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Reference: D/X 1535 Catalogue Title: Miscellaneous documents Area: Catalogue Category: Other Records Description: William E. (Bill) Bonner, RAF serviceman stationed in Baghdad, Iraq

Covering Dates: 1924-1927; 1945

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Catalogue Description

Records on long-term loan:

28 April 2006 Acc: 3243(D)

Catalogue Contents


Photograph, captioned: Troops landing Malta Sept. 1924' some British servicemen, possibly R.A.F., are on board a small boat, others are on the quayside with their baggage, September 1924
(1 photograph, 10.5 cm. x 6 cm., black and white)


Photograph, captioned: Amongst the Police 300 miles from Baghdad , R.A.F. servicemen together with members of the police, Iraq, n.d., c. 1920s
(1 photograph, 11 cm. x 6.5 cm., black and white)


Photograph, captioned: Some of the cars , an R.A.F. serviceman with armoured vehicles, probably Iraq, 18 May 1925
(1 photograph, 8 cm. x 5.5 cm., black and white)


Photograph, captioned: See if you can find me Mother, a group of R.A.F. servicemen, Iraq, 1927
(1 photograph, 11 cm. x 6.5 cm., black and white)


Photograph of three R.A.F. servicemen, standing in front of, possibly, a large wooden door, which has painted on it 'R.A.F.: Depot Basra Iraq: S.S. Arabia', n.d., probably 1920s
(1 photograph, 10 cm. x 6 cm., black and white)


Photograph, captioned: Signals corp on board the S.S. Vasna 1924 , R.A.F. servicemen standing on a gangplank, above the quayside, possibly Iraq
(1 photograph, 8 cm. x 5.5 cm., black and white)


Photograph, captioned: Town of Abu Kemal on the Syrian Border 300 miles from Baghdad , looking towards walled buildings, n.d., possibly 1920s
(1 photograph, 11 cm. x 6 cm., black and white)


Photograph, captioned: Air Headquarters 1927 - 27 Royal Air Force, Baghdad. Winners R.A.F. Football-Air Force Cup, Taylor Cup, League Cup, Iraq
(1 photograph, 13 cm. x 8 cm., black and white)


Photograph of R.A.F. servicemen with, possibly, a group of nurses behind, Isle of Grain, Kent, n.d.
(1 photograph, 5 cm. x 6 cm., black and white)


Photograph, captioned: Sincerely yours W.E. Bonner , in R.A.F. uniform, n.d.
(1 photograph, 9 cm. x 14 cm.)


Photograph, captioned: Sincerely yours Bill Bonner , a full length portrait in R.A.F. uniform, n.d.
(1 photograph, 8 cm. x 13 cm., black and white)


Photograph of the Christmas Dinner Menu, with signatures, R.A.F. Headquarters, Baghdad, Iraq, 1926
(1 photograph, 7.5 cm. x 10.5 cm., black and white)


Photograph of the Christmas Dinner Menu, with signatures, R.A.F. Headquarters, Baghdad, Iraq, 1926
(1 photograph, 8.5 cm. x 10.5 cm., black and white)


Photograph, captioned: Yours only 'Bill' Baillie , a studio portrait of an R.A.F. serviceman, n.d.
(1 photograph, 9 cm. x 14 cm., black and white)


Photograph, captioned: Love & X 's Harry , a studio photograph of two British sailors, Bombay, India, 1945
(1 photograph, 7.5 cm. x 12.5 cm., black and white)


Photograph, captioned: Baghdad Iraq May 6th 1926 F. Bailes , a studio portrait of an R.A.F. serviceman
(1 photograph, 8 cm. x 12.5 cm., black and white)


Photograph, captioned: Yours etc. Rodney Nelson , an R.A.F. serviceman in uniform, covered in cigarette cards, possibly in Iraq, n.d. c.1920s
(1 photograph, 6 cm. x 11 cm., black and white)


Photograph of a group of four R.A.F. servicemen, with a dog, Iraq 1927
(1 photograph, 10.5 cm. x 6 cm., black and white)


Photograph, captioned: What do you think of our farewell dinner 'nippies' Mother Dear , showing a group, including servicemen, dressed as chefs and waitresses, in front of a picture of the ship Nevassa, R.O.T.B., M.T. [Mechanical Transport] Pool, 1928
(1 photograph, 14 cm. x 9 cm., black and white)


Photograph, captioned: Yours Tom Baghdad 1926, an R.A.F. serviceman, Iraq
(1 photograph, 8 cm. x 13.5 cm., black and white)


Photograph, captioned: Billy , an R.A.F. serviceman (taken at the same place as D/X 1535/20, Iraq, 1926
(1 photograph, 8 cm. x 13.5 cm., black and white)


Photograph, captioned: Sincerely yours Bill , an R.A.F. serviceman wearing a swimming costume, sitting with a dog on an upturned boat 'Elf', on a beach, possibly in Iraq, n.d. c.1927
(1 photograph, 10.5 cm. x 8 cm., black and white)


Photograph, captioned: Your humble in Hinaidi Baths , two R.A.F. servicemen wearing swimming costumes, standing in water, Baghdad, Iraq, n.d., possibly 1927
(1 photograph, 7 cm. x 11 cm., black and white)


Photograph of four R.A.F. servicemen, possibly in Hinaidi Baths, Baghdad, Iraq, 1927
(1 photograph, 18.5 cm. x 6 cm., black and white)


Photograph, captioned: Xmas 1928 [?] Alexandria , Egypt R.A.F. servicemen having drinks with clothed tables in the foreground
(1 photograph, 8 cm. x 5.5 cm., black and white)


Photograph, captioned: Iraq 1936 Billy, an R.A.F. uniformed serviceman
(1 photograph, 5.5 cm. x 6 cm., black and white)


Photograph of the Cuban Moon Dance Orchestra, a British servicemen's musical quartet, comprising a drummer, pianist, violinist and banjo player, possibly Iraq, n.d.
(1 photograph, 14 cm. x 8 cm., black and white)


Photograph of a football team, M.T. [Mechanical Transport] Pool F.C., together with men in uniform, possibly in Iraq, 1927
(1 photograph, 13 cm. x 8 cm., black and white)


Photograph of a football team, M.T. [Mechanical Transport] Pool, and a uniformed R.A.F. Warrant Officer, together with a trophy, possibly in Iraq, 1927-8
(1 photograph, 13 cm. x 8 cm., black and white)


Photograph of M.T. [Mechanical Transport] Pool aircraft depot, Iraq, September 1927
(1 photograph, 13.5 cm. x 8 cm., black and white)


Photograph, captioned: Christmas 1925 Air Headquarters Iraq , uniformed servicemen following a 'native' musical band
(1 photograph, 12.5 cm. x 8 cm., black and white)


Photograph, captioned: Family Gathering , a group of R.A.F. servicemen, in front of trucks, man marked with 'x' possibly Bill Bonner, probably Iraq, 1920s
(1 photograph, 8 cm. x 5.5 cm., black and white)


Photograph of a group of British servicemen, probably R.A.F., wearing fancy dress, one of whom is holding a lifebelt with H.M.T. Dorset on it, in front of a goal, possibly Iraq, 1920s
(1 photograph, 13 cm. x 8 cm., black and white)


Photograph of British servicemen, probably R.A.F., some of whom are dressed as scouts, beside a tent with '1st Tender Feet' written on it, possibly Iraq, 1920s
(1 photograph, 11 cm. x 8.5 cm., black and white)


Photograph of a group of R.A.F. servicemen sitting at a table, holding bottles of McEwans Sparkling Bitter, in a barrack building, possibly Iraq, 1920s
(1 photograph, 10.5 cm. x 6.5 cm., black and white)


Photograph of R.A.F. servicemen, in front of trucks, similar to D/X 1535/32, probably Iraq 1920s
(1 photograph, 8 cm. x 5.5 cm., black and white)


Photograph of two British servicemen, probably R.A.F., wearing swimming costumes, standing in water, Hinaidi Baths, Baghdad, Iraq, n.d. possibly 1927
(1 photograph, 7 cm. x 11 cm., black and white)


Photograph of three R.A.F. servicemen (right, possibly, Bill Bonner) in shorts, leaning against a wall, possibly Iraq, 1920s
(1 photograph, 7.5 cm. x 5.5. cm., black and white)


Photograph of a British serviceman, possibly R.A.F., on a horse, possibly Iraq, 1920s
(1 photograph, 8.5 cm. x 6 cm., black and white)


Photograph of two R.A.F. servicemen, standing in front of a truck '9054', possibly Iraq, 1920s
(1 photograph, 8 cm. x 5 cm., black and white)


Photograph of three R.A.F. servicemen, right, possibly Bill Bonner, sitting with a truck and buildings behind, possibly Iraq, 1920s
(1 photograph, 10.5 cm. x 6 cm., black and white)


Photograph of three R.A.F. servicemen, in uniform, seated, with buildings to the side and rear, possibly Iraq, 1920s
(1 photograph, 10.5 cm. x 6 cm., black and white)


Photograph of five R.A.F. servicemen, possibly in Iraq, 1920s
(1 photograph, 10.5 cm. x 6 cm., black and white)


Photograph of an R.A.F. serviceman, on a camel, with the Sphinx to the left, Egypt, n.d.
(1 photograph, 10.5 cm. x 6 cm., black and white)


Photograph of an R.A.F. football team, with officers and a trophy, possibly Iraq, 1920s
(1 photograph, 12 cm. x 8 cm., black and white)


Photograph of probably an R.A.F. football team, with 3 trophies, possibly Iraq, 1920s
(1 photograph, 13 cm. x 8 cm., black and white)


Photograph of, probably, an R.A.F. hockey team, next to a goal, possibly Iraq, 1920s
(1 photograph, 13 cm. x 8 cm., black and white)


Photograph of two R.A.F. servicemen in a foot race, being cheered on by uniformed comrades, possibly Iraq, 1920s
(1 photograph, 10 cm. x 7.5 cm., black and white)


Photograph of an R.A.F. serviceman next to a Leyland truck sunk in mud, possibly in Iraq, 1920s
(1 photograph, 13 cm. x 8 cm., black and white)


Photograph of British servicemen, dressed as angels with star head-dresses, and wands, (same event as D/X 1535/34), possibly Iraq, 1920s
(1 photograph, 11 cm. x 8 cm., black and white)


Photograph of British servicemen in fancy dress, including a roman soldier, waitress, red Indian, (same event as D/X 1535/34), possibly Iraq, 1920s
(1 photograph, 11 cm. x 8 cm., black and white)


Photograph of the participants in fancy dress, included in D/X 1535/50, D/X 1535/51 and D/X 1535/34, together with service personnel, possibly Iraq, 1920s
(1 photograph, 11 cm. x 8 cm., black and white)


Photograph of a room with set tables, and decorated ceiling, possibly for a Christmas dinner, possibly Iraq, 1920s
(1 photograph, 13 cm. x 8 cm., black and white)


Photograph of a room, with British servicemen sitting at tables, under a decorated ceiling (the same event as D/X 1535/53), possibly a Christmas dinner, possibly in Iraq, 1920s
(1 photograph, 13 cm. x 8 cm., black and white)


Photograph of a workshop, possibly for Mechanical Transport Section, servicemen working on vehicles, possibly Iraq, 1920s
(1 photograph, 10.5 cm. x 6.5 cm., black and white)


Photograph of British servicemen being served hot drinks, near to a stationary train, possibly Iraq, 1920s
(1 photograph, 8 cm. x 5.5 cm., black and white)


Photograph, captioned: Yours truly W.H. Dawson , a studio portrait of an R.A.F. serviceman, Baghdad, Iraq, possibly 1920s
(1 photograph, 8 cm. x 13 cm., black and white)


Photograph of a group of R.A.F. servicemen, in uniform, possibly Iraq, 1920s
(1 photograph, 13 cm. x 8 cm., black and white)


Photograph of a group of R.A.F. servicemen, in uniform, including an officer and N.C.O.s, possibly Iraq, 1920s
(1 photograph, 13 cm. x 8 cm., black and white)


Photograph of, probably, R.A.F. servicemen, casually dressed, sitting on benches, drinking beer, possibly Iraq, 1920s
(1 photograph, 13 cm. x 8 cm., black and white)


Photograph of, probably, R.A.F. servicemen, casually dressed, many smoking cigars, with some Iraqi men, Iraq, 1920s
(1 photograph, 13 cm. x 8 cm., black and white)


Photograph of R.A.F. servicemen, having a party in their barracks, probably Iraq, 1920s
(1 photograph, 13 cm. x 8 cm., black and white)


Photograph of a group of R.A.F. servicemen, off duty, probably Iraq, 1920s
(1 photograph, 10.5 cm. x 6 cm., black and white)


Photograph of three R.A.F. servicemen, one holding a dog, sitting on a table in a village, probably Iraq, 1920s
(1 photograph, 10.5 cm. x 6.5 cm., black and white)


Photograph of a small group of R.A.F. servicemen, dressed in shorts and wearing pith helmets, probably Iraq, 1920s
(1 photograph, 6 cm. x 10.5 cm., black and white)


Photograph of a small group of R.A.F. servicemen, one holding a dog, probably Iraq, 1920s
(1 photograph, 9.5 cm. x 5.5 cm., black and white)


Photograph of a group of R.A.F. servicemen, with possibly their barracks behind, probably Iraq, 1920s
(1 photograph, 10.5 cm. x 6 cm., black and white)


Photograph of a small group of R.A.F. servicemen, with buildings behind, probably Iraq, 1920s
(1 photograph, 7.5 cm. x 5 cm., black and white)


Photograph of a small group of R.A.F. servicemen, sitting outside, with buildings behind, probably Iraq, 1920s
(1 photograph, 8 cm. x 5.5 cm., black and white)


Photograph of a small group of R.A.F. servicemen, taken outside, probably Iraq, 1920s
(1 photograph, 13 cm. x 8 cm., black and white)


Photograph of two R.A.F. servicemen, probably Iraq, 1920s
(1 photograph, 6 cm. x 10.5 cm., black and white)


Photograph of two servicemen, probably R.A.F., dressed in whites, behind a military vehicle, possibly Iraq, 1920s
(1 photograph, 7.5 cm. x 11.5 cm., black and white)


Photograph of an R.A.F. serviceman, with Iraqi men and buildings in the background, Iraq, 1920s
(1 photograph, 4 cm. x 6 cm., black and white)


Photograph of an R.A.F. serviceman, sitting beside a table, which holds trophies and photographs, possibly Iraq, 1920s
(1 photograph, 11 cm. x 6 cm., black and white)