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Harry Robinson's commemorative scroll
A scroll commemorating the service of Flight Lieutenant Harry George Mason Robinson, D.F.C and accompanying envelope.
Hampdens, Wimpeys and Barbed Wire
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…
Flight Sergeant David Craven DFM (755391)
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…
Dorothy and Beverly Robinson
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…
Town pays respects to wartime air hero
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.
AFC award letter from the King
Albert's award letter from the King.
Air Force Cross box, medal and letter
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)
#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)
Letter from St James's Palace to Harold Batchelder
Letter providing details of Harold Batchelder's investiture at Buckingham Palace on 23 October 1945.
Today is V-Day
Page 28 of Marjorie Rogers' diary. Public holidays were announced to celebrate the end of the war in Europe.
Buckingham Palace letter of condolence to Eugene Tucker's family
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.
Letter from Buckingham Palace to Mrs. A. Miller
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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.
The reverse of the envelope showing the coat of arms is included.
Letter of condolence from King George VI
Standard pre-printed letter of condolence from King George VI to Mrs A E Bull.
Eulogy to Flying Officer Clare Arthur Connor DFC
The eulogy was read at Brattleby church in the presence of Clare's widow, Elizabeth.
The Unknown Canadian
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.
There is a second copy.
Widow's journey to honour hero pilot
A newspaper article about Clare Connor's widow, Elizabeth Connor-DuBoyce and her visit to her husband's grave.
Letter from Elizabeth Connor to her mother-in-law
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.
There is a second copy.
The King's Speech
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.
Pathways in the Sky
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…
Two letters of condolence
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…
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…
Letter to Mrs A North from Buckingham from the King
Offers heartfelt sympathy on loss of her son.
Letter of sympathy from King George
Offers heartfelt sympathy over loss.
Sympathy card from the King and Queen to Herbert Jennings' s Father
A printed card from Buckingham Palace to Mr H J Jennings expressing sympathy at the loss of Herbert Jennings. The card is signed by the King.
The King, Queen, and Dam Busters
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…
Sympathy card from the King and Queen to Kenneth Harris's mother
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.
Page 10. George Milson's medals, DFC letter, Guildhall reception invite and photograph and Blenheim journal cover
Five items.
#1 George's six medals.
#2 Letter from King George VI re DFC.
#3 Invite to a reception at the Guildhall.
#4 Four veterans at the reception - L to R unknown, Arthur Gill, George and A Blackburn (?).
#5 Cover of the Blenheim society…
#1 George's six medals.
#2 Letter from King George VI re DFC.
#3 Invite to a reception at the Guildhall.
#4 Four veterans at the reception - L to R unknown, Arthur Gill, George and A Blackburn (?).
#5 Cover of the Blenheim society…