Letter to Richard Kellet from the King

Letter to Richard Kellet from the King

The letter congratulates Richard and his team for the successful flight to Australia.

1938-11-08

One typewritten sheet

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MKellettR[Ser#-DoB]-191219-03

[RAF Crest]

AIR MINISTRY,
KINGSWAY, W.C.2.

8th November, 1938.

Dear Squadron Leader Kellett

At His Majesty’s command I am making known to you the terms of the following message which the King has sent in connection with your flight:-

“Please send my sincere congratulations to the pilots and crews of the three long range Wellesley bombers on their successful flight from Egypt to Australia. It is a source of deep satisfaction to me to know that the men and machines of the Royal Air Force have been able to establish a world record for long distance flying.

George R.I.”

[signature]

Squadron Leader R. Kellett,
c/o The Air Board,
Melbourne,
Australia.