Sir Lawrence discusses various news about family members back home.

He remarks on being made Air Aide-de-Camp to the King. He relates his travels and experiences at Cairo, Baghdad, Rutbah, Hinaidi, Iraq, Basra, Amman, Transjordan, Jerusalem, Palenstine, Bethlehem, Ramleh, Abusir, Heliopolis, Aboukir and Helouan.

Sir Lawrence comments on the social activities at Cairo including seeing a Royal Air Force pantomime. He closes by describing his travels to Port Said and the ship he has boarded.

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 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.

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

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

Consists of letters and documents covering the life and work of Sir Lawrence, primarily relating to his time working for the Royal Air Force during World War I and World War II.

Consists of letters sent by Sir Lawrence after the end of World War II.

Consists of letters received or sent by Sir Lawrence before the outbreak of World War I.

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

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