Identity area
Reference code
LAP/1/3/1
Title
Letter from Sir Lawrence to his wife, Mabel Pattinson
Date(s)
- 27 Nov 1926 (Creation)
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1 item, paper.
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Sir Lawrence discusses his flight in a Bristol Fighter Aircraft, and his stay at Peshawar aerodrome with Wing Commander Walser. He remarks on his travels and experiences at Kohat, Risalpur, Arawali, Miramshah, Fort Sandeman near Rasmah and Quetta.
Sir Lawrence comments on the RAF's plans to make a map of uncovered areas in Waziristan. He also details a flight along the Zhob during which his companion plane had to make an emergency landing.
Sir Lawrence ends the letter by expressing his hope that Mabel 'has solved the nurse problem', and informs her he will receive his mail when he arrives at Ambala.
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Open.