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  • Tags: Harris, Arthur Travers (1892-1984)

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Arthur Harris speaks about the reduction of frontline soldiers available to the Germany army, due to the redirection of men to anti-aircraft defences and repairs to the German armament industry, as a result of bombing by the RAF and the 8th USAAF. He…

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Following the playing of the Dambusters' March, are speeches from the 90th birthday celebration for Sir Barnes Wallis. These include an introduction by Sir Arthur Harris, a message from Queen Elizabeth II, a speech by Bob Knights, a presentation,…

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Invitation to the RAF Bomber Command reunion dinner.

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Toasts, menu and guest list for the RAF Bomber Command reunion dinner at Grosvenor House.

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Cometary on Sir Arthur Harris statement while visiting Southern Rhodesia on Bomber Command casualties for the war.

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Supportive article about the work of Bomber Command with particular mention of support for the Normandy Campaign, attacks on V-weapons as well as other strategic and operational targets. Concludes with questioning why Harris was passed over.

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Introductory letter from Sir Arthur Harris for Hamish Mahaddie, in support of Mahaddie's post-war lecture tour of Australia and New Zealand. Harris greets Bomber Command veterans and describes the significance of their contribution to the war.…

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On the awarding of the Distinguished Flying Cross to James.

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With thanks to Sir Arthur T Harris for support provided and complimenting him on his performance in the Caen area.

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A target photograph of Le Havre docks taken during a bombing operation. The docks and surrounding areas are visible with many explosions on the quaysides and in the docks themselves.
It is captioned '688KLS 14/6/44//8" 20,000' -->H. H625'
On the…

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Conversation recorded for the Nanton Lancaster Society.
Hamish Mahaddie, the recruiter for the Pathfinder Force recalls the life of Ian Willoughby Bazalgette VC, who plagued him weekly for the opportunity to join the Pathfinders. He had been posted…

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Hamish Mahaddie was selected during a tour of operations to become the recruiter for the Pathfinders working closely with Don Bennett. He discusses the changing technology of aircraft during the war years. He personally flew the Whitleys, Stirlings,…

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Quotes message sent from Winston Churchill to Air Chief Marshall Sir Arthur Harris. Expresses gratitude felt by the nation for he glorious part played by Bomber Command. Gives some examples of the work of the command in particular carrying the load…

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A document sent by Channel 4 after a request from Marie Laydon. The document quotes Hamish Mahaddie's comments on bombing during the war.

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Letter to daily telegraph newspaper from W H Bussey complaining about the treatment of Sir Arthur Harris and the slight to the thousands of men who volunteered for Bomber Command.
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