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Slessor, Sir John Cotesworth, (1897-1979), Knight, Marshal of the Royal Air Force
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Surname: | Slessor |
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Pretitle: | Sir |
Forenames: | John Cotesworth |
Gender: | Male |
Date: | 1897-1979 |
Title: | Knight |
History: | Marshall of the Royal Air Force. Director of Plans, Air Ministry 1937-1940. Air Commodore 1939. Air Vice-Marshall 1941. Commanded No.5 Group, Bomber Command 1941-1942. Air Marshall 1943. C-in-C Coastal Command 1943-1944. Air Chief Marshall 1946. |
Biography: | ODNB link for Slessor, Sir John Cotesworth (1897-1979) Knight Marshal of the Royal Air Force |
References: | DNB; NCA Rules |
Name authority reference: | GB/NNAF/P275152 (Former ISAAR ref: GB/NNAF/P133823 ) |
Online related resources | Bibliography of British and Irish History link for Sir John Cotesworth Slessor |
Number | Description | Held by | Reference | Further information |
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1914-1980: Marshal Sir John Slessor: Papers
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The National Archives, Kew
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AIR 75
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2 |
1914-1980: Marshal Sir John Slessor: Papers
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The National Archives, Kew
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AIR 75
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3 |
1914-80: papers
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The National Archives
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AIR 75
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See Annual Return 1993
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4 |
1955-62: corresp with Andrew Boyle
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Cambridge University Library: Department of Manuscripts and University Archives
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MS Add.9429
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NRA 44087
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5 |
1937-67: corresp with Sir BH Liddell Hart
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King's College London: Liddell Hart Centre for Military Archives
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KCLMA Liddell Hart B H
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NRA 19291
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6 |
1964-1968: corresp, articles and press cuttings
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King's College London: Liddell Hart Centre for Military Archives
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See Annual Return 2007
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