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Winston Churchill's arrival in Egypt
Churchill being received by officers as he leaves a Dakota.
Western Desert: 270 Wing Headquarters Staff Royal Air Force
16 airmen arranged in three rows. Underneath each man is named. Richard Kellett is front row, centre.
Blenheim Wing, Western Desert
A group of air and ground crew,. One man is marked in blue ink. On the reverse is handwritten '[indecipherable] Blenheim Wing in the Western Desert 1941' and is stamped RAF no objection 7 Dec 1941.
Two Airmen and a Route Map
A Wing Commander is pointing out the route from Iraq to Australia to Squadron Leader. The map is being held against a brick wall.
Three Airmen and a Wellesley
Three men in high altitude clothing standing in front of a Wellesley.
Three Airmen
Two airmen in discussion whilst a third is shaving and looking on.
On the reverse is an RAF no objections stamp and 7 Dec 1941.
On the reverse is an RAF no objections stamp and 7 Dec 1941.
Three Wellesleys in flight
Air-to-air photographs of three Wellesley aircraft.
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.
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.
Richard Kellett and pilot standing in front of a Wellesley
Richard and fellow pilot standing in front of a Wellesley.
Three Pilots at the front of a Wellesley
Three pilots standing in front of a Wellesley.
Three Pilots at the front of a Wellesley
Three pilots standing at the front of a Wellesley aircraft, with the Alsatian dog, Marquis.
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.
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.
Richard Kellett and Colleague
Two airmen officers, Richard on the left.
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.
Victoria III
A starboard side view of RAF Victoria III, registration J8228.
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 ?'
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'.
Richard Kellett
A photograph of Richard just after he was born. Annotated 'Born 24 October 1905 at East Stonehouse RN Hospital'.
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
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.
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.
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.…
Air Commodore Richard Kellet's Obituary
An obituary published in the Times with a second cutting with a correction from an air vice-marshal.