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Condolence letter to Aubrey Read's mother.
Letter from King George VI and the Queen, offering their sympathy, together with the envelope.
Letter of sympathy
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Form sympathy letter from Buckingham Palace to Mrs F Phillips following the death of her husband.
Letter to H A Bower Esq
A letter from the King expressing sympathy on the loss of his son.
Sam Saunders 128 Squadron
Details of Sam's time with 128 Squadron at RAF Wyton and RAF White Waltham.
There is a photo of Arthur Harris giving the salute.
There is a photo of Arthur Harris giving the salute.
Royal visit to Woodford
Roy Chadwick stands in front of a Lancaster talking to H M The Queen. To the left a group of dignatories including the King in uniform, look on. In the background left a hangar, to the right spectators and another hangar. On the reverse 'Their…
The King and a group of people in front of a Lancaster
Roy Chadwick stands in front of a Lancaster talking to H M The Queen. To the left a group of dignatories look on. Behind left a hangar, to the right spectators and another hangar. On the reverse '[sic] Avro Anson 1935'.
The King and entourage visit a factory
In the centre H M the King wearing a light suit and tie at the front of a progression of men in suits. To either side workmen at machine benches. Inside a factory building. On the reverse 'The King visits Chadderton about 1941. Roy Chadwick mid photo…
Three men viewing a partially built aircraft in a factory
Three men on a stand behind a partially constructed aircraft looking into the cockpit. In the foreground other men look on and in the background many spectators. Scene inside factory with skylights. On the reverse 'H M King George VI at A V Roe & Co…
Letter to Charles Turner from RAF Record Office
The letter accompanies Charles Distinguished Flying Medal and a letter from the King.
Letter to Charles Turner from the King
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The letter advises Charles of his award of a Distinguished Flying Medal.
The Kriegie June 1995
News Sheet of the RAF ex-POW Association. Articles describe The Great Escape Memorial Service, held in London, the Memorial to Sir Arthur Harris and the aircrews of Bomber Command, an account of a visit to Sagan, March 1994, obituaries, a visit to…
The Royal Air Force School for Prisoners of War
A magazine produced in a prisoner of war camp. It describes the need for education in the camp, the lecturers, the subjects taught and examinations taken or about to be taken.
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.
Warrant Officer Fred Say DFC
A letter from the KIng awarding Fred a DFC and a note from Arthur Harris describing why he received the award.
DFC award letter to Cliff Watson
A letter from King George VI to Cliff Watson awarding him the DFC, regretting he is unable to award it personally.
427 Squadron Crest
A crest for 427 Squadron with approval from King George VI.
Letter of condolence from King George
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Offers heartfelt sympathy signed by King George.
King George VI, the Queen, and Princess Elizabeth
King George VI, the Queen, and Princess Elizabeth being introduced to a group of RAF airmen and ground crew. Ron Doble is standing behind them, marked with a cross. On the reverse 'To Ron From His Mid-Upper X mark the spot "Jock" '.
John Omerod invitation to investiture at Buckingham Palace
Notes that the King will hold investiture at Buckingham Palace on 4 December 1945.
Letter to Flight Sergeant Arthur Pearce from King George VI
Regrets unable to personally give Pearce well earned award of Distinguished Flying Medal.
Sympathy letter from the King
To Isabel from Buckingham Palace expressing their Majesties sympathy for her loss. Includes front and reverse of envelope.
King George shaking hands with Royal Air Force officer
King George VI on the right wearing greatcoat shaking hands with a Royal Air Force officer wearing a greatcoat on the left. There is another officer obscured behind the king. In the background a building.
David Donaldson certificate for Distinguished Service Order
Signed by King George on 14 May 1943
Sergeant Harry Redgrave Commemorative Scroll
A scroll awarded to Harry Redgrave acknowledging his death on active service.
Photographs and ship launch document
Top - letter from John I Thornycroft & Co stating that they are enclosing photographs taken during the launch ceremony of HMS Nepal. Middle King George VI shaking hands with an RAF officer in front of a building. Bottom left - wedding party of…