The family of a former member of Number 47 Squadron have passed
historic photo albums he put together during his time in the
Royal Air Force to the Squadron’s Officer Commanding,
Wing Commander James Sjoberg.
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Annette Fox brought the photo albums, which were put together by her late father Arthur Fox, to No.47 Squadron at RAF Brize Norton to add to the Squadron’s growing history collection. The albums detail Arthurs time on No. 47 Squadron, dating from 1939 to 1941 with photos and captions taken and written by him.
Wing Commander Sjoberg said:
“It was a great honour to welcome the Fox family to 47 Squadron this week to present photo albums and other documents belonging to their late father, Arthur Fox, who was a member of 47 Squadron in the Second World War. Current Squadron members and I enjoyed sharing their memories and stories about Arthur, and it was fascinating to cross-reference his incredible photographs with our existing history. On behalf of 47 Squadron, I’d like to thank the Fox family for donating these special heirlooms, which will join a wealth of other precious documents in our Squadron history room”.
Wing Commander James Sjoberg
Officer Commanding Number 47 Squadron
Originals of photos which are already included in the Squadron’s official history book were found within Arthur’s albums. Annette and her family took the time to share the stories of her father’s time in the Royal Air Force with members of No.47 Squadron.
Sergeant Edward Becket, who helped organise the visit for the Fox family said:
“The photo albums captured Arthur’s time in the Middle East whilst serving on 47 Squadron, along with other images from his extensive Royal Air Force career. The albums and documentation will be a treasured addition to our existing collection of historical memorabilia capturing the Squadron’s past. It has been a fascinating experience being able to use these historical albums and documents to discuss and compare life on 47 Squadron from over 80 years ago until the present day. Meeting the Fox family and hearing stories of Arthur's time on 47 Squadron was an honour”
Sergeant Edward Becket
Number 47 Squadron
After the handing over of the photo albums, the Fox Family were treated to a tour of the C-130J Hercules and had the chance to speak to members of No.47 Squadron about life in the RAF today.
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