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Letter from St James's Palace to Harold Batchelder
Letter providing details of Harold Batchelder's investiture at Buckingham Palace on 23 October 1945.
Today is V-Day
Page 28 of Marjorie Rogers' diary. Public holidays were announced to celebrate the end of the war in Europe.
Buckingham Palace letter of condolence to Eugene Tucker's family
A generic letter sent from Buckingham Palace to the relatives of those who have died in the war, it expresses the greatest sympathy to the family. The letter was sent to Eugene Tucker’s family from George VI.
Letter from Buckingham Palace to Mrs. A. Miller
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Letter, with the royal coat of arms, offering "heartfelt sympathy" from the King and Queen. It is signed: "George RI".
The reverse of the envelope showing the coat of arms is included.
The reverse of the envelope showing the coat of arms is included.
Letter of condolence from King George VI
Standard pre-printed letter of condolence from King George VI to Mrs A E Bull.
Eulogy to Flying Officer Clare Arthur Connor DFC
The eulogy was read at Brattleby church in the presence of Clare's widow, Elizabeth.
The Unknown Canadian
Clare Connor's biography. The article is full of details about Clare's RAF brief life and events after his death.
There is a second copy.
There is a second copy.
Widow's journey to honour hero pilot
A newspaper article about Clare Connor's widow, Elizabeth Connor-DuBoyce and her visit to her husband's grave.
Letter from Elizabeth Connor to her mother-in-law
Elizabeth describes going to the Palace with Clare to receive his DFC. The letter has a page missing and ends with a photograph of Clare's grave.
There is a second copy.
There is a second copy.
The King's Speech
As part of the HFS Film Festival 2011, The King's Speech was shown with special guests Elizabeth Connor-DuBoyce, Clare Connor-Dowie and family members.
Pathways in the Sky
The memoir contains a summary of Daniels' flying career. He completed initial training at Torquay and his flying training at Bulawayo in South Africa, sailing out on the Reina Del Pacifico and returning on the Empress of Canada. As a navigator he…
Two letters of condolence
Undated standard letter of condolence from King George VI to Mrs Moore with her name typed at foot.
Letter of condolence from the Air Council dated 7 December 1943 to Mrs Moore and signed by Charles Evans, advising date of death of F A Moore…
Letter of condolence from the Air Council dated 7 December 1943 to Mrs Moore and signed by Charles Evans, advising date of death of F A Moore…
Letter to Mrs A North from Buckingham from the King
Offers heartfelt sympathy on loss of her son.
Letter of sympathy from King George
Offers heartfelt sympathy over loss.
Sympathy card from the King and Queen to Herbert Jennings' s Father
A printed card from Buckingham Palace to Mr H J Jennings expressing sympathy at the loss of Herbert Jennings. The card is signed by the King.
The King, Queen, and Dam Busters
The group of airmen and the King and Queen are standing outside the Scampton Officers' Mess. Guy Gibson front, 3rd from the right, Barnes Wallis almost obscured behind the King. Station Commander Group Captain Whitworth is between Gibson and the…
Sympathy card from the King and Queen to Kenneth Harris's mother
A printed card from Buckingham Palace to Mrs G Harris expressing sympathy at the loss of Kenneth Harris. The card is signed by the King.
Page 10. George Milson's medals, DFC letter, Guildhall reception invite and photograph and Blenheim journal cover
Five items.
#1 George's six medals.
#2 Letter from King George VI re DFC.
#3 Invite to a reception at the Guildhall.
#4 Four veterans at the reception - L to R unknown, Arthur Gill, George and A Blackburn (?).
#5 Cover of the Blenheim society…
#1 George's six medals.
#2 Letter from King George VI re DFC.
#3 Invite to a reception at the Guildhall.
#4 Four veterans at the reception - L to R unknown, Arthur Gill, George and A Blackburn (?).
#5 Cover of the Blenheim society…
Royal visit to RAF West Raynham
King George VI (in uniform) and Queen Elizabeth walking past a group of RAF personnel standing to attention. The King and Queen are accompanied by RAF officers. Two members of the Women's Auxiliary Air Force are present in the background together…
Royal Visit to RAF West Raynham
King George VI (in uniform) and Queen Elizabeth walking past a camouflage painted building with the windows open. The King is in conversation with an RAF officer and the Queen with a WAAF. A second WAAF and other RAF officers are in the accompanying…
Royal visit to RAF West Raynham
King George VI (in RAF uniform) and Queen Elizabeth walking past camouflage painted buildings with open windows. The Queen is in conversation with a WAAF. A group of people in uniform and civilian clothes is following the King and Queen.
Royal visit to RAF West Raynham
King George VI (in uniform) and Queen Elizabeth in conversation with RAF officers in front of a Bristol Blenheim. The reverse of the image is annotated 'W/Cdr J F C Jenkins DSO DFC. Missing - Friday 27 March 1942 Reported safe 30 March 1942'. A…
The Story of Warrant Officer Patrick Barry DFM and the Peenemunde raid August 17th 1943
Mentions early life in Cork and call up. Relates story of Lancaster ED545 which was attacked by an Me 109 on the outward flight when the rear turret was hit and the rear gunner, Patrick Barry was injured. Despite damage, crew voted to go on. Goes on…
Letter to Chan Chandler from Buckingham Palace
The letter refers to his investiture for his DFC and bar. A photograph is attached of Chan, his wife, and his mother.
617 Squadron crest and signatures
A 617 Squadron crest with signatures of some of the crews that took part. There is a brief explanation of Operation Chastise.