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Four-page list of various manufactured articles
Work completed, manufactured, erected or repaired items with the quantity of each listed item. Includes the reproduction in bronze of a citation of the president of the USA and H.M. The King’s letter awarding the George Cross to be mounted on the…
"Fred" by Sylvia White (his cousin)
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…
106 Squadron Badge with signatures
Squadron badge with lion with standard, squadron CVI, moto Pro Libertate. With signature of the King, Guy Gibson and others. Submitted with description 'Photo of the 1941 approval of the 106 Sqn badge, signed by HRH King George VI. Other signatures…
427 Squadron Crest
A crest for 427 Squadron with approval from King George VI.
427 Squadron Crest
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A copy of the 427 Squadron Crest with 'Approved George R.I.'
429 Squadron Crest
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A copy of 429 Squadron's crest with 'Approved George R.I.'.
A Tour of Operations with RAF Bomber Command No XV/15 Squadron Mildenhall
The third book of memoirs by Bob Smith.
Covers his operational tour and bombing operations.
Covers his operational tour and bombing operations.
AF Fearnside's Commemorative Scroll
A scroll commemorating AK Fearnside's service for his country.
Appointment of David Charles Davies to Flying Officer
Declaring his confidence in David's loyalty, courage and good conduct, King George VI confirms his appointment to Flying Officer.
Appointment of Ron Mathers as Flying Officer
Letter from King George VI appointing Ron Mathers as Flying Officer .
Appointment of Ron Mathers as Pilot Officer
Letter from King George VI appointing Ron Mathers as a Pilot Officer.
Basil Harrington's commissioning scroll
Commissioned as pilot officer on 24 June 1944
Basil Harrington's commissioning scroll
Commissioned as Flying Officer on 11 June 1952
Bible
Bible with a page showing a message from His Majesty the King to all services and people engaged in defence of the Realm.
Bob Smith's Memoirs Book 4
Describes his service after completing his tour and the journey back to Australia.
Buckingham Palace sympathy letter
A letter sent to Joan Broderick signed by King George VI offering sympathy for the death of her husband, Kenneth James Broderick.
Cecil O'Brien Biography
A biography of Cecil written by his niece. It is based on letters he wrote to his brother, Colleen's father. She explains his training and the various locations where he served. He was lost 27 January 1944 over Berlin.
Celebratory letter from King George
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.
Christmas card to King
Newspaper cutting, no source, no date showing a Christmas card to the King from the prisoners of war in Stalag VIIIB, Christmas 1941.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
Commemorative Scroll
Commemorates Pilot Officer E H Tansley RAF who gave his life.
Commemorative scroll
Commemorates Sergeant A J Dickerson.
Commemorative Scroll awarded to JT Jones
A scroll and envelope sent to Mrs JT Jones
Commemorative Scroll in Honour of Bill Lutwyche
A scroll awarded to the family of Bill in honour of his sacrifice during the war.
Commissioning scroll
For Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, Clarence Lindsay Hughes as pilot officer from 31 March 1943.
Condolence letter to Aubrey Read's mother
Letter from King George VI and the Queen, offering their sympathy, together with the envelope.