Postcard, Correspondence from travelling Legatees, 1995

Historical information

A postcard to the Comradeship Committee when a Legatee was travelling in England. The postcard is a picture of the Trooping of the Colour in London shown as rows of Queen's guardsmen. It is addressed to Hugh Caffrey (?) at Legacy House. It is dated 15 June 1995. It says:
"G'day Hughie.
Recognise me. I'm behind the bloke in the hat in the back row.
Had a wonderful VE-50 week of celebrations. The RAAF were really looked after, reserve seats and all. A further week at the old dome was terrific. People were wonderful to us. Have just returned from 21 days around Europe Fantastic. About the head around the British Isles and Ireland. Regards to all at Legacy, Cheers. Ron S (?).
£2 a pint beer?

Significance

A record of a Legatee travelling and relating experiences back to his comrades in Melbourne.

Physical description

Colour postcard of London.

Inscriptions & markings

Printed "London. Trooping the Colour" 35p UK postage stamp and airmail sticker. Handwritten text in blue pen.

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