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Pattinson (Sir Lawrence Pattinson) Archive
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Consists of letters received or sent by Sir Lawrence in the years 1912 - 1945, largely concerning his time and duties with the Royal Air Force during World War I and World War II.

Letter from L. A. Adamson, Head Teacher at Wesley College, Melbourne, Australia, concerning Sir Lawrence

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

Letter from Sir Lawrence to his father, Hugh Lee III Pattinson, with a transcription by his mother, Mary Pattinson

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 ... Read more

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