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

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