Prisoner of War (POW) crashed near Villarche on 4 Jun 44 in P-51 #436498
Died 30 January 1983
American Air Museum

Private Tamati Te Patu, M.M. 16/757, 3rd Pioneer Battalion New Zealand
Died 10 January 1984
Lives of the First World War

William Richard Bird 901552,
Died 28 January 1984
Lives of the First World War

Medal commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Normandy Landings, 1984. Box lid for the medal commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Normandy Landings, 1984.
1984
National Maritime Museum

Medal commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Normandy Landings, 1984. Box lid for the medal commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Normandy Landings, 1984.
1984
National Maritime Museum

Medal commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Normandy Landings, 1984. Medal commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Normandy Landings, 1984. Obverse: The cross of Lorraine with the flags of USA, Canada and UK. Legend: 'COMITE DE DEBARQUEMENT D
1984
National Maritime Museum

Warship; Destroyer. Undetermined scale. This is a model at its most utilitarian and represents a freelance design concept for a Royal Naval destroyer (circa 1985), commissioned by the Ministry of Defence. Even in these days of sophisticated computer-aided
circa 1985
National Maritime Museum

Captain George Maxton. Pilot, 466th Bomb Group.
Died 1 January 1985
American Air Museum

Second Lieutenant Russell Ronan. Pilot, 466th Bomb Group.
Died 2 January 1985
American Air Museum

Second Lieutenant Brian Gwynne Horrocks, M.C. , 1st Battalion, Middlesex Regiment
Died 4 January 1985
Lives of the First World War

Pioneer Cyril Sedgebeer WR42326, Royal Engineers
Died 6 January 1985
Lives of the First World War

Staff Sergeant (3rd Grade) Raymond Ahaus. Waist Gunner, 466th Bomb Group.
Died 8 January 1985
American Air Museum

Staff Sergeant Joseph Sage. Left Waist Gunner, 388th Bomb Group. Shot down 5 November 1943 in B-17 #42-30789 'Flak Suit' of 388th Bomb Group/563rd Bomb Squadron. Joseph Sage landed in the Neerstraat in Waasmunster, Belgium, to the East of Lokere
Died 23 January 1985
American Air Museum

Corporal Paul Alban. , 466th Bomb Group.
Died 6 January 1986
American Air Museum

Second Lieutenant William Waldron. Pilot, 487th Bomb Group. On 24 Dec 1944, B-17G #43-38926 'Weary Willy' piloted by Lieutenant William J. Waldron was attacked by fighters and crashed in Belgium near where a tank battle raged. Waldron and Russel
Died 15 January 1986
American Air Museum

Admiral Victor Alexander Charles Crutchley VC ,
Died 24 January 1986
Lives of the First World War

Lieutenant William Sykes. Pilot, 361st Fighter Group. Shot down 24 December 1944 in AC #4411203. Prisoner of War (POW). AM/ PH/ DFC/ POW 5 destroyed
Died 18 January 1987
American Air Museum

Lieutenant Colonel Eugene Clark. Pilot, Deputy Commanding Officer, 352nd Fighter Group. Lieutenant Colonel 'Pop' Clark served as a pilot with the 352nd Fighter Group. On 21 May 1944 he was shot down. It was his 94th mission. He crashed at Hast
Died 26 January 1987
American Air Museum

Medal commemorating the P & O Steam Navigation Company - 150th anniversary, 1987. Box for the medal commemorating the P & O Steam Navigation Company - 150th anniversary, 1987.
1987
National Maritime Museum

Medal commemorating the P & O Steam Navigation Company - 150th anniversary, 1987. Medal commemorating the P & O Steam Navigation Company - 150th anniversary, 1987. Obverse: The 'William Fawcett' paddle-steamer with sails set, P & O f
1987
National Maritime Museum

Technical Sergeant Clarence Flory. Radio Operator, 384th Bomb Group. Assigned to the 384th Bomb Group, 544th Bomb Squadron on AAF Station 106 Special Orders #85 dated 6 May 1944, William A. Fairfield Crew, 28 combat missions.
Died 10 January 1988
American Air Museum

Private William Thomas Woolhouse 505891, 5th King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry
Died 23 January 1988
Lives of the First World War

Celestial facsimile globe. Celestial facsimile globe. Astronomical details on the sphere include a labelled magnitude table in a cartouche above Bootes. The stars are marked according to a system, which is explained below the cartouche with the text: 
Original gores: before 1948; Facsimile globe: 1989
National Maritime Museum

Staff Sergeant (Technician Third Grade) Joseph LaJudice. Flight Engineer, 466th Bomb Group.
Died 3 January 1989
American Air Museum

Staff Sergeant Michael Henneberry. Right Waist Gunner, Waist Gunner, 384th Bomb Group. Shot down 14 October 1943 in B-17 #42-29867. Prisoner of War (POW). Missing Air crew Report #838 POW
Died 6 January 1989
American Air Museum

Lieutenant Morris Williams. Pilot, 361st Fighter Group. Enlisted in US Army Air Corps 29 August 1942. Arrived in Bottisham, England December 1943. Flew P-47's and P-51's. After flying 45 missions, 150 combat hours, Wlliams was shot down over Gre
Died 7 January 1989
American Air Museum

Nursing Sister Barbara Beatrice BISSETT , Canadian Army Medical Corps
Died 9 January 1989
Lives of the First World War

Second Lieutenant Thurman Sanders. Co-pilot, 384th Bomb Group. Assigned to the 384th Bomb Group, 546th Bomb Squadron on AAF Station 106 Special Orders #73 dated 4 April 1945, Andrew Gordon Lovett Crew. No combat missions.
Died 11 January 1989
American Air Museum

Nursing Sister Olive Marie Menzies nee Campbell , Canadian Army Medical Corps
Died 23 January 1989
Lives of the First World War

Private First Class Fred Ashook. Military Occupation Specialty 550-Airplane Woodworker, 384th Bomb Group. •Promoted to Private First Class on AAF Station 106 Special Order #51 dated 17 March 1944. •Reclassified from Military Occupation Specialty
Died 1 January 1990
American Air Museum

Staff Sergeant John Kieffer. B-17 Tail Gunner, 306th Bomb Group The Reich Wreckers.
Died 1 January 1990
American Air Museum

Medal commemorating the Brazilian Navy Training Ship 'Brasil', 4th voyage, 1990. Box for the medal commemorating the Brazilian Navy Training Ship 'Brasil', 4th voyage, 1990.
1990
National Maritime Museum