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  • Tags: George VI, King of Great Britain (1895-1952)

BDanielsHDaniesHv1.pdf
The memoir contains a summary of Daniels' flying career. He completed initial training at Torquay and his flying training at Bulawayo in South Africa, sailing out on the Reina Del Pacifico and returning on the Empress of Canada. As a navigator he…

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Undated standard letter of condolence from King George VI to Mrs Moore with her name typed at foot.

Letter of condolence from the Air Council dated 7 December 1943 to Mrs Moore and signed by Charles Evans, advising date of death of F A Moore…

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Offers heartfelt sympathy on loss of her son.

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Offers heartfelt sympathy over loss.

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The group of airmen and the King and Queen are standing outside the Scampton Officers' Mess. Guy Gibson front, 3rd from the right, Barnes Wallis almost obscured behind the King. Station Commander Group Captain Whitworth is between Gibson and the…

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A printed card from Buckingham Palace to Mrs G Harris expressing sympathy at the loss of Kenneth Harris. The card is signed by the King.

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King George VI (in uniform) and Queen Elizabeth walking past a group of RAF personnel standing to attention. The King and Queen are accompanied by RAF officers. Two members of the Women's Auxiliary Air Force are present in the background together…

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King George VI (in uniform) and Queen Elizabeth walking past a camouflage painted building with the windows open. The King is in conversation with an RAF officer and the Queen with a WAAF. A second WAAF and other RAF officers are in the accompanying…

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King George VI (in RAF uniform) and Queen Elizabeth walking past camouflage painted buildings with open windows. The Queen is in conversation with a WAAF. A group of people in uniform and civilian clothes is following the King and Queen.

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King George VI (in uniform) and Queen Elizabeth in conversation with RAF officers in front of a Bristol Blenheim. The reverse of the image is annotated 'W/Cdr J F C Jenkins DSO DFC. Missing - Friday 27 March 1942 Reported safe 30 March 1942'. A…

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BBurnellPEBarryPGv1.pdf
Mentions early life in Cork and call up. Relates story of Lancaster ED545 which was attacked by an Me 109 on the outward flight when the rear turret was hit and the rear gunner, Patrick Barry was injured. Despite damage, crew voted to go on. Goes on…

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The letter refers to his investiture for his DFC and bar. A photograph is attached of Chan, his wife, and his mother.

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A 617 Squadron crest with signatures of some of the crews that took part. There is a brief explanation of Operation Chastise.

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Permission to wear a Russian Medal for Valour granted to Chan and two other officers.

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BChandlerRChandlerEBv1.pdf
A biography of Chan's life.
He flew 95 operations as Wireless Operator / Air Gunner, Gunnery Leader and Cameraman with 49 and 617 Squadrons and survived nine days adrift in the North Sea. He earned the Distinguished Flying Cross and a rare Soviet…

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The King awarding medal to Flying Officer A. M. McDonald, (401338) Royal Australian Air Force. In the background a parade of Women's Auxiliary Air Force and buildings.

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Letter passes thanks for his valuable service from HM the King on Bennett's leaving the active list of the Royal Air Force

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The King wearing uniform of marshal of the RAF, Queen and Princess front and centre of a large group of airmen.

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Top - the King standing (centre) addressing airmen, The Queen and Princess stand to his left. Behind them are senior officers. Bottom photograph is the same but annotates with arrows: Gp Capt R H Young DSO, DFC, (Station Commander RAF Mildenhall);…

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Top - King George VI, Queen Elizabeth and Princess Elizabeth meet crews of 15 Squadron accompanied by senior officers. 5 July 1944. Bottom - air and ground crew lined up in front of Lancaster, captioned 'Lancaster J "Jig" of No 15 Squadron showing…

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Answers their recent letters which he should have done earlier but he had been very busy. Mentioned that the station had been visited by the King, Queen and Princess. Mentioned some some of his crew had spoken to royalty and make some comments on the…

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Thanks him for his latest letter and gift. Writes of their activities and catches up with news and gossip. Mentions difficulty in finding shoes to buy and other shopping activities. Continues with family news, cinema outing and other gossip. Comment…

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King and Queen offer sympathy over her loss.

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Regrets not being able to personally award his Distinguished Flying Cross.

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The letter invites Albert to an investiture and encloses a ticket for a witness.

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