Book inscribed to Bletchley Park Air Ministry Civilian Dorothy Gunn

A book, titled 'The American', with an inscription addressed to Dorothy Gunn. The inscription, dated the 11th of December 1944, reads: "To: Dorothy Gunn An Englishwoman who understands and likes Americans, and who by her faith and genius has made a unique contribution to the success of American Air Power against Germany. Lewis Powell, Jr Lt. Col. C." Dorothy Gunn was an Air Ministry Civilian, TSAO(D) at Bletchley Park between 1941 and 1945. During her time there she worked in the Mansion, Hut 10 and Block A, (room 117) Block F(A), (room 21) Air Section - Air intelligence. Lewis Powell Jr. was a member of the Intelligence Staff of the United States Strategic Air Forces in Europe. Powell was assigned to Ultra, as one of the officers designated to monitor the use of intercepted Axis communications. He worked in England and in the Mediterranean Theater and ensured that the use of Ultra information was in compliance with the laws and rules of war, and that the use of such information did not reveal the source. He went on to become an Associate Justice of the US Supreme Court.

The role involved working within the Air Section of air intelligence at Bletchley Park. Responsibilities included monitoring intercepted Axis communications and ensuring compliance with the laws of war.

The position required a civilian capacity within the Air Ministry and the ability to handle sensitive Ultra information. It demanded a high level of discretion to ensure the source of intelligence remained secret.

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• Air Intelligence
• Intelligence Monitoring
• Communications Interception
• Compliance
• Information Security

• Government & Public Sector
• Management & Leadership
• Manufacturing
• Security & Safety
• Legal

Minimum experience

0+ years

Apply by

Sep 4, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level