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

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

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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 letter expresses sorrow at the loss of her husband.

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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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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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Two photographs of King George inspection RAF airmen at Bicester. Arnold is second behind the King.

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Letter of sympathy from the King to Mrs K Gill

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Fred's life story from early days sneaking downstairs to drink the dregs at his parent's public house, playing rugby and studying hard, becoming an accountant, learning to be an accurate rifle shooter then joining the RAF as a an air gunner. He…

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The letter from the KIng expresses sympathy at the loss of his son.

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A scroll commemorating AK Fearnside's service for his country.

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A scroll awarded to the family of Bill in honour of his sacrifice during the war.

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The brief letter expresses sympathy at the loss of her husband.

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A diary kept by Maurice. It records his operations. (Note the squadron was visited by the King & Queen on 10th February 1944 and he had lunch with them in the mess. He was killed on 15th February 1944 on an operation to Berlin)

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DFC and ribbon in box along with letter from Buckingham Palace.
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