1 25 1 https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/files/original/1903/36414/PSparkesW17010061.jpg 3945e2d081447e9bbd65e63c10d166a4 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 Sparkes, Ned William Sparkes W Sparkes Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available IBCC Digital Archive Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2017-07-16 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 Sparkes, W Description An account of the resource 56 items. The collection concerns Flight Sergeant William "Ned" Sparkes (1601722 Royal Air Force) and contains his log book and an album with photographs, newspaper cuttings and documents including descriptions of his operations. He flew operations as a flight engineer with 431 Squadron. The collection has been donated to the IBCC Digital Archive by Clive Sparkes and catalogued by Nigel Huckins. Transcribed document A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Transcription Text transcribed from audio recording or document [Buckingham Palace crest] BUCKINGHAM PALACE Air Chief Marshal Sir Neil Cameron, Officers, Airmen and Airwomen of the Royal Air Force, It has given me the greatest pleasure to present a New Colour to the Royal Air Force in the United Kingdom at this Review which marks my Silver Jubilee. I am delighted that this ceremony could take place in the presence of representatives of all Commands and Stations. Nine years ago I attended the celebrations to mark the 50th anniversary of the foundation of the Royal Air Force in my grandfather’s reign. In 1951, I presented the first of these Colours on behalf of my father, who had himself served with the Royal Air Force. I am glad to say that this close family association continues to the present day in a very active way. I know that I, and all those members of my family who have accepted appointments as Honorary Air Commodores, feel honoured and delighted to maintain this tradition. Ever since the allied victories in 1945, to which the Royal Air Force made such conspicuous contributions, the development of military aviation has been remarkable. Unfortunately, the rise in costs has been equally remarkable. At the Coronation Review at Odiham, 640 aircraft took part; today we shall see 137 in the air, but their collective capabilities far surpass those of 24 years ago. In spite of financial stringency, re-equipment of the Royal Air Force with new and even more sophisticated aircraft continues and this will make fresh demands on professional skills and ingenuity. I know the challenge will be accepted and I am confident that the Service will maintain the same record of success in international competitions and the same high standards of operational efficiency. This Colour is symbolic of the confidence of the Nation in the Royal Air Force. It is also a tribute to the men and women whose devotion and sacrifice have given the Service such a splendid reputation throughout the world. [signature Elizabeth R] 29th July, 1977. 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 Letter from Queen Elizabeth to the Royal Air Force Description An account of the resource On the occasion of HM presenting a new colour to the Royal Air Force and providing some complimentary remarks. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource H M Queen Elizabeth Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1977-07-29 Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 1977-07-29 Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. Great Britain England--London 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 Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Text. Correspondence Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource One page printed document mounted on an album page Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PSparkesW17010061 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. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available IBCC Digital Archive Conforms To An established standard to which the described resource conforms. Pending text-based transcription. Under review Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Tricia Marshall Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Sparkes, Ned. Album Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain (1926 - 2022) RAF Odiham