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  • Collection: Palmer, Robert Anthony Maurice. Photograph album

PPalmerRAM17010055.jpg
An Air Marshall, mayor and a rector standing looking at a photograph of Robert Palmer mounted on a wall. Explanatory note on opposite page.

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PPalmerRAM17010039.jpg
Informs him that his son was reported to have lost his life. as a result of air operations on 24 December 1944.

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Congratulations from squadron on Bob's award of Victoria Cross, hoping to see him wear it.

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PPalmerRAM17010035.jpg
Announces award of Victoria Cross to his son and outlines citation of actions.

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Informs him that his son was missing as result of air operations on 23 December 1944.

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Photographs of lychgate with close up of roof wood work underneath.

Inscription reads: MORI PRO PATRIA/ 1939-1945/ TO THE MEMORY OF/ SQUADRON LEADER R.A.M. PALMER VC, DFC AND ALL OTHERS OF/ THIS PARISH WHO DIED IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR AND/ WHOSE…

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PPalmerRAM17010015.jpg
Left - squadron photograph of A flight 109 Squadron with three rows of airmen sitting and standing in front of a Mosquito. Right - head and shoulders portrait of Robert Palmer wearing tunic with pilot's brevet and peaked cap.

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Head and shoulders portrait of Robert Palmer wearing tunic with pilot's brevet, Flight Lieutenant rank, medal ribbons (including Distinguished Flying Cross) and peaked cap. Captioned 'Squadron Leader Robert Antony Maurice Palmer VC, DFC and bar,…

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PPalmerRAM17010049.jpg
Sixteen men wearing rugby kit with another two men, one wearing blazer the other an overcoat, standing and sitting in three rows in front of a pavilion. Captioned 'Daddy's rugby team mates - guess Daddy took the afternoon off...'.

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PPalmerRAM17010045.jpg
Twenty four men, twenty two wearing Royal Flying Corp uniform and two wearing naval uniform. Some have pilot's brevet and wear flying helmets. Captioned 'Bob Palmer (Sr) back row, fourth from right'. This image of Palmer was enlarged and mounted as…

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PPalmerRAM17010031.jpg
Left - certificate from secretary of state for air stating name of Acting Flight Lieutenant R.A.M. Palmer was mentioned in despatches. Right - letter to Robert Palmer stating that he had been awarded his Pathfinder badge.

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PPalmerRAM17010058.jpg
White headstone in cemetery for Squadron Leader R.A.M. Palmer VC, DFC & Bar, pilot, Royal air Force, 23 December 1944.

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PPalmerRAM17010023.jpg
Left - white headstone for Squadron Leader R.A.M. Palmer VC DFC & Bar, pilot, Royal Air Force, 23rd December 1944.
Right - three rows of white headstones with Robert Palmer's front left with two poppy wreaths.

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PPalmerRAM17010052.jpg
Three photos of Robert PalmerLeft - head and shoulders image wearing battledress and side cap. Middle - wearing flying suit standing holding the propeller blade of a bomber. Right - head and shoulders image wearing tunic and smoking a pipe.

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Head and shoulders portrait of Robert Palmer wearing peaked cap and tunic with pilot's brevet, medal ribbons including Distinguished Flying Cross.

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PPalmerRAM17010016.jpg
Left - head and shoulders portrait of Robert Palmer wearing tunic with pilot's brevet and peaked cap. Right - enlargement of image on the left.

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PPalmerRAM17010014.jpg
Top left - head and shoulders portrait of Robert Palmer wearing tunic with brevet and peaked cap. Bottom left - group of five aircrew wearing flying suits standing in line with building in the background. Robert Palmer is on the right. Right -…

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PPalmerRAM17010012.jpg
Left - three-quarter length portrait of a Royal Air Force officer wearing tunic with pilot's brevet and peaked cap.
Middle - three-quarter length portrait of a Royal Air Force officer wearing greatcoat and peaked cap standing in a garden with wooden…

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PPalmerRAM17010009.jpg
Left - two Royal Air Force sergeants wearing tunics and side caps walking in step on a pavement, Robert Palmer is on the right. Right - Robert Palmer as an RAF sergeant wearing tunic and side cap.

PPalmerRAM17010004.jpg
Head and shoulders portrait of Robert Palmer wearing tunic with pilot's brevet, Flight Lieutenant rank, medal ribbons (including Distinguished Flying Cross) and peaked cap.

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PPalmerRAM17010003.jpg
Head and shoulders portrait of Robert Palmer wearing tunic with pilot's brevet and peaked cap.

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PPalmerRAM17010026.jpg
Left - a man wearing grey civilian suit standing between rows of headstone in a war cemetery.
Right - three men and a woman standing beside a stone memorial with many wreaths. Captioned 'Daddy (right) and Les Owen (third from right) laying flowers…

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PPalmerRAM17010018.jpg
Gives personal details, service as an airman, commissioned service with promotions, postings including 75, 149 and 109 Squadrons, honours and awards including Victoria Cross, Distinguished Flying Cross and bar, mentioned in despatches, and air…

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PPalmerRAM17010028.jpg
Left - a man wearing grey suit standing looking over railway sidings.
Top right - view down railway lines to distant sidings.
Bottom right - view across railway tracks of a town.

PPalmerRAM17010029.jpg
Left - Alderman P E Jones at St Thomas's Amshouses, Gravesend. He looks up at a wall plaque dedicating rooms in memory of Squadron Leader Robert Palmer VC, DFC and Bar, killed in action over Cologne, 23rd December 1944. Captioned 'Alderman P E Jones…

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