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

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Letter from Buckingham Palace from King George VI sharing sympathy in their loss and gratitude for his service

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427 Squadron Arms approved by King George VI. The reverse tells the squadron was based at RAF Leeming, Yorkshire. On reverse refers to ‘‘Straight and True’ A History of RAF Leeming’ a book by Peter Coupland. Name, rank and role on reverse.

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List promotions, squadrons and units, orders and decorations. Crew of special duties squadron lost in Halifax from 161 and 138 Squadrons on night of March 14 1943. Commonwealth war graves commission infomation on graves. Information held by RAF…

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The note was sent to Jim's father.

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Queenie 'Robbie' Hall was born in Suffolk and had wanted to join the WRNS while under age; she bluffed her way into the RAF instead. She describes volunteering, her recruitment and training. At first she worked in kitchens but remustered as a clerk…

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Citation and record for Flight Sergeant HJ Paice Despatch for distinguished Service.
One image is the certificate for being mentioned in a despatch published in the London Gazette. It is signed by the Secretary of State for Air.
The second image…

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Commemorative scroll with Royal Crest for Flight Sergeant H Aspinall DFM, accompanying photograph of him and printed proforma letter of sympathy to Mrs H Aspinall from King George VI.

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A scroll commemorating the service of Flight Lieutenant Harry George Mason Robinson, D.F.C and accompanying envelope.

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Bomber Command wartime memoirs 1939-45 by Ted Allison. He completed 35 bomber operations as wireless operator/air gunner 1941-43, which he described as being looked down upon. The introduction describes his role as a Wop/Ag and how they're replaced…

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A biographical summary of David Craven's RAF service as a Wireless Operator/Air Gunner and later as a Wireless Instructor. He completed two tours of operations, took part in the opening of the Ruhr Campaign in March 1943 and was awarded the…

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Dorothy, wearing Harry's D.F.C. sits holding daughter Beverly. Next to them is a photograph of Harry who was killed when his Lancaster was hit by cannon fire and crashed in France. On reverse, 'Dorothy & Beverly prior to their trip to Australia…

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A newspaper article paying tribute to David Craven's wartime service with 50 and 15 squadrons. The article was published on the day of his funeral, which was attended by members of the Air Gunners' Association.

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Albert's award letter from the King.

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Seven photographs of Albert's Air Force Cross.
#1 AFC box.
#2 and 6 AFC in open box.
#3 AFC in open box with letter from the King.
#4 AFC.
#5 AFC (reverse)
#7 AFC
#8 AFC (reverse)

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Letter providing details of Harold Batchelder's investiture at Buckingham Palace on 23 October 1945.

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Page 28 of Marjorie Rogers' diary. Public holidays were announced to celebrate the end of the war in Europe.

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A generic letter sent from Buckingham Palace to the relatives of those who have died in the war, it expresses the greatest sympathy to the family. The letter was sent to Eugene Tucker’s family from George VI.

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Letter, with the royal coat of arms, offering "heartfelt sympathy" from the King and Queen. It is signed: "George RI".
The reverse of the envelope showing the coat of arms is included.

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Standard pre-printed letter of condolence from King George VI to Mrs A E Bull.

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The eulogy was read at Brattleby church in the presence of Clare's widow, Elizabeth.

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Clare Connor's biography. The article is full of details about Clare's RAF brief life and events after his death.
There is a second copy.

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A newspaper article about Clare Connor's widow, Elizabeth Connor-DuBoyce and her visit to her husband's grave.

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Elizabeth describes going to the Palace with Clare to receive his DFC. The letter has a page missing and ends with a photograph of Clare's grave.
There is a second copy.

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As part of the HFS Film Festival 2011, The King's Speech was shown with special guests Elizabeth Connor-DuBoyce, Clare Connor-Dowie and family members.

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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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