Winston Churchill wrote his own breakfast menu - including whisky and a cigar - on his last official flight to the USA.

The breakfast menu on the 1954 BOAC flight was not to the Prime Minister's liking so he wrote one out himself. He requested a two-course meal to be brought on two trays.

In his own hand, Churchill ordered: "1st Tray. Poached egg, Toast, Jam, Butter, Coffee and milk, Jug of cold milk, Cold Chicken or Meat. 2nd Tray. Grapefruit, Sugar Bowl, Glass orange squash (ice), Whisky soda." He then added: "Wash hands, cigar."

The menu was kept by the air steward and the item is now being sold along with press cuttings from the trip. The menu is expected to fetch up to £1,500 when it is sold at Mullock's auctioneers in Ludlow, Shropshire, on St George's Day.

Auctioneer Richard Westwood-Brookes said: "This is one of the most remarkable pieces of Churchill memorabilia we have seen. It shows what a hearty breakfast he ate and it was all washed down with a whisky, after which he smoked a cigar. It is the type of indulgence we've come to associate with Churchill and it reassuring to know he ate so well in his 80th year."

What can I say... typical Tory!


At least it made getting him on and off easier...

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