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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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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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Declaring his confidence in David's loyalty, courage and good conduct, King George VI confirms his appointment to Flying Officer.

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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.

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A part autobiography of Ivan's pre-war life.

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Daily Express newspaper report on VE day.

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The third book of memoirs by Bob Smith.
Covers his operational tour and bombing operations.

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Describes his service after completing his tour and the journey back to Australia.

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Left page: top, crowds celebrating.
Middle left, Winston Churchill acknowledging the crowds.
Middle right, crowds gathered outside Buckingham Palace.
Bottom, the King, Queen, Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret with Winston Churchill on the…

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Left page: top, coffin of King George VI under guard; bottom, the KIng's coffin pulled by Royal naval sailors. Right page: top, progression of the coffin through people lined street; bottom left, four suited men sat at a desk with three men behind;…

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An invitation to attend an investiture at Buckingham Palace.

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Enclosing the award and expressing regrets that he would be unable to present it personally.

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BWhymarkRJWhymarkJPv1.pdf
A resume of 'Jack' Whymark's family and service career. Includes extracts from Jack’s diaries, details from his logbook and histories of the crew and passengers of Lancaster PA278.

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Scroll commemorating Flight Lieutenant John Percy Whymark.

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A RAF signals corporal standing with King George VI pinning a medal on him. In the background a parade of airmen

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Inscribed to 'A.C.2. 1061081. Tom McMahon' and including a message from the King to all serving in the forces and 'all people engaged in the defence of the realm'. The Royal Air Force emblem, with motto 'Per Adua Ad Astra', is imprinted on the front…

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