The losses experienced by the MacRobert family in World War Two were enormous but at the same time typical of the devastation caused by the war. The first Short Stirling to go by the name MacRobert's Reply took to the air in September 1941 and Lady Rachel marked the occasion with a letter to the crew. His final mission in the aircraft was over the French port city of Brest, for which he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for his bravery and skill.
Published at: 2025-05-06 21:56:51
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