Ronald Thomas Emeny, Caterpillar Club member
Items relating to Ronald Thomas Emeny (b.1928).
- Flying jacket with bombing raids listed on the back up until Mailly le Camp. Ronald was shot down.
- Two pieces of Lancaster Aircraft shot down in May 1944. Presented to Lynne (daughter) at 70th anniversary in Chantreaux. Also given a medal (not shown here) to commemorate.
- Piece of parachute from when Ronald was shot down. Given to him by one of the resistance who helped him to escape France. Same person (Lucien Tripot) kept parachute and his bride wore it remade as a wedding dress. It is now in a museum in France, believed to be Normandy.
- Caterpillar Club brooch and certificate of membership. Commemorates being shot down. Only given to those who were shot down during war and managed to escape (parachute).
- Series of photographs including some photos of the group/crew. Photos visiting graves of the few who died. Photographs of father with the resistance.