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World War II: Norwegians at Woodhaven

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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 ...
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.
Bowl and Ladle presented to Willie Rankine by the Norwegians
Bowl and ladle presented to Willie Rankine in 1974 while visiting Norwegian Squadron 333 veterans in Norway, with whom he had remained in contact after they were stationed at Woodhaven.
Catalina Model with 333 Squadron Visitors
This model of 'Vingtor', the first Catalina PBY flown by 333 Squadron, was made by John McCulloch of Dundee Model Aeroplane Club. It was brought to Woodhaven by John to the 60th anniversary of VE Day in 2005 on the occasion of a visit by 333 Squadron.
Catalina Sea Planes
Catalina sea planes, 1942-1961
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.
Commemoration Laburnum Trees: Items Made to Commemorate Royal Visit
Two laburnum trees were planted at Woodhaven by Willie Rankine to commemorate the visit to Woodhaven of King Haakon VII in 1944. One died in 2004 and the wood was used by local wood turners to make commemorative items to be given to visiting Norwegians and locals to preserve the links with Norway. Items shown ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Lady Bluebell Walker
Lady Bluebell Walker, whose husband Sir William Walker was serving in the forces, provided a place of rest and recreation for the Norwegian servicemen at Sandford House. She is buried at Monimail Cemetery.
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 ...
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.
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.
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.
Norwegian 50th Anniversary Parade, Woodhaven
A commemorative parade on the occasion of Norwegian 333 Squadron's 50th anniversary visit to Wormit in February 1992.
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.
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.
Norwegian Forces in Kilnburn
Norwegian 333 Squadron members ready for inspection in Kilnburn, prior to church parade to St Thomas' Church.
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.
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.
Norwegians in Training
Norwegian servicemen in training at Woodhaven during World War II.
Norwegians on Parade
A parade of the Norwegian servicemen at Woodhaven during World War II.
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 ...

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