Thorney Collection

RAF 22 Squadron Search and Rescue sign
Sign for the No. 22 Squadron, Royal Air Force Search and Rescue, based at Thorney Island near Chichester, West Sussex. Set up in 1955

Somerset TA10 0 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Somerset TA10 0

Gloster Meteor NF. 14 WS788
(ex Royal Air Force) - Gloster Meteor NF(T).14 WS788 Z, preserved in the colours of No.152 Squadron, at the Yorkshire Air Museum, Elvington, York

Photograph of Rose & Crown PH, Thorney, Cambridgeshire. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Left Face on view of the pub

Handley Page HPR. 1 Marathon T. 11 G-ALVY
Handley Page HPR.1 Marathon T.11 G-ALVY (msn 104, ex XA252), parked next to XA269 / G-AMGR. Both stored at Shoreham, after service with No.2 Air Navigation School

Beagle-Auster A. 61 Terrier G-ARTM
Beagle-Auster A.61 Terrier G-ARTM at White Waltham. G-ARTM was converted from Auster T.7 WE536 (msn 3723) and registered on 13 October 1961 and written off on 28-05-1970

South Buckinghamshire SL0 9 Map
Postcode Sector Map of South Buckinghamshire SL0 9

South Kesteven PE6 0 Map
Postcode Sector Map of South Kesteven PE6 0

Newark and Sherwood NG23 7 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Newark and Sherwood NG23 7

RAF 22 Squadron Search and Rescue crew and helicopter
Three crew and a helicopter belonging to the No. 22 Squadron, Royal Air Force Search and Rescue, based at Thorney Island near Chichester, West Sussex

RAF 22 Squadron Search and Rescue helicopters
Two helicopters belonging to the No. 22 Squadron, Royal Air Force Search and Rescue, based at Thorney Island near Chichester, West Sussex

RAF 22 Squadron Search and Rescue helicopter
A 22 Squadron Royal Air Force Search and Rescue helicopter, based at Thorney Island near Chichester, West Sussex, lands safely

RAF 22 Squadron Search and Rescue
Crew jackets belonging to the No. 22 Squadron, Royal Air Force Search and Rescue, based at Thorney Island near Chichester, West Sussex

Source Size = 1259 x 2330
Thorney Abbey, Cambridgeshire, the Archaeological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland

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"Exploring the Rich History of Thorney: From RAF 22 Squadron Search and Rescue to Charming Pubs" Thorney, a place steeped in history and brimming with intriguing tales. The RAF 22 Squadron Search and Rescue sign stands as a testament to the bravery and heroism of those who served here. In Somerset TA10 0 Map, this hidden gem awaits discovery. The whirring blades of the RAF 22 Squadron Search and Rescue helicopters once echoed through the skies above Thorney, ready to answer any distress call. Their presence brought hope to those in need, their dedication unmatched. But Thorney's history doesn't end there; it stretches back further still. The Gloster Meteor NF. 14 WS788 tells stories of bygone eras when aviation was at its infancy, soaring through the clouds with grace and power. A photograph captures the essence of Rose & Crown PH in Thorney, Cambridgeshire - a charming pub that has stood for generations, offering respite to weary travelers seeking warmth and good company. And let us not forget Handley Page HPR. 1 Marathon T. 11 G-ALVY or Beagle-Auster A. 61 Terrier G-ARTM - aircrafts that once graced these skies with their elegance. Venturing beyond Thorney's borders reveals South Buckinghamshire SL0 9 Map where new adventures await amidst picturesque landscapes. Or perhaps South Kesteven PE6 0 Map beckons you towards its hidden treasures just waiting to be discovered. Even Newark and Sherwood NG23 7 Map holds secrets within its boundaries - an invitation for exploration into unknown realms filled with wonderment. As we gaze upon another photograph capturing Rose & Crown PH in Thorney, Cambridgeshire again, we are reminded that even amidst change, some things remain constant – like the allure of a cozy pub where laughter fills the air and memories are made.