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

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King George VI and Queen Elizabeth wearing civilian clothes in an open horse drawn carriage. In the background trees,

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Condolence letter and envelope from King George VI to Jessie Redgrave on the death of her husband, Harry.

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Two photographs of Robert Stott, one portrait, seated, upper torso in civilian clothes, second in uniform with sergeant's stripes, seated on a small box leaning against house wall, small child on his knee. The third is of Robert's medals and…

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George Thomson had always wanted to fly. When he volunteered for the RAF he hoped to be a pilot but re-mustered as a navigator. He was posted to 15 Squadron based at RAF Mildenhall. On their first operation they were attacked by fighters three times.…

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An album book containing: 1. Photographs of Ian Wynn, his family and his first crew captain. 2. A history of his first captain. 3. Letter of sympathy and memorial scroll. 4. A diary of events from joining the air force up to first operation fully…

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Lester of condolence from King George on death of Hedley Madgett.

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Letter congratulating them on honour bestowed on Roy Chadwick by the King and asking after the family. Signed Mabel [...]

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Memoir describing his life and service career in the RAF. He also gives a list of 29 operations he participated in with notes on specific operations, and recounts a brief history of the Lancaster.

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Letter to Mrs R B Daniels offering sympathy for loss. Signed George R.I.

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Letter of condolence to Mrs F J Hobbs from the king

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Letter from King George VI appointing Ron Mathers as a Pilot Officer.

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Letter from King George VI appointing Ron Mathers as Flying Officer .

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Commemorative scroll headed by Royal crest and stating that Flying Officer K I Dexter, Royal Air Force held in honour and gave his life.

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Rosemary Lapham is the daughter of Roy Chadwick CBE, the designer of the Manchester and Lancaster aircraft. She tells her father’s story. Her father was born in 1893 and when he left school at the age of fourteen he became a draughtsman at…

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Signed by King George, formal certificate of award for Distinguished Service Order to Denis-Clyde Smith Distinguished Flying Cross on 9 Squadron on 9 February 1943.

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Notes that the King will hold investiture at Buckingham Palace on 20 November 1945. Donald Cochrane requested to be at palace no later than 10.15. Goes on to detail dress and who may accompany.

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Ernie Twells' obituary detailing his life before, during and after the war.

A letter from the King awarding Ernie Twells his Distinguished Flying Cross.

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Margaret Hourigan grew up in and around Nottingham. Despite holding Labour principles she volunteered for the WAAF’s as soon as War was declared and was called up in January 1940. She Hourigan served in the Women's Auxiliary Air Force as a…

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A scroll commemorating the service of Flight Sergeant Stanley Norton

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LHattersleyCR40699v1.pdf
Pilot's log book for Wing Commander Peter Hattersley, covering the period 10 April 1937 to 24 September 1948. It details his flying training, operations flown and other flying duties. He was stationed at Hanworth Park, RAF Reading, RAF Netheravon,…

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The log book covers the training and operational duties of Flight Engineer Sergeant Harry Thomas Ansell, from 14 April 1944 to 24 May 1945. He trained at RAF Torquay, RAF St Athan, RAF Stockport and was stationed at RAF Wigsley, RAF Syerston, RAF…

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Photograph 1 and 2 are of the King and officers standing in front of a Boston. Photograph 3 is of the King being shown a vertical aerial camera set up. Photograph 4 is of the King and Queen with an officer looking at his watch. Photograph 5 is of the…

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Photographs 1 to 7 are of King George VI presenting medals to airmen.
Photograph 8 is an overall view of the investiture ceremony with the King and Queen, airmen and airwomen lined up and civilians spectating.
Captioned 'King George VI presenting…

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Photograph 1 is of the King standing to the left and the Queen leaving her car. Photograph 2 is of the King and Queen leaving the Officers' Mess. Photograph 3 is of the King and Queen talking to airmen. Photograph 4 is of the King shaking the hand of…

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Photograph 1 is of an officer shaking hands with the King, watched by airmen and airwomen.
Photograph 2, 3 and 6 are of views of the parade with a royal and RAF ensign central to the view.
Photograph is 4 is of Queen viewing the…

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