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  Douglas, 14th Duke of Hamilton and his three brothers, painted by Theodore Ramos, in 1970, from an earlier photograph  
                 
  Douglas, 14th Duke of Hamilton and his three brothers, painted by Theodore Ramos, in 1970, from an earlier photograph - click for Scran Resource
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Formerly hanging in Hamilton Palace, South Lanarkshire, now at Lennoxlove, East Lothian

The four sons of the 13th Duke of Hamilton had the unique distinction of all being active Royal Air Force squadron commanders and flying instructors - this notwithstanding the strong naval tradition in their father's family.

 
                 
 

Lord David (b.1912) is in the uniform of a Squadron Leader; the 14th Duke (b.1903) and Lord Nigel, the Earl of Selkirk (b.1908), are both Group Captains; and Lord Malcolm (b.1909), a Wing Commander.

The duke and Lord Nigel were awarded the Air Force Cross for their distinguished services to aviation and the duke was mentioned in despatches during World War II. Lord Malcolm was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and Lord David was killed on active service in 1944.

 
                 
                 
                 
                 
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