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Governor-General's wife wears air force uniform
Governor-General's wife wears air force uniform

Governor-General's wife wears air force uniform

Date8/13/1942
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Original Toronto Star caption: Governor-General's wife wears air force uniform. Princess Alice, Countess of Athlone and cousin of Queen Wilhelmina, accompanied the Dutch ruler on her visit to Uplands, wearing the air force uniform. Unscheduled part of the visit was a tour through the kitchens, at the request of the practical-minded queen.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0029913F
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