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Pattinson (Sir Lawrence Pattinson) Archive
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Letters

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 Sir Lawrence to his son, John Pattinson and a career history of Sir Lawrence

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.

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.

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