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

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A letter sent to Joan Broderick signed by King George VI offering sympathy for the death of her husband, Kenneth James Broderick.

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A newspaper published on board the troopship returning airmen to the UK.

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A newspaper published during the vessel's crossing to the UK.

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A letter of condolence written to Mrs A. S. Pring, signed by King George VI.

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SLambertBrownP19330417v10008.pdf
Work completed, manufactured, erected or repaired items with the quantity of each listed item. Includes the reproduction in bronze of a citation of the president of the USA and H.M. The King’s letter awarding the George Cross to be mounted on the…

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A montage featuring a photograph of Frederick, his medals and ribbons, letter from the King, his crew, letter from his group Air Vice Marshal and a note with his crew names and a comment that they were shot down over Cologne.

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The letter accompanies an award made to Frederick by the King.

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A note to Granville Graham's parents expressing sympathy at their loss.

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A newspaper published on the troopship enroute to North America.

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Group Captain Blacklock writes of his life, from his youth to the award of his DFC by the King.

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On the first page, George VI and other uniformed dignitaries are visiting the workshop of the No.1 School of Technical Training watching men in overalls work on machinery. Captioned 'The King gets some "gen" on mags.'
On the second page Henry, on…

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A letter to Bethany School from an old boy, Henry, describing his time as a pupil, participation in the scout movement and service in the Royal Air Force including training, diagnosis of colour blindness and becoming a flight mechanic. He describes…

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Offers heartfelt sympathy and countries gratitude for life given.

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LBlackRT567249v1.pdf
RT Black's flying log book from 6 January 1938 to 18 December 1939. His pilots on operations were Flying Officer Allison and Flying Officer Bailey. He was killed in action 18 December 1939.

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

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An extract from the London Gazette with the award of the AFC to James.

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BLazenbyHJLazenbyHJv1.pdf
Harold Jack Lazenby's autobiography.

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Quotation between open gates.

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NBeerSW210410-01.pdf
News of the declaration of war with Germany.

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Don's medal with a letter from the King, an extract from the London Gazette and a brief description on his award.

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A letter from the King awarding him the DFC.
There is a second copy of the document with his DFC.

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MAnkersonR[Ser#-DoB]-180129-09.pdf
A detailed description of the education system undertaken in over 50 prisoner of war camps. Originally 28 subjects were taught but this ended as 84.
There is an illuminated section listing the tutors and lecturers and the subjects that were taught.

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The King and Queen express sympathy at his loss.

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Some personal details of Kenneth Saw with dates of enlistment and discharge. Includes mention of award of DFM. Mustered as mechanic, then air gunner and finally u/t pilot. Ranks was flight sergeant. Includes postings including 97 Squadron.

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Letter of sympathy from the King.

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