Archie Lamb
Sir Archie Lamb | |
|---|---|
| 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.