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Letter from Richard Kellet to his mother
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Richard is about to depart to Egypt. He hopes to see her in a few weeks.
Letter from Richard Kellet to his mother
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His trip to Egypt went well and they are preparing to return to the UK.
A Wartime Log for British Prisoners
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The log has been used to record cocktail recipes, food recipes and lists of books.
Blank Prisoner of War Postcard
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A card used by POWs to send messages home.
Air Commodore Richard Kellet's Obituary
An obituary published in the Times with a second cutting with a correction from an air vice-marshal.
A Wartime Log
A book used as a photo and sketch album. It contains sketches of his wife, Dorothy Frances Lydiard Kellett (nee Abbott), two sketches of horses, images taken during plays including ‘Morning Star’, '10 Minute Alibi', '‘Thunder Rock’, 'A Revue'…
Sidecar, Aircrew Relaxing, Pre-War Outing and Sports Car
Four photographs from an album.
#1 is a motorbike and sidecar on a beach.
#2 is six airmen on seats in a desert with tents behind. They have various signs with 'Committee', 'No Change' and 'No Admittance'.
#3 is five well dressed men and a woman.…
#1 is a motorbike and sidecar on a beach.
#2 is six airmen on seats in a desert with tents behind. They have various signs with 'Committee', 'No Change' and 'No Admittance'.
#3 is five well dressed men and a woman.…
Our Speed Team
A newspaper cutting with an article about the Long Range Development Unit of the RAF. There is also a separate image of a Wellesley and the team of airmen and ground crew involved.
Richard Kellett
Four photographs of Richard Kellett
#1, 2 and 3 Richard is seated behind his desk. It is annotated 'Mildenhall CO 149 Sqdn Wellington 1939/40'.
#4 is Richard beside a chart with an airman.
#1, 2 and 3 Richard is seated behind his desk. It is annotated 'Mildenhall CO 149 Sqdn Wellington 1939/40'.
#4 is Richard beside a chart with an airman.
Letter to Richard Kellet from the King
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The letter congratulates Richard and his team for the successful flight to Australia.
Dorothy Frances Lydiard Kellett
A head and shoulders portrait of Richard's wife, in uniform. On the reverse 'Group Captain R Kellett 738 St Luft III'.
Richard Kellett
A photograph of Richard just after he was born. Annotated 'Born 24 October 1905 at East Stonehouse RN Hospital'.
Groups of Civilians
Two photographs taken at the same location.
#1 A group of 36 men and women arranged in four rows.
#2 A group of 18 men arranged in two rows.
On the reverse of each is handwritten 'Kellett'.
#1 A group of 36 men and women arranged in four rows.
#2 A group of 18 men arranged in two rows.
On the reverse of each is handwritten 'Kellett'.
Fourteen Cricketers
A group of 14 men in whites, arranged in two rows, in front of a trophy.
On the reverse is handwritten 'Depot Hinaidi. Winner of Inter Unit Cricket Cup Hinaidi - Iraq 1934/35, Gildes, front row, Self Cajur Prowse ?'
On the reverse is handwritten 'Depot Hinaidi. Winner of Inter Unit Cricket Cup Hinaidi - Iraq 1934/35, Gildes, front row, Self Cajur Prowse ?'
Victoria III
A starboard side view of RAF Victoria III, registration J8228.
Westland Wapiti IIA
A port side aerial view of a Wapiti IIA, registration J9410, the observer is standing in the cockpit and saluting the photographer.
Richard Kellett and Colleague
Two airmen officers, Richard on the left.
Richard Kellett, five colleagues, a cat and a dog
Six airmen seated in a mess. Five men are pilots. Four of the men have signed their names and Marquis the Alsatian dog is named. Richard Kellett is on the right with a cat on his shoulder.
12 Airmen including Richard Kellett and a Civillian
The 13 men are seated around a table and are in discussion. Richard is second from right.
Three Pilots at the front of a Wellesley
Three pilots standing at the front of a Wellesley aircraft, with the Alsatian dog, Marquis.
Three Pilots at the front of a Wellesley
Three pilots standing in front of a Wellesley.
Richard Kellett and pilot standing in front of a Wellesley
Richard and fellow pilot standing in front of a Wellesley.
An airman
A head and shoulders portrait of an airman wearing a helmet. On the reverse is an RAF no objection stamp and 7 Dec 1941.
Three Airmen and a bomb
Three airmen dressed in flying kit, positioned beside a 250 lb bomb standing vertically on its tailfins. The men are dressed in tropical kit and flying gear.
On the reverse is an RAF no objection stamp and 7 Dec 1941.
On the reverse is an RAF no objection stamp and 7 Dec 1941.
Three Wellesleys in flight
Air-to-air photographs of three Wellesley aircraft.