Sir Archie Lamb | |
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British Ambassador to Norway | |
In office 1978–1980 | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Prime Minister | James Callaghan Margaret Thatcher |
Preceded by | Peter Scott |
Succeeded by | Dame Gillian Brown |
British Ambassador to Kuwait | |
In office 1974–1977 | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Prime Minister | Harold Wilson James Callaghan |
Preceded by | Sir John Wilton |
Succeeded by | Sydney Cambridge |
Personal details | |
Born | Albert Thomas Lamb 23 October 1921 Swansea, Wales |
Died | 19 October 2021 | (aged 99)
Education | Bishop Gore School |
Profession | Diplomat |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Branch/service | Royal Air Force |
Years of service | 1941–1946 |
Rank | Flight Lieutenant |
Battles/wars | Second World War |
Awards | Distinguished Flying Cross |
Sir Albert Thomas "Archie" Lamb KBE CMG DFC (23 October 1921 – 19 October 2021) was a British diplomat, writer and RAF fighter pilot. He served as British ambassador to Kuwait from 1974 to 1977, and to Norway from 1978 to 1980.