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Gallery | WW2

There are 5 images in our collection which match the category of WW2. Please select a photo to view it in more detail and to read comments from other visitors.

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P/O Joe Hubricka and B. Vaverka

1945

311 Squadron Ground Staff

1945

Charles James Embleton, seen here with his father, George Embleton, served on HMS Exeter as a stoker while it was engaged in the Battle of the River Plate against the German ship the Graf Spee during WWII. The Embleton family lived in Fountain Road, Tain. Charlie, as he was known, was later presented with a silver tea service and gold wristlet watch from the town to commemorate his part in such an epic incident. The tea service was returned to the town a few years ago and is currently in the museum's keeping.

Stoker C J Embleton, RN

1940

The picture shows a large group, including RAF and Home Guard, gathered in front of the Royal Hotel to be addressed by Provost William Fraser. The year is 1941 or 1942.

Service Personnel, Tain High Street

1941

This photo shows the RAF contingent during the VE Day Parade along the High Street in May, 1945. Provost Fraser is taking the salute flanked on either side by halberd bearers.

Gallery | WW2

P/O Joe Hubricka and B. Vaverka

1945

311 Squadron Ground Staff

1945

Stoker C J Embleton, RN

1940

Service Personnel, Tain High Street

1941

RAF VE Day Parade

1945 (3 comments)