- LAP/4
- Series
- c. 2011
Consists of documents and illustrations relating to Sir Lawrence's Coat of Arms.
Consists of documents and illustrations relating to Sir Lawrence's Coat of Arms.
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.
Consists of articles and photographs relating to Sir Lawrence which appeared in newspapers.
Consists of documents which record Sir Lawrence's Service History during his time working for the Royal Air Force.
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 letters sent by Sir Lawrence during the years between the end of World War I and the outbreak of World War II.
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.
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 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.
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.