Message of sympathy from Hugh Trenchard (1873-1956), Marshal of the Royal Air Force, to Sir Keith Smith. The message reads, "Dear Smith, I am intensely grieved to get the news of the fatal accident that has overtaken your brother, and I hasten to express on behalf of all ranks of the Royal Air Force our deep sorrow. May I say on my own behalf that I am inexpressibly grieved, and that you have my great sympathy with you in the loss of your brilliant brother."

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