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Photograph of an airship blower pipe, circa 1910s-1920s.Inscription: "4504.K."Part of a photograph album related to John Sylvester Wheelwright's service with the Royal Naval Air Service, circa 1907-1943.

Oblique aerial photograph of a castle or fort, circa 1910s-1920s.Stamped on verso: "Royal Naval Air Service. This [illegible] paper is the property of His Majesty's Government and is prepared solely for official purposes. The illegal possession of…

Drawing of a British airship, circa 1910s-1920s. Loose item.Inscription on verso: "Duplicate of No. 1."Inscription on verso: "325 E.F."Part of a photograph album related to John Sylvester Wheelwright's service with the Royal Naval Air Service, circa…

Oblique aerial photograph of a city, circa 1910s-1920s. Stamped on verso: “Royal Air Service. Photographic Section. Subject: [blank]. Altitude: [blank]. Negative No.: [blank]. Date of issue: [blank]. Station: [blank]. Please quote as above for…

Advertisement for a compass distributed by Lilley and Reynolds Limited, London, England, circa 1910s-1920s.Part of a photograph album related to John Sylvester Wheelwright's service with the Royal Naval Air Service, circa 1907-1943.

Advertisement for a P.T. Tidecourse Indicator distributed Lilley and Reynolds Limited, London, England, circa 1910s-1920s.Part of a photograph album related to John Sylvester Wheelwright's service with the Royal Naval Air Service, circa 1907-1943.

Certificate issued to Lieutenant (temporary Captain) John S. Wheelwright by the Royal Air Force, circa 1918. Notes that Wheelwright was mentioned in the "London Gazette" for gallant and distinguished services and states the King's high appreciation…

Newspaper clipping, "New rescue raft from factory of family concern," from the Kent and Sussex Courier, October 1943. Reports on the development and test trials of a new life raft.Part of a photograph album related to John Sylvester Wheelwright's…

Technical drawing, "Water ballast valve for N.S.4 [airship]," circa 1917-1921.Part of a photograph album related to John Sylvester Wheelwright's service with the Royal Naval Air Service, circa 1907-1943.