Consists of a service history of Sir Lawrence Arthur Pattinson between 1914 and 1945.

Consists of a service history of Sir Lawrence Arthur Pattinson including his birth, education and business experience.

Consists of a photocopy of the obituary of Hugh Lee Pattinson which was printed in the Gateshead Observer.

Consists of a newspaper article concerning the Royal Air Force, and features a short profile of Sir Lawrence with his photograph.

Sir Lawrence discusses his flight in a Bristol Fighter Aircraft, and his stay at Peshawar aerodrome with Wing Commander Walser. He remarks on his travels and experiences at Kohat, Risalpur, Arawali, Miramshah, Fort Sandeman near Rasmah and Quetta.

Sir Lawrence comments on the RAF's plans to make a map of uncovered areas in Waziristan. He also details a flight along the Zhob during which his companion plane had to make an emergency landing.

Sir Lawrence ends the letter by expressing his hope that Mabel 'has solved the nurse problem', and informs her he will receive his mail when he arrives at Ambala.

Sir Lawrence wishes his son a happy birthday and discusses the farming business and shares which John hopes to get involved with. Sir Lawrence declares he has been asked for a photograph and career history so they can create a reminder at Wesley College of the school's only Air Marshal.He also describes various combats he had during the war.

Alongside the letter is a detailed career history of Sir Lawrence, written by himself.

Written from Sakeld Hall, Cumberland.

Sir Lawrence discusses 80 minutes of flying trying to patrol the trenches, which was hindered by a big bank of cloud and snow storms.

He gives thanks for the 'wolley helmet' sent by his mother and the "letter from Granny".

Sir Lawrence discusses doing a reconnaissance, being put up by a Brignole Headquarters and being pleased at the "amazing price of buck".

Written from France.

Sir Lawrence disccuses the awarding of a Military Cross to one of his 'baby' observers.

He remarks on bad weather, a lack of an appearance of the enemy and a lesser amount of work to do. He notes that the King is now Colonel in Chief of the Royal Flying Corps.

Sir Lawrence relates his first experiences flying alone, admitting he was 'desperately nervous' but did 'fairly well', and that it made him appreciate flying with an experienced pilot.

He remarks that the biggest difficulty was starting the plane on the ground with a Maurice Farman plane and comments that he must go to bed early to be up for duty at 6.30 the following morning, and promises to visit his mother at first chance.

Written from The Kings Head hotel, Harrow on the Hill, London.