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

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Details of events leading to Operation Manna.

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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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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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Writes that he was okay after operation to Brunswick and now had only seven left to finish tour. Returned with 72 holes in the aircraft. Relates seeing films and discusses clothing. Mentions a visit by the King to Middleton St George.

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Story of Price Albert and his stutter causing him to be unable to issue command and author having to strike him on the back to force out the necessary order.

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From his youth to the award of his DFC by the King.

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The letter congratulates Richard and his team for the successful flight to Australia.

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Letter of sympathy from King George VI to Mrs L Boldy.

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Letter to Sergeant Reg Woolgar awarding the Distinguished Flying Cross

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Notes that children had shared hardship and should be proud of their effort. Signed 'George RI'. On the reverse 'Important War dates' with table of dates fro 1939-1945.

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Commissioning scroll for Thomas Sayer dated 25 May 1944 as Flying Officer, signed 'George R.I.'.

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Letter from Buckingham Palace to Jack Hayley apologising for not awarding the Distinguished Flying Cross in person but enclosing it with the letter. Signed 'George R'.

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Letter offering sympathy and consolation to Mrs C R Jaques.

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A scroll awarded to Harry Redgrave acknowledging his death on active service.

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Letter from King George to all school-children, celebrating and sharing the victory of the allied nations. It is headed with the Royal Standard, in colour. On the reverse a list of 60 important war dates.

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Regrets unable to personally give Pearce well earned award of Distinguished Flying Medal.

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A letter from King George VI to Cliff Watson awarding him the DFC, regretting he is unable to award it personally.

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A letter offering sympathy on the death of Ian Hay from the King and Queen.

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The letter advises Charles of his award of a Distinguished Flying Medal.

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A letter from the King expressing sympathy on the loss of his son.

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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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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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Notes that the King will hold investiture at Buckingham Palace on 12 March 1945. Derrick Allen requested to be at palace no later than 10.15. Goes on to details dress and who may accompany.

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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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Notes that the King will hold investiture at Buckingham Palace on 4 December 1945.

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