97/Kirkwood Crew: Kirkwood, wedding

Name/Title

97/Kirkwood Crew: Kirkwood, wedding

Entry/Object ID

2022..1.504

Description

James Kirkwood, pilot, 97 Squadron. His wedding to Margaret, 23 November 1940.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Digital

Context

L-R: Wilson Kirkwood, Nancy Hay (Margret's sister), James, Margret (nee Hay), Cochran Kirkwood, Margaret Kirkwood (James's sister). The twins, Cochrane and Wilson Kirkwood, both went on to serve in the RAF and survived the war. Their older brother James died on 17 December 1943. The family's expertise in tailoring is shown here: Jim Krkwood writes: 'The women’s suits was made my Grandmother Martha Hay nee Richmond; the twins' suits made by her Brother.' Courtesy of Jim Kirkwood.

Collection

97 Squadron, PFF Relatives and Friends, YY: RPA DIGITAL ITEMS

Category

QAI: Personal photographs