The display case in the far corner of the pub contains a small selection from my personal collection. You will see Royal Canadian Air Force uniforms, 1950’s R.C.A.F. Medalta
dinnerware, a rare AC Delco T2 bomb site as used in Avro Lancaster’s, HP Halifax’s, B17’s and B24’s, several electrical items from the Supermarine Spitfire and other Commonwealth
aircraft, items recovered from several crash sites, photographs of my grandfather with his unit in France during WW2, a 1944 Christmas card from my grandfather to my
grandmother, photos taken with the Brownie camera of RAF Station Biggin Hill during the 1950’s, Royal Canadian Legion pins and medals, Rolls-Royce Merlin engine parts, a WW2
civilian gas mask which has never been worn, pictures of R.C.A.F. aircraft from the 1940’s-1960’s, reproduction war time items, a WW1 bayonet, B.C.A.T.P. original flying helmet,
the framed British flag was used to celebrate V-E Day by my grandmother. The 1956 Francis-Barnett Cruiser 68 motorcycle – this cycle was last registered for road use in
1965 - it is in un-restored condition.
There are also items on display that have been donated by Veterans and customers. If you or someone you know would like to donate, loan or perhaps sell similar items please
contact Troy Kirkby here at the pub.
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