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Letter to Albert Millson from Central Chancery of the Orders of Knighthood
The letter invites Albert to an investiture and encloses a ticket for a witness.
Burnham air hero
Reports of the awarding of the Distinguished Flying Cross and Distinguished Service Order to Mike's brother in law, Lieutenant R J Cork of the Fleet Air Arm and of his death whilst on active service.
News cuttings
Reporting on the death of Sub-Lieutenant Arthur Giles Blake, appointments and awards approved and the death of Flight Lieutenant M M Wayman.
Meeting the King
The mayor and lady mayoress being presented to the King. Two women and a man in army uniform stand alongside. A man in civilian clothes and another man in uniform stand in the background next to railings. Captioned, 'ma and pa Wayman meeting the King…
Enthusiastic cadet
Left page:
Top, 34 boys, arranged in four rows with a man standing alongside.
Bottom, recollections of Andrew and his time spent as a cadet and his career in the Royal Air Force.
Right page:
Book of remembrance on a pedestal with a wreath with…
Top, 34 boys, arranged in four rows with a man standing alongside.
Bottom, recollections of Andrew and his time spent as a cadet and his career in the Royal Air Force.
Right page:
Book of remembrance on a pedestal with a wreath with…
Buckingham palace
Left page:
The King writing to offer his condolences to Andrew's mother.
Right page:
Commemorating Squadron leader A. Muir, DFC.
The King writing to offer his condolences to Andrew's mother.
Right page:
Commemorating Squadron leader A. Muir, DFC.
In uniform
Left page: Top, six airmen standing under the open bomb doors of a Stirling with another man in uniform near the tail. Second row, left, an airman standing with a nurse. Right, five airmen standing behind three balanced on one seat. Third row, left,…
From the King
A letter written by the King expressing sympathy for Roly's death.
Alf Taylor's DFC
Alf's Distinguished Flying Cross, in its box and with an award letter from the King.
Flying Officer APW Taylor
A newspaper cutting referring to the award of a DFC to Alf.
Letter of sympathy from the King
A letter written by the King expressing sympathy for Brian's death.
The King's Speech, May 8th 1945
The King's speech on May 8th 1945, VE day.
Liberation of Stalag 3A
A detailed account of the events from April 19th to May 9th 1945.
The RAF School for Prisoners of War Stalag Luft VI
The front cover, its reverse side and a message from the King and Queen about the workmanship in the book.
John Elliott’s Royal Air Force Flying Log Book and commissioning scrolls
John Elliott’s Royal Air Force Flying Log Book from 20th June 1943 until 25th April 1945.
Trained as a wireless operator with No. 4 Radio School, No. 6 Advanced Flying Unit, 83 Operational Training Unit, 1667 Heavy Conversion Unit and No. 1…
Trained as a wireless operator with No. 4 Radio School, No. 6 Advanced Flying Unit, 83 Operational Training Unit, 1667 Heavy Conversion Unit and No. 1…
Bible
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…
Scroll commemorating Sergeant K J B Smith
Notes he gave his life to save mankind from tyranny.
Corporal receiving a medal
A RAF signals corporal standing with King George VI pinning a medal on him. In the background a parade of airmen
Commemoration scroll
Scroll commemorating Flight Lieutenant John Percy Whymark.
Home Guard Certificate
A certificate awarded to Doug Box's father for serving in the Home Guard between 7 June 1940 and 31 December 1944.
Invitation to a Garden Party from the King
An invitation sent to Doug Box from the King.
On the same page is a group photograph of ten trainees arranged in two rows. On the reverse each man has signed his name and added his hometown.
On the same page is a group photograph of ten trainees arranged in two rows. On the reverse each man has signed his name and added his hometown.
The Air Ministry regrets
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.
James Inward's Distinguished Flying Cross
Enclosing the award and expressing regrets that he would be unable to present it personally.
550 Squadron Crest
A squadron crest with a signature of the King and the Chester Herald and Inspector of RAF badges.
On the reverse '1945 550 Squadron Nth. Killingholme'.
On the reverse '1945 550 Squadron Nth. Killingholme'.
Letter to DJH Maltby to attend an Investiture
An invitation to attend an investiture at Buckingham Palace.