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

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Left - Letter from HM King George about presenting his colour to the RAF.
Right - photograph showing RAF guard of honour parading with sloped rifles. Captioned 'Drilling the Guard of Honour A.O.C.'s inspection St Athan 1953'.

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King George VI talking to senior officers, servicemen formed up on parade in background. Captioned 'The King at Antwerp'.

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The letter expresses sorrow at the loss of her husband.

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Top: a group of tradesmen sitting on the steps of one of their mobile offices/workshops.
Bottom: King George VI with a group of senior officers including General Montgomery.

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The note expresses regret that he is unable to present the award personally.

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Letter from Buckingham Palace and six mounted decorations. Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Force Cross, 1939–1945 Star, Air Crew Europe Star, Defence medal and War Medal 1939–1945.

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SOatesJ1489926v10004.pdf
A newspaper published on D-day with news of the invasion.

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Letter of sympathy from the King.

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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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The King and Queen express sympathy at his loss.

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

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BLazenbyHJLazenbyHJv1.pdf
Harold Jack Lazenby's autobiography.

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

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

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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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Offers heartfelt sympathy and countries gratitude for life given.

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BBlacklockGBBlacklockGBv1.pdf
From his youth to the award of his DFC by the King.

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A newspaper published on the troopship enroute to North America.

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

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

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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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Three items the first is a letter from Officer Commanding 9 Squadron, the second and third are from the King one a typewritten note and the other coloured scroll.

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