Search the archiveCurrently displaying: 26 results. Clear the searchYou've searched for:Decade: "1940s" xSubject: "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)Filter by Format Artifact (2)Book (1)Leaflet (1)Newspaper cutting (2)Photograph (18)Text (1)Filter by Area Newport (8)Wormit (17)Filter by Decade 1930s (1)1950s (2)1960s (2)1970s (2)1980s (2)1990s (2)2000s (2)2010s (1)2020s (1)Filter by Century 21st (2) Sort by: RelevanceTitleOldestNewest PAGE: 12Next > Norwegian Operations Crew Photograph of Norwegian operations crew, taken about 1942. Second from the left is Jon Roe, wireless operator/flight engineer/airgunner. He married Gladys Jack of Newport during the war and their daughter Kari was born in Newport. They moved to Norway after the war. Model of a Catalina Flying Boat. Model of the 'Vingtor', the first Catalina flying boat flown by Norwegian 333 Squadron based at Woodhaven during World War II. Now on permanent display at the Boyndie Visitor Centre Permanent Exhibition. RAF Standard flown at Woodhaven 1942 - 1945 The RAF Standard was flown at Woodhaven throughout the time the Norwegians were based there. They took it back to the Military Aircraft Museum in Bodo. it was subsequently returned to Wormit on 22 September 1999 and now hangs in Wormit Parish Hall, having been conserved by Jan Winch. Norwegians on Parade A parade of the Norwegian servicemen at Woodhaven during World War II. Norwegians in Training Norwegian servicemen in training at Woodhaven during World War II. Wooden Etched Catalina Wooden etched model of Catalina. Catalina Seaplanes on the Shore at Woodhaven Catalina seaplanes on the shore at Woodhaven, Wormit 333 Squadron of the Royal Norwegian Airforce was stationed at Woodhaven from 1942-1945. Norwegians at Woodhaven: Gas Mask Practice The Norwegians all kitted out with gas masks in what appears to be some sort of gas mask exercise at Woodhaven. Sentry Duty at Woodhaven Pier A Norwegian on sentry duty at the top of the road leading down to Woodhaven pier. During World War II there was strictly limited access to the pier, as explained clearly on the sign post. Norwegian Einar Garnes at Woodhaven Royal Norwegian Air Force Woodhaven. Einar Garnes holds the RNAF lifebuoy. Many of our Norwegian images come from his photograph collection. Newport Beach 1940s The beach at Newport was a popular spot for the Norwegians to spend their leisure time, and this view was photographed by Einar Garnes, one of the Norwegians. Armed Forces Gathered for Inspection in Kilnburn The armed forces are gathered in Kilnburn for inspection prior to parading to church at St Thomas' .The Norwegians are the closest group. St Thomas' Church Service in World War II Unfortunately rather a blurred image of this service in St Thomas' Church for the armed forces based in the area. At the front of the church are the British, Polish and Norwegian flags. Norwegian Forces in Kilnburn Norwegian 333 Squadron members ready for inspection in Kilnburn, prior to church parade to St Thomas' Church. World War II: Provost Fairweather and Norwegian Officer Provost Frank Fairweather in conversation with Norwegian Lieutenant Tingulstad on Kilnburn before church parade. In the background is the Congregational Church with its railings still intact. This dates the photograph to 1943 at the latest. World War II: Church Parade on Kilnburn Parade heading for service in St Thomas' Church. The parade is led by members of the town council. First is the burgh chamberlain carrying the burgh halberd, followed by Provost Frank Fairweather and the two baillies. Next come the Norwegians. In the background the rear extenson buildings of Newport School. Norwegians on the Fifie Some of the Norwegian servicemen and perhaps some local Land Girls enjoying an off duty trip to Dundee on the Fifie. One girl dares to show a leg, while the others are all fairly firmly encased in the Land Army uniform leggings. Contrary to first glance, there is the correct number of legs per girls ... 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 ... 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 ... PAGE: 12Next >
