Search the archiveCurrently displaying: 38 results. Clear the searchYou've searched for:Subject: "World War II: Norwegians at Woodhaven" x Search term Filter by Subject Churches (1)St Thomas' Church (1)Memories (1)Recreation venues (1)Newport Braes (1)Shops and Businesses (1)Joiners (1)Sport (1)Boating (1)Filter by Format Artifact (4)Book (1)Document (1)Leaflet (1)Newspaper cutting (4)Photograph (25)Text (1)Filter by Area Newport (8)Wormit (29)Filter by Decade 1930s (1)1940s (26)1950s (2)1960s (2)1970s (5)1980s (2)1990s (4)2000s (4)2010s (1)2020s (1)Filter by Century 20th (31)21st (4) Sort by: RelevanceTitleOldestNewest PAGE: < Prev12 Half Mast Flags at Wormit Boating Club 2008 Two photographs at Wormit Boating Club of the club flag and the Norwegian flag both flying at half mast to acknowledge the death of Sandy Rankine on 9 December 2008. Sandy was a great supporter and friend of the boating club, and also, with his father Willie, of the Norwegians based at the pier during ... World War II Parade on Blyth Street The town council members lead the parade past the Blyth Hall as they parade from Kilnburn to St Thomas' Church. Immediately behind the council members are the Norwegians who were stationed at Woodhaven, with other members of the armed forces beyond. Wartime Liaison on Cupar Road 1940s A close encounter with a Norwegian officer at the junction of Cupar Road and Kilnburn/Victoria Street. Royal Signature (and Others) These photographs show the signatures, greetings and messages from Norwegian servicemen for Willie Rankine. Most of these men had been based at Woodhaven during World War II. The signatures are on a book gifted to Willie by one of the men. They include the signature of King Olav. You can read the newspaper article about ... Norwegian 333 Squadron Achievements in World War II A leaflet summarising the tasks and achievements of Norwegian 333 squadron while based at Woodhaven during World WarII. King's Autograph for Willie Rankine 1976 Newspaper article describing how King Olav of Norway had been happy to sign a book for Willie Rankine. During World War II Willie had been a real friend to the Norwegian servicemen based at Woodhaven, and that friendship continued long after the war had ended. One of the men had presented this book on Norway ... King Haakon's En Suite During World War II King Haakon of Norway visited the Norwegian forces based at Woodhaven three times. At least once he was accommodated at Dunvarlich on Riverside Road, one of several houses in Newport that were used for military purposes during the war. Prior to that visit a period en suite from the 1930s was ... Catalina Sea Planes Catalina sea planes, 1942-1961 Memories of a Christmas Catalina Flight to Norway 1943 While based at Woodhaven the Catalina flying boats were not always loaded with lethal explosives destined for German U boats. Transportation of goods to Norway was equally important. Sometimes they carried passengers to or from Norway. On other occasions their cargo consisted of food and medicines for the civilian population. One of those who carried ... 333 Squadron. Catalinas at Woodhaven 333 Squadron was born as No. 1477 Flight Squadron Coastal Command. The Norwegian flag was raised at Woodhaven on February 8 1942. The first Catalina PBY aircraft, Vingtor, arrived ten days later. It was joined by Jossing and the squadron consisted of the two Catalinas and fifty Norwegians. Woodhaven was chosen because of its relative ... Retiral of Sandy Rankine 1993 - Norwegian Tribute A news cutting reporting Sandy Rankine's retiral in 1993, and a letter from Norwegian 333 squadron offering their congratulations and best wishes, and their appreciation of the way in which Sandy and his father Willie had maintained the strong friendship with 333 Squadron in the years since WWII. Willie Rankine Obituary 1976 Newspaper report from 1976 of the death of Willie Rankine of Woodhaven, who had forged strong friendships with the Norwegian forces at Woodhaven during WWII. Until his death he had maintained these friendships. Norwegian Condolences Telegram Telegram from Norwegian 333 squadron expressing their condolences on Willie Rankine's death in 1976. Willie Rankine had forged strong friendships with members of the 333 squadron while they were based at Woodhaven during WWII, and had worked tirelessly to maintain these links after the Norwegians' departure in 1945. Pledge to Maintain Norwegian Links Newspaper cutting from 2004 referring to the toppling of a tree planted by King Haakon at Woodhaven in 1944. He was visiting the Norwegian 333 Squadron based there during WWII. The article explains the Norwegian arrival at Woodhaven and their activities while there. Strong links have been maintained since their departure in 1945. PAGE: < Prev12