Item LAP/1/2/1 - Letter from Sir Lawrence to his mother, Mary Pattinson

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LAP/1/2/1

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Letter from Sir Lawrence to his mother, Mary Pattinson

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  • 18 Apr 1915 (Creation)

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Sir Lawrence relates his first experiences flying alone, admitting he was 'desperately nervous' but did 'fairly well', and that it made him appreciate flying with an experienced pilot.

He remarks that the biggest difficulty was starting the plane on the ground with a Maurice Farman plane and comments that he must go to bed early to be up for duty at 6.30 the following morning, and promises to visit his mother at first chance.

Written from The Kings Head hotel, Harrow on the Hill, London.

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