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Preface to a King's Audience
A Royal Flying Corps lieutenant recounts his dramatic escape from Germany via Belgium and Holland. He reaches Rotterdam, is aided by Dutch civilians, then sails to England. In London he cables home, aids war officials with frontline insights, and is formally received by King George V at Buckingham Palace, describing the king’s cordial, personal reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland
Rotterdam
Belgium
Ghent
Einhoffen
Elaboffen
America
England
Tke
Mame
Antwerp
Coe
Germany
Gereman
France
Rotter
War Department
Auilion
Luxembourg
London
Royal Flying Corps
Rica
Paul Raney
O'Brien
Xou
Fries
Ovirien
Pat O'Brien
Pat O Brien
Egmland
P. A. O'Brien
Royal Fising Corps
Regent's Palace Hotel
Buckingham Palace
Cromer
Otters
Buckingham
Pritay
Hefef
Pice
Obrien
Kalner
Gourtral
Earl Cromer
Ain
Italy
Egypt
Eart Cromer
Royal Flylog Corps
Bukingham
Iig
Biney Hart Cromer
Atterwants