Can anyone identify this 1940s VIP
January 22, 2016 11:35 AM Subscribe
I would appreciate any help in identifying the man in the white hat inspecting troops (RAF) in Egypt c.1942/3. In other photographs taken on the same day he is seen holding a horsehair fly swat and has a binocular case over his shoulder. He must have been either a visiting Head of State, politician, diplomat or high profile entertainer. Thanks in advance.
Any chance we can see the other pictures?
posted by blue_wardrobe at 12:44 PM on January 22, 2016
posted by blue_wardrobe at 12:44 PM on January 22, 2016
Response by poster: Thanks for the Ralph Reader suggestion, sounds plausible and I am looking into it. Unfortunately the other photos are less clear or the subject is further away - this one is the best hope for an ID.
posted by Petromyzon at 1:07 PM on January 22, 2016
posted by Petromyzon at 1:07 PM on January 22, 2016
Best answer: Sir Archibald Sinclair, UK Minister of Air 1940-1945.
Here's a picture of him with the same hat on!
posted by blue_wardrobe at 1:53 PM on January 22, 2016 [8 favorites]
Here's a picture of him with the same hat on!
posted by blue_wardrobe at 1:53 PM on January 22, 2016 [8 favorites]
Response by poster: Back of the net!!!! Thank's a lot 'blue_wardrobe' - there's no disputing that ID. Thanks to 'mosk' too. I'm very pleased you have solved the mystery - it was driving me mad.
posted by Petromyzon at 2:18 PM on January 22, 2016
posted by Petromyzon at 2:18 PM on January 22, 2016
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