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Letter to Flight Sergeant Arthur Pearce from King George VI
Regrets unable to personally give Pearce well earned award of Distinguished Flying Medal.
Letter to Fred Dyde's Father from the King
The King and Queen express sympathy at his loss.
Letter to George Dennis' Father from the King
The letter expresses sympathy for the loss of his son.
Letter to H A Bower Esq
A letter from the King expressing sympathy on the loss of his son.
Letter to J R Wadeson from Buckingham Palace
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Letter of sympathy over loss.
Letter to Mr Luxton from the King
Offers heartfelt sympathy and countries gratitude for life given.
Letter to Mrs A. S. Pring from Buckingham Palace
A letter of condolence written to Mrs A. S. Pring, signed by King George VI.
Letter to Mrs Hobbs from Buckingham Palace
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Letter of condolence to Mrs F J Hobbs from the king
Letter to Peter Hazeldene from King George VI
A brief note awarding Peter the DFC, regretting it cannot be awarded in person. Signed George RI.
Letter to Richard Kellet from the King
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The letter congratulates Richard and his team for the successful flight to Australia.
Letter to Robert Palmer's father from Buckingham Palace
Letter of sympathy from the King.
Letter to Roy and Mary Chadwick
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Letter congratulating them on honour bestowed on Roy Chadwick by the King and asking after the family. Signed Mabel [...]
Letter to Roy Jackson's father from King George
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Offers sympathy for loss.
Letter to William R P Perry from King George
Regrets being unable to give him award personally.
London Crowds 'See in' The Official VE Day
Daily Express newspaper report on VE day.
Maurice Stimpson's 1944 Diary
A diary kept by Maurice. It records his operations. (Note the squadron was visited by the King & Queen on 10th February 1944 and he had lunch with them in the mess. He was killed on 15th February 1944 on an operation to Berlin)
Medal letter
Copy of the letter from the King which accompanied the medal when not presented by him.
My finest memory
Story of Price Albert and his stutter causing him to be unable to issue command and author having to strike him on the back to force out the necessary order.
Note to Frederick Davy from King George
The letter accompanies an award made to Frederick by the King.
Note to Ivy Stone from the King
A note from the King expressing sympathy for her great sorrow.
There is also a newspaper cutting referring to George, his grave and his family.
There is also a newspaper cutting referring to George, his grave and his family.
Note to Mrs Roy Ellis from the King
A note sent by the King to Roy Ellis' wife offering sympathy for her loss.
Notice of the award of Distinguished Flying Medal to David
An extract from the London Gazette confirming the award in recognition of his service and the completion of 33 sorties. It comments on David's cheerful and courageous determination and his consistently good bombing results.
Notification of award to Sergeant Reg Woolgar
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Letter to Sergeant Reg Woolgar awarding the Distinguished Flying Cross
Obituary - Flight Lieutenant Fred Weston DFC
A obituary for Fred describing his life before, during and after his wartime service.
Operation Manna
An account of how the need for Operation Manna arose, how negotiations with the German accupying forces proceeded, how the operation was announced to the Dutch people and a summary of the Operation.