https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/files/original/2178/38223/PPalmerRAM17010038.1.jpg a81b604cffcc9260f0c842439c6342c4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Palmer, Robert Anthony Maurice. Photograph album Description An account of the resource Fifty-one items. Contains photographs, documents, telegrams and newspaper cuttings. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2017-10-30 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available IBCC Digital Archive Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This content is available under a CC BY-NC 4.0 International license (Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0). It has been published ‘as is’ and may contain inaccuracies or culturally inappropriate references that do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the University of Lincoln or the International Bomber Command Centre. For more information, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ and https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/legal. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Palmer, RAM Transcribed document A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Transcription Text transcribed from audio recording or document Mr and Mrs. PALMER and DOUGLAS wish to thank all kind friends for the many kind letters and enquires on the award of the Victoria Cross to their dear son and brother, Bob: also for the sympathy expressed on this being posted “Missing.” All letters will be answered personally later. Actg, Sqdn. Ldr Robert Anthony Maurice Palmer. V.C., D.F.C. And Bar. Reported missing when his plane was seen spiralling down in flames over Cologne on Dec. 23. Now known to have lost his life. Aged 25. Awarded V.C. for persisting in marking the target for following aircraft though his plane was on fire and fighters were attacking. Formerly in office of Gravesend borough engineer. PALMER. – In proud and treasured memories of our dear Bob; who lost his life in a raid over Cologne on Dec. 23rd. 1944. Also remembering the gallant crew who died with him. “Their deed endureth and their memory liveth for ever.” – From Mother, Dad and Brother Doug. PALMER. – Proud and treasured memories of our dear son and brother, Bob, Sqdn. Ldr. R.A.M. Palmer, VC., D.F.C. and Bar, who was killed on operations over Cologne, Dec. 23rd. 1944. Remembering also his crew. He loved his life – yet thought it not in vain To offer all he had in freedom's cause. – Mother. Dad and Brother Douglas PALMER. – Proud and treasured memories of our dear son and brother, Bob, Sqdn. Ldr. R.A.M. Palmer, VC., D.F.C. and Bar, who was killed on operations over Cologne, Dec. 23rd. 1944. Remembering also his crew. He loved his life – yet thought it not in vain To offer all he had in freedom's cause. – Mother. Dad and Brother Douglas [postage stamp] [postage stamp] [postage stamp] [postage stamp] NOTICES OF THANKS MR. and MRS, PALMER wish to thank his Worship the Mayor, the Rectors of Gravesend and Milton, ex-members of the R.A.F., members of the A.T.C., and all friends and townspeople who honoured the memory of their son by being present at the ceremony of unveiling his portrait at the Town Hall on November 2nd. PALMER. – In memory of my brother Sqn. Ldr. BOB PALMER, VC, DFC, AE, RAFVR and those who died with him on operations over Cologne on 23rd December, 1944. Remembering also, all members of Nos, 109 and 582 Squadrons who gave their lives during World War II. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Newspaper cuttings and stamps Description An account of the resource Seven newspaper cuttings with two notices of thanks, an announcement of award of Victoria Cross and four in memory. Four British 20p postage stamps featuring the Victoria Cross and Distinguished Flying Cross (2 of each). Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 1944-12-23 Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. Great Britain England--Kent Germany Germany--Cologne England--Gravesend (Kent) Germany--Ruhr (Region) Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Civilian Royal Air Force Royal Air Force. Bomber Command Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Physical object Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Seven newspaper cuttings and four postage stamps on an album page Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PPalmerRAM17010038 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available IBCC Digital Archive Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This content is available under a CC BY-NC 4.0 International license (Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0). It has been published ‘as is’ and may contain inaccuracies or culturally inappropriate references that do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the University of Lincoln or the International Bomber Command Centre. For more information, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ and https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/legal. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Darryl Harrison Distinguished Flying Cross killed in action missing in action Victoria Cross