Margaret Thatcher and other politician signed letters

Signed letters from other prominent politicians and military figures, including prime ministers Jim Callaghan and John Major

In June 1992, author Henry Buckton began assembling correspondence from British politicians and military personnel to illustrate his book "Forewarned is Forearmed" (The Royal Observer Corps motto).

The letters include tributes from Margaret Thatcher, John Major, James Callaghan (x2 original), Tom King, Kenneth Baker, Air Vice-Marshal Johnnie Johnson (x1 original x1 printed), Air Chief Marshal Sir Christopher Foxley-Norris (printed), Group Captain Sir Hugh Dundas (printed), Group captain Tom Gleave, John Carrington, Leon Brittan, Malcolm Rifkind, Paddy Ashdown, Roy Jenkins, Douglas Hurd (x3 original) and Michael Heseltine.

"I will remember the importance of the Royal Observer Corps during the darkest days of the War. Their service to our country and people was an example of all that is best in the British character - invincible and indomitable. I am grateful to have the chance to pay tribute to each and every one of those who served."