Letter from Sir Lawrence to his mother, Mary Pattinson
Sir Lawrence discusses a service jacket sent by his mother.
He comments on the success of one of his 'baby observers' who is now being recommended for a Military Cross.
Letter from Sir Lawrence to his mother, Mary Pattinson
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 sends his thanks for 'thin underclothing' sent by his mother.
He gives a very detailed account of his fight with several enemy planes during which he comes very close to being shot down.
Includes a transcription of the letter which is handwritten by his mother.
Letter from Sir Lawrence to his father, Hugh Lee III Pattinson
Sir Lawrence discusses an air combat between 5 of his machines and 5 'Huns'. He remarks that his senior Flight Commander, Captain Naughton, and his observer managed to bring down two planes, one of the pilots being seen to fall out of his machine in the air. He notes that the same Captain and observer brought down two planes before, and describes their technique.
Discusses Sir Lawrence when he was a pupil at the college, commenting that he passed his Public Examination of the Melbourne University in seven subjects. Adamson remarks that Sir Lawrence was made Prefect at College and describes him as a 'thoroughly trustworthy and honourable boy'.
Letter from Archibald Sinclair to Sir Lawrence
Sinclair thanks Sir Lawrence, on behalf of the King, for his long and valuable service in the Royal Air Force.
Consists of letters sent by Sir Lawrence during the years between the end of World War I and the outbreak of World War II.
Certificate verifying Sir Lawrence's Coat of Arms
Consists of a colour copy of the certificate verifying Sir Lawrence Arthur Pattinson's Coat of Arms.
Consists of documents which record Sir Lawrence's Service History during his time working for the Royal Air Force.
Consists of articles and photographs relating to Sir Lawrence which appeared in newspapers.