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The Coventry Lord Mayor, Alderman Leonard Lamb(second from right
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The Coventry Lord Mayor, Alderman Leonard Lamb(second from right
The Coventry Lord Mayor, Alderman Leonard Lamb(second from right) with three of the guests at his banquet to mark the 50th anniversary of the R.A.F.s foundation. With Mr Lamb are from left: Air Marshal Sir Peter Fletcher, Group Captain Douglas bader and Air Marshal Sir Andrew Humphrey.
Group Captain Douglas Bader, the famous wartime pilot said: " The Royal Air Force in 1940 was very much dependent on what came out of Coventry for its well-being and indeed its fighting ability. " The few couldn t have flown at all if the people of Coventry hadn t stuck the bombing and gone on producing the things we needed."
25th October 1968
Coventry Telegraph Archive
Mirrorpix
Coventry
West Midlands
England
Media ID 21391230
© Mirrorpix
Anniversary Armed Forces Coventry Royal Air Force Uniform
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The Coventry Lord Mayor, Alderman Leonard Lamb, stands proudly alongside three distinguished guests at his banquet commemorating the 50th anniversary of the R. A. F. 's foundation. In this print from 25th October 1968, we witness a momentous occasion filled with gratitude and admiration for the Royal Air Force. To Alderman Lamb's right is Air Marshal Sir Peter Fletcher, a respected figure in the armed forces. On his left stands Group Captain Douglas Bader, an iconic wartime pilot known for his indomitable spirit and bravery. Completing this esteemed group is Air Marshal Sir Andrew Humphrey. Group Captain Douglas Bader himself acknowledges the vital role that Coventry played during World War II. He states, 'The Royal Air Force in 1940 was very much dependent on what came out of Coventry for its well-being and indeed its fighting ability. . . The few couldn't have flown at all if the people of Coventry hadn't stuck through the bombing and gone on producing the things we needed. ' This photograph captures not only a celebration of an important milestone but also serves as a reminder of how communities like Coventry contributed to national defense efforts. As we delve into this nostalgic image from Memory Lane Prints, let us honor those who dedicated their lives to protecting our country and recognize their unwavering determination.
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