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King George VI viewing a partially built Battle in a factory
King George VI on a stand behind a partially constructed Battle looking into the cockpit. In the foreground other men look on and in the background many spectators. Scene inside factory with skylights. On the reverse 'H M King George VI at A V Roe &…
King George VI, the Queen, and Princess Elizabeth
King George VI, the Queen, and Princess Elizabeth being introduced to a group of RAF airmen and ground crew. Ron Doble is standing behind them, marked with a cross. On the reverse 'To Ron From His Mid-Upper X mark the spot "Jock" '.
Leslie Alfred Davies and crew
Biographies of navigator Leslie Davies and all his crew. Includes photographs of Lancaster, 50 Squadron, his crew, Leslie Davies himself, training course photographs. Covers his tour from 7 October 1944 to 22 March 1945. List his crew and aircraft…
Letter from Buckingham Palace
Letter regretting that the King was unable to present Distinguished Flying Cross to Flying Officer Thomas J Jones.
Letter from Buckingham Palace
Letter from Buckingham Palace to Jack Hayley apologising for not awarding the Distinguished Flying Cross in person but enclosing it with the letter. Signed 'George R'.
Letter from David Boldy to his father
Letter from David Boldy to his father about Charity Show held at the Winter Garden Theatre in London; the king and the queen were present. Will be visiting Aunt Maisie’s for Christmas.
Letter from George Bilton to his mother
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Writes that he was okay after operation to Brunswick and now had only seven left to finish tour. Returned with 72 holes in the aircraft. Relates seeing films and discusses clothing. Mentions a visit by the King to Middleton St George.
Letter of appreciation
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Letter from King George to WL Potter thanking him for work with GHQ Auxiliary Unit, submitted as; 'Secret Army Letter'.
Additional information about this item was kindly provided by the donor.
Additional information about this item was kindly provided by the donor.
Letter of condolence from King George
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Offers heartfelt sympathy signed by King George.
Letter of condolence to Hedley Madgett's father
Lester of condolence from King George on death of Hedley Madgett.
Letter of condolence to Mrs L Boldy after the loss of David Boldy
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Letter of sympathy from King George VI to Mrs L Boldy.
Letter of sympathy
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Form sympathy letter from Buckingham Palace to Mrs F Phillips following the death of her husband.
Letter of Sympathy
Letter of sympathy from the King to Mrs K Gill
Letter of sympathy
Offers sympathy over loss of life to Mrs J R Davies
Letter of sympathy from Buckingham Palace
Letter to Mrs R B Daniels offering sympathy for loss. Signed George R.I.
Letter of sympathy from H M The King
To Henry Simpson's father from HM The King and Queen.
Letter of sympathy from the King
A letter offering sympathy on the death of Ian Hay from the King and Queen.
Letter to John Hitchcock from King George
The note expresses regret that he is unable to present the award personally.
Letter to Arnold Christian's Wife
The letter expresses sorrow at the loss of her husband.
Letter to Bill Lutwyche's Wife from the King
The brief letter expresses sympathy at the loss of her husband.
Letter to Charles Hamilton's Father
The letter from the KIng expresses sympathy at the loss of his son.
Letter to Charles Turner from RAF Record Office
The letter accompanies Charles Distinguished Flying Medal and a letter from the King.
Letter to Charles Turner from the King
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The letter advises Charles of his award of a Distinguished Flying Medal.
Letter to Derrick Allen concerning details for investiture of Conspicuous Gallantry Medal
Gazetted on 6 March 1945, informs Derrick Allen that he will be awarded his medal by the King at an investiture at Buckingham palace on 12 March 1946. Goes on to discuss other relevant details concerned with investiture.
Letter to DJH Maltby to attend an Investiture
An invitation to attend an investiture at Buckingham Palace.