A Visit by the Members of the Wickenby Register to Maastricht, Holland
Item
Title
A Visit by the Members of the Wickenby Register to Maastricht, Holland
Description
025.038.010a:
A blue commemorative pamphlet created for the 50th anniversary of the action by No.12 Squadron at the Albert Canal bridges of Vroenhoven and Veldwezelt on May 12, 1940, featuring the title and the seals of No.12 Squadron and No. 626 Squadron on the front cover. The members of the Wickenby Register visited Maastricht, Holland (Netherlands) on May 12, 1990, for a five-day memorial event. The pamphlet features the following:
- A portion of the London Gazette, Air Ministry, published 11th June, 1940, announcing the awarding of the Victoria Cross to Flying Officer D. E. Garland, V. C. and Sergeant T. Gray, V.C., for their bravery as pilot and observer of the leading aircraft of the formation of aircraft that attacked the Albert Canal bridges and killed in action; includes their photos
- Pays homage to the 3rd member of the aircraft's crew, the Wireless Operator/Air Gunner, Leading Aircraftman Lawrence Royston Reynolds, who was also killed in action
- A history of the Action
- A list of the aircraft and crews who took part in the operation
- A history of the No.12 Squadron in France 1939-1940
- Service of Remembrance at Veldwezelt Bridge, Saturday, 12 May 1990 program
- Commemorative Dinner at Novotel, Maastricht, Saturday, 12 May 1990 Program
- Map of Heverlee War Cemetery
- Laying of the Wreaths at Heverlee War Cemetery Sunday, 13 May 1990 program
- A history and images of the aircraft, Fairey Battle
- An itinerary of the five-day Memorial event
Letter
A letter addressed to Bruce and Marie McPherson, dated 4.10.90, from Geoff and Margaret. Found tucked inside the booklet. It reveals that they sent the booklet to Bruce and Marie believing they would find it interesting and enjoy it. It is assumed Bruce and Marie did not attend this event themselves, but likely Geoff and Margaret attended.
The letter is written on paper with a printed header:
Tel. 0372453058
25 Orchard Gardens
Effingham
Surrey
KT24 5NR
A blue commemorative pamphlet created for the 50th anniversary of the action by No.12 Squadron at the Albert Canal bridges of Vroenhoven and Veldwezelt on May 12, 1940, featuring the title and the seals of No.12 Squadron and No. 626 Squadron on the front cover. The members of the Wickenby Register visited Maastricht, Holland (Netherlands) on May 12, 1990, for a five-day memorial event. The pamphlet features the following:
- A portion of the London Gazette, Air Ministry, published 11th June, 1940, announcing the awarding of the Victoria Cross to Flying Officer D. E. Garland, V. C. and Sergeant T. Gray, V.C., for their bravery as pilot and observer of the leading aircraft of the formation of aircraft that attacked the Albert Canal bridges and killed in action; includes their photos
- Pays homage to the 3rd member of the aircraft's crew, the Wireless Operator/Air Gunner, Leading Aircraftman Lawrence Royston Reynolds, who was also killed in action
- A history of the Action
- A list of the aircraft and crews who took part in the operation
- A history of the No.12 Squadron in France 1939-1940
- Service of Remembrance at Veldwezelt Bridge, Saturday, 12 May 1990 program
- Commemorative Dinner at Novotel, Maastricht, Saturday, 12 May 1990 Program
- Map of Heverlee War Cemetery
- Laying of the Wreaths at Heverlee War Cemetery Sunday, 13 May 1990 program
- A history and images of the aircraft, Fairey Battle
- An itinerary of the five-day Memorial event
Letter
A letter addressed to Bruce and Marie McPherson, dated 4.10.90, from Geoff and Margaret. Found tucked inside the booklet. It reveals that they sent the booklet to Bruce and Marie believing they would find it interesting and enjoy it. It is assumed Bruce and Marie did not attend this event themselves, but likely Geoff and Margaret attended.
The letter is written on paper with a printed header:
Tel. 0372453058
25 Orchard Gardens
Effingham
Surrey
KT24 5NR
Date
Identifier
025.038.010