AN EXTENSIVE ARCHIVE AND SPORTING AWARDS TO AIR MARSHAL THOM...

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AN EXTENSIVE ARCHIVE AND SPORTING AWARDS TO AIR MARSHAL THOMAS WARNE BROWNE KBE CB DSC, A DECORATED FIRST WORLD WAR PILOT. An archive comprising ribbon bar for eight awards including Distinguished Service Cross and Mentions in Despatches for the First and Second World Wars, Royal Tournament and other sporting medals, certificates, obituaries, photographs in uniform and other items.
Thomas Arthur Warne-Browne 21/7/1898 - 13/10/1962 had a long and distinguished military career, as a gallant young pilot in the First World War he eventually served for 37 years with the RAF reaching the ran of Ar Marshal. Having joined the Royal Naval Air Service at the age of 17 he and his Observer were awarded Distinguished Conduct Medals in 1918:
Flt Sub-Lieut. Thomas Arthur Warne-Browne, R.N.A.S. Obs. Sub-Lieut. Frederick Stratton Russell, R.N.A.S.
For the skill and determination displayed by them on the 18th March, 1918, when carrying out a reconnaissance over Bruges and Blankenberghe under heavy anti-aircraft fire. Both these officers have taken part in many reconnaissances over the enemy lines, often in face of heavy ant-aircraft fire and attacks by hostile aircraft, and have always displayed great gallantry and determination. (Gazette 17/4/18 p.4647).
During the Second World War he served as Senior Engineer Office, Headquarters, Coastal Command, before commanding 43 Group until 1947.
The archive includes: Silver Royal Tournament award engraved '1923 Tug of War 110 Stone Royal Air Force First Prize, in case of issue. Silver 'Winner's Open Tug of War R.A.F. Base 1922' medal. Mention in Despatches certificates 4th November 1940 and 2nd June 1943. Official notification of the award of OBE, KBE, Order of the Bath. Photographs to include images in uniform. A hand-written outline of his career and promotions. A collection of birth and death certificates, Wills, probate and family papers. A Visitors book from the family homes from 1926 - 1980. Press cuttings and other related items. An extensive and unique archive of papers from a distinguished pilot and senior R.A.F. Officer.

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