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whlong
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Two symbols of British and American cooperation during World War Two. --- These two brooches are possibly two of the most valuable "British Royal" gifts ever “secretly” presented to a United States private citizen, (Lawrence Dale "Larry" Bell, founder of the Bell Aircraft Company ), by foreign British Royal leaders since the American Revolutionary War. The pictures posted are photos of the brooches as well as supplementary photos to assist in backing up ongoing research. -- "Google" -- Part 2, Part 3,Part 4, Part 5, Part 6, Part 7, Part 8, Part 9, Part 10, Part 11, and Part 12 - The Bell P-39 Airacobra brooches of Lawrence Dale "Larry" Bell Founder of The Bell Aircraft Company, for a more detailed historical, and educational accounting and description including dates. ------- "Google" -- Part 9 The Bell P-39 Airacobra Brooches of Lawrence Dale "Larry" Bell, Founder of The Bell Aircraft Company. -- For "Precious Metal Analysis" under the oversight and conducted by, "Koved Technology, LLC.", representing "The Thermo-Fisher Scientific Corporation".
Picture #1 (left): Is a very rare color photograph supplied by Tim Whetstone, the director of "The Lawrence Dale Bell Museum", in Mentone, IN. On the right is Lawrence 'Larry' Dale Bell and on the left is King Peter II, King of Yugoslavia. King Peter II visited the United States from June 21 and stayed till June 29, 1942. King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother, refused to leave England during the bombing by Hitler's forces. During this visit to the United States, King Peter II and Prime Minister Winston Churchill were guests of President Franklin D. Roosevelt at The White House in The United States. King Peter II addressed the United States Congress. The King also visited many United States industrial sites, including The Bell Aircraft Wheatfield Plant. The Production, supply, and delivery of the P-39 Airacobra to the RAF was the primary concern. King Peter II often acted as a representative of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother, of The United Kingdom, ( King Peter II's Godparents ). ( King Peter II was also a member of the RAF ---- the Royal Air Force, of the United Kingdom ). ( see " The Bellringer", Bell Aircrafts monthly news publication, issues 8/1942 page 20 -- and -- 7/1945 page 18 ). After his U.S. visit, King Peter II traveled to Canada.
In the photo above, both gentlemen are surrounded by security and both are wearing wooden p-39 Airacobra brooches/badges. These accessories were given to important visitors of the Bell Aircraft Wheatfield Plant where the P-39 Airacobras were being manufactured and where test flights were being conducted. -- ( as well as "Top Secret" early " Jet Engine Research" ) ----- "As seen in the photograph above, King Peter II, is wearing a Yugoslavia military uniform, however, King Peter II, also belonged to the Royal Air Force of the United Kingdom (R.A.F.), and was the "Godson" and Envoy of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother. -- ( King Peter ll often acted as "Special Envoy" for King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother ).
After the death of both of his parents, King Peter II, the godson of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother, of The United Kingdom, spent much of his younger years at Windsor Castle. King Peter II, was often in the company of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Winston Churchill, King George VI, Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother, of Great Britain, and other military leaders/heads of states.
The United Kingdom purchased approximately one thousand P-39 Airacobra fighter airplanes (P-400 caribou), prior to and during World War II.
Picture #2 (second from left): the P-39 Airacobra - Diamond and Platinum Brooch -- the only one in existence -- presented in June, 1942.
Picture #3 (3rd from left): the P-39 Airacobra --- "The Silver Bullet" / "Victory In Europe" / "V-E Day" Brooch / "GVII" -- made of silver and platinum -- is the only one in existence -- presented to Lawrence Dale Bell -- "Larry" Bell, Founder of the BELL AIRCRAFT COMPANY, in July, 1945, by King Peter II. ( Godson of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother ). This brooch was given in appreciation for his work helping to bring-- "VICTORY IN EUROPE" -- GVll -- or better known as -- "V-E DAY" -- to Great Britain, ( The United Kingdom ), May 8, 1945. ---- Germany surrendered May 7, 1945. During a nationwide radio address, ( May 8, 1945 ), Winston Churchill, announced "V-E DAY" to all of Great Britain, Eastern Europe. This marked the end of World War Two in Europe. --- Japan surrendered September 2, 1945, marking the end of World War Two, world wide. ---------- "Google" - Part 7 The Bell P-39 Airacobra Brooches compared to General Dwight D. Eisenhower's Russian, "Order of Victory Commendation". -- The Russian "Order of Victory" was Presented to General Eisenhower by Joseph Stalin at the end of World War Two. Multiple high definition photographs were supplied for this comparison, by Troy Elkins, Museum Registrar, of "The Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum". This Russian "Order of Victory Commendation" is on permanent display at "The Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum".
Picture #4 (far right): King Peter II, the godson of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother, of the United Kingdom, sitting in the pilot's seat of a P-39 Airacobra fighter airplane during his visit, ( 1942 ), to the Wheatfield Plant of the Bell Aircraft Company.
These and other items were left behind by Lucille M. Bell, ( wife of Lawrence Dale "Larry" Bell ), of 6 Lagomar road, Palm Beach, FL
Research is ongoing. If you have any information you would like to add or any questions of a historical or educational nature about these items, please contact -- Wayne H. Long -- via email at ---- whlong2715@gmail.com. ---- via phone / text - 843-685-9468, U.S.A. ------ Also, "Google", ---- "The Bell Diamond" of Lawrance Dale "Larry" Bell. -- A 6.18 ct., emerald cut diamond, given to Lucille M. Bell, ( wife ), by Larry Bell, founder of The Bell Aircraft Company. -- ( updated 4/10/2023 )
