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RAF3b8

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13 May 72 - BFPS 1286 - No.3 Sqn. RAF - 60th Anniversary of the formation of the squadron. Signed by Air Commodore F.M.F. West, VC, CBE, MC, flew in 3 Sqn. Wg.Cdr. R.C. Wilkinson OBE, DFM & Bar, flew Gladiators and Hurricanes with 3 Sqn. 1937 during fighting over France. H.K. (Ken) Hughes DFC, flew 79 and 87 squadrons North Africa/Italy, joining 3 Sqn in 1944. Wg.Cdr. E.M. (Red) Sparrow DFC, AFC, flew Tempests operationally with the squadron. A.C. Alan East AFC with the squadron 1954-57 - flew with Red Arrows in 1972. Sir David Checketts KCVO, flew Canberra B8 bombers with 3 squadron. Grp.Capt. P.H. Champniss AFC, appointed CO 3 Sqn 1972. A.V.M. R.E. Johns CBE, LVO, flying instructor of Prince of Wales. Task Command 3 Sqn. 1915. Full details enclosed. 60 NUMBERED & ISSUED.

RAF6d

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Pilot Signed BBC Stamp.

RAF6aD

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Signed by Gp Capt W G Devas CBE, DFC, AFC a member of No29 Sqn in 1935.

RAF8aR

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As RAF 8a but 3 Oct 73 FPO 958 Postmark and added cachet Flown from RAF Gibraltar on the Inauguration Day of the new Governor of Gibraltar. . Certified copy No 38 of 48 issued.

RAF9AIH

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RAF9AIH as RAF9a but special printed cachet, Signed by Lord Balfour of Inchtyre, World War 1 Morane - Saulnier Pilot ( aircraft shown on the cover ) & Wg Cdr J Harris CO 201 Sqn.Certified of 60 covers issued.

RAF14c

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RAF 5 Sqn FDC Signed 2 WW1 Pilots

26 Jul 73 BFPS 1403 60th Anniversary of the Formation of the Squadron.Flown to RAF Akrotiri in VC 10 then in Lightning for air refuelled flight , Cyprus to Leconfield. Returned to Akrotiri with a fault cover transferred to Britannia and flown to RAF Leconfield. Personally Signed by the Lightning Pilot Sqn Ldr T J L Gauvain and to founder members of no 5 Sqn from 1913.,Wg Cdr Hollingworth and Wg Cdr T E Guttery MBE ( RFC Number 579 ) Served as a boy in South Staffordshire Regiment. Transferred to the RFC 12 Aug 1912 orginally served with No 3 Squadron then transferred to No 5 Sqn. Went to France 1914 technical duties in connection with flying.Whilst serving with 23 Wing he devised the modifications to the Sopwith Camel to produce two seater dual control versions. During WW2 served on various staff appointments with technical and flying training commands and at the Ministry of Aircraft production.Certified No of 1250 signed Project Officer.

RAF15c

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RAF 42 Sqn Signed Philpot Stalag Luft Escaper
26 Nov 73 Ascension & 8 Aug 73 St Mawgan postmarks. No 42 Squadron Royal Air Force. International Air Day RAF St Mawgan 8th August 1973. Cover depicts BE 2E No 42 Sqn Sept 1916 & Nimrod 1973. Flown cachet on the back flown in Nimrod XV253 of 42 Sqn on exercise to Ascension Islands and return Captain Wg Cdr D W Hann OC No 42 Sqn. Personally Signed by Wg Cdr D W Hann and Signed by Flt Lt Oliver Philpot
On 11th Dec 1941 Flt Lt Philpot flying a Beaufort of 42 Sqn took off from Leuchars in Scotland . A Convoy was spotted decided to attack was hit by gun fire and forced to ditch picked up by German Vessel. Flt Lt Philpot was shuffled to sa series of camps until he finally arrived at Sagan. Flt Lt Oliver Philpot MC DFC who escaped via the Wooden Horse. ( escaped by tunnelling out of Stalag - Luft 111 under cover of a home made box vaulting horse.)Details enclosed.Certified Copy No of 1297 Signed project Officer. RAF Ref No RAF 15c

RAF17bgNR

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As RAF17b but also Signed by General Adolf Galland (head of the Luftwaffe's fighters and an ace with over 100 aerial victories) Erich Rudorffer, Knights Cross with Swords WW11 Ace with 222 victories; 13 in one mission; 10 4 -engined bombers and 12 jet victories.Col D.E.Neumann JG27 Messerschmitt Fight Pilot Battle of Britain about 50 missions over England 13 victories.

RAF18c

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RAF FDC 51 Sqn Signed Cunningham B of B Pilot
RAF18c 27 Aug 73 BFPS 1420. 20th Anniversary of Comet 2 XK655 27th August 1973. No 51 Squadron Royal Air Force. Personally Signed By the Pilots Wg Cdr W H Bonner and John Cunningham Battle of Britain WWll Ace. Group Captain John Cunningham CBE, DSO, DFC De Havilland Aircraft Company Chief Test Pilot.Group Captain John Cunningham was a 604 Sqn Battle of Britain Pilot & became CO of 85 Sqn equipped with Mosquito Night Fighters. He became one of the leading nightfighter pilots, was credited with 20 victories & earned the name Cats Eyes . In 1946 he resumed his Test Pilot career with de Havillands & was prominent in the development of his Comet, Sea Vixon, DH110, Nimrod & Trident . Flown on Comet First Test Flight Captain Gp Capt Cunningham Flown Hatfield - Local, 20th Anniversary Flight Captain Wg Cdr W H Bonner RAF Wyton to Hatfield then Special Flight Captain Gp Capt Cunningham Hatfield to Nice to Hatfield. Certified No 1024 of 1250 Signed Backstamped Hatfield Birthplace of the comet and received at Nice Airport.RAF

RAF19bg7

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as RAF19b but Signed by Alan W Gear DFC 32 Hurricane Sqn, Battle of Britain fighter pilot.
Sqn Ldr G Leggett 615, 245 & 46 Battle of Britain fighter pilot,
Sqn LDr H.M.T.Heron 266 & 46 Sqn Battle of Britain Fighter pilot.
Avis Hearn awarded M M for Bravery during Battle of Britain whilst under stuka attack on poling radar station Aug 1940. Trevor Gray 64 Sqn Sqn Battle of Britain fighter pilot . and by Luftwaffe Fighter Pilots Lt Hermann Neuhoff Knights Cross 16 6 1942 with the 111.JG53 1st Victory 2 3 1940 . On the 10 4 1942 shot down by another German aircraft over Malta and taken prisoner. 452 missions 40 Victories ( 21 Russia) also .
Erich Hartmann, the son of a doctor, was born in Weissach,Germany, on 19th April, 1922. He joined the Luftwaffe and was sent to the Eastern Front in the autumn in 1942. An outstanding pilot he was appointed Squadron Commander of Fighter Group 53 in 1944. Flying a ME109 it is claimed he made 352 kills during WW11. In 30 months of fighting he flew 1,425 combat missions and was shot down sixteen times but was never wounded. Erich Hartmann was captured by the Red Army in 1945 and held in a prison camp for ten years. After his release in 1955 he joined the West German Air force Top WW11 Fighter pilot..Details enclosed

RAF20d

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Special Signed by H M King Hussein of Jordan Flown by the Kind. Certified Copy of 55

RAF23c

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19 Sqn RAF FDC Flown Lightning Signed Pilot plus 3
4 Apr 74 BFPS 1453 25th Anniversary of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Special Postmark on QE 10p stamp. No 19 Squadron Royal Air Force, 25th Anniversary of the Formation of NATO. Cover depicts 19 Squadron Dolphin E4514 in France 1918, English Electric Lighting F2A XN773 at RAF Gutersloh ( Germany ) in 1974 and 19 Squadron badge. Flown in Lightning FMk2A Bravo of 19 Squadron on a radar interception sortie. Personally Signed by NATO Commander ACM Sir Lewis Hodges RAF, Also Signed by , Colonel A Van Oosten Royal Netherlands Air Force who was captured by the Japanese and worked on the Burma Railway until his liberation in 1945 and Brig General Ghenne Belgian Air Force, who was an active member of Belgium's Secret Army and Wing also Wg Cdr Vangucci who flew Vampires and became CO of No19 Squadron commanding Officer RAF Gutersloh and Lightning Pilot. Backstamps Air Chief Marshal Deputy Commander in Chief Allied Forces Central Europe, Unit Nat Support 2 ATAF Rhindhalen, 19 Sqn Dolphin, NAK Commandant NORTHAG/ TWOAAF and RAF Post Office Gutersloh BFPO 47 4 Apr 74. RAF Ref No 23c Certified copy of of 1244 signed by the Project Officer.

RAF23aLo

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Signed by AVM C G Lott 43 sqn Fighter Pilot & WW11 Ace 5 OC 43 Sqnand Signed by another cannot read the name W J .grimshaw ??......
AVM C G Lott Who took over command of No 43 Squadron, flying Spitfire I's in late 1939, he was wounded during the early stages of the Battle of Britain, losing his right eye, thereby missing the main portion of the Battle. Recovered he joined the HQ staff of No 13 Group. In the USA he was responsible for overseeing the training of RAF pilots in the country.
Citation for the award of the Distinguished Service Order
"Squadron Leader Charles George Lott, D.F.C. (05239)
Since 1st June,1940, this officer has led his squadron on operational patrols over Dunkirk, Amiens and Abbeville, and other parts of enemy occupied territory. In July,1940, as leader of a section of Hurricanes, he pressed home an attack in adverse weather conditions against six Messerschmitt 110's. During the combat Squadron Leader Lott's aircraft was badly hit but, displaying great skill, despite an injury which eventually. necessitated the removal of an eye, he brought his aircraft to within 3 miles of the base before he was compelled to abandon it. He has personally destroyed two enemy aircraft and possibly another. This officer has displayed outstanding leadership and an intense desire to engage the enemy. He has set a magnificent example to all pilots in his squadron. Received DSO on 30th August 1940 £19.95

RAF25c

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RAF FDC 100 Sqn Signed R P Beamont
13 Nov 74 BFPS 1437 100 Sqn Royal Air Force 25th Anniversary of First Flight of the Canberra 13 May 1974. Cover depicts a 100 RFC France 1917 160 HP Beardmore & a Canberra. Red flown cachet flown by Wg Cdr R P Beamont from British Aircraft Corporation Airfield Warton in a 100 Sqn Canberra T MK 4 No WJ 861 to commemorate the first Canberra flight by him on 13th May 1949 Personally Signed Wg.Cdr.R.P.Beamont.Battle of Britain Fighter pilot with 87 (F) WW11 Ace.(5).Shot down 13th October 1944 spent the rest of the war as a P.O.W..After repatriation became experimental test pilot with the Gloster Aircraft Company then moved to De Havilland as a demonstration pilot ,then to English Electric Company.Beamont managed all the prototype tests on the Canberra, establishing two Atlantic records.He then undertook the P.1 Lightning test programme during which he became the first British test pilot to fly at the speed of sound in a level flight and the first pilot to fly a British Aircraft at twice the speed of soundCertified Copy of 1236 Signed. Backstamps No 100 Sqn 13 May 1974 RAF.

RAF27bg8

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as RAF17b but Signed by Alan W Gear DFC 32 Hurricane Sqn, Battle of Britain fighter pilot.
Sqn Ldr G Leggett 615, 245 & 46 Battle of Britain fighter pilot,
Sqn Ldr H.M.T.Heron 266 & 46 Sqn Battle of Britain Fighter pilot.
Avis Hearn awarded M M for Bravery during Battle of Britain whilst under stuka attack on poling radar station Aug 1940.
Trevor Gray 64 Sqn Sqn Battle of Britain fighter pilot . Russell C Haworth ( Krazy Kid ) Mustangs fighter Ace with 5 Me 109s shot down WW11 ace
and by Luftwaffe Fighter Pilots Lt Johann Pichler Knights Cross August 1940 with the 111.JG77Total of about 700 missions, 75 victories ( 29 East, 16 four engined) several ships sunk near Crete, also .
Erich Hartmann, the son of a doctor, was born in Weissach,Germany, on 19th April, 1922. He joined the Luftwaffe and was sent to the Eastern Front in the autumn in 1942. An outstanding pilot he was appointed Squadron Commander of Fighter Group 53 in 1944. Flying a ME109 it is claimed he made 352 kills during WW11. In 30 months of fighting he flew 1,425 combat missions and was shot down sixteen times but was never wounded. Erich Hartmann was captured by the Red Army in 1945 and held in a prison camp for ten years. After his release in 1955 he joined the West German Air force Top WW11 Fighter pilot.Details enclosed

RAF29d

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RAF FDC 10 Sqn Signed Chapman WW1 Fighter Pilot.
1 Ja 75 Farnborough Hants No 10 Squadron Royal Air Force 60th Anniversary of Formation of the Squadron 1st January 1975. Cover depicts Longhorn S7 1915, Handley Page No 10 Sqn 1930 & VC 10 1975. Red Flown Cachet Flown from RAE Farnborough on a special training flight to RAF Brize Norton in VC 10 of No 10 Registration XV103 Edward Mannock VC.
Personally Signed by Air Chief Marshal Sir Ronald Ivelaw
In 1917 at the age of 18 he enlisted in the Royal Flying Corps and was posted to No.12 FTS (Flying Training School) at Thetford and then to No.53 FTS at Narborough. He qualified for his Wings in January 1918 and in February, with the rank of 2nd Lieutenant, he was posted to No.10 Squadron RFC in France. Here he undertook mainly artillery observation flights along the Western Front and some bombing operations. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and soon after was promoted to the rank of acting Captain, taking over the command of the Squadron 'B' Flight.
At the end of the First World War, Flying Officer Ivelaw-Chapman, DFC, RAF volunteered for service overseas and was posted to No.97 Squadron in India in 1919.
Ivelaw-Chapman returned to the Air Ministry and was engaged in rewriting the RAF War Manual Part One - Operations. He found this a heavy responsibility as it was clear that war was imminent. Early in World War 2, Ivelaw-Chapman was promoted to Acting Group Captain and took over as station commander of Linton-on-Ouse No.4 Bomber Group. After 10 months he was posted back to London to undertake further staff duties. During this period he was involved in intelligence planning staff work at the highest level which included the D-Day landings. With the rank of Air7 Commodore, he was posted to be a Base Commander in No.1 Group at Elsham Wolds in late 1943. In early May 1944 Ivelaw-Chapman flew in a Lancaster bomber as an extra crew member with Flt. Lt. Max Shearer RNZAF. The target was a large German ammunition dump at Aubigne Racan. After bombing the target the bomber was attacked by a night fighter and shotdown. Only Ivelaw Chapman and the Air Bomber, Sgt. Joe Ford RAAF, were able to escape by parachute. Later captured
Vice President of the RAF Escaping Society.Certified Cover of 1248.Signed project officer. Details enclosed

RAF31d

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RAF31d Signed.Marshal of the Royal Air Force The Lord Elworthy GCB,CBE,DSO,MVO,DFC,AFC,MA. Chief of the Defence Staff August 5th 1967 to April 8th 1971, Pilot on XV Squadron from October 1935 to November 1937. Certified Copy No 43 of 50 issued. Signed by the project Officer Flt Lt Roberson.

RAF32d

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RAF 48 Sqn Signed M Tugwell Parachute Regt
24 Mar 75 BFPS 1491 30th Anniversary Operation Varsity . Picture cachet of Bristol F2B 1917, Dakota 1944 & Lockheed Hercules. Red Cachet Dropped with a stick of 13 Paratroops of the Parachute Regiment on Everleigh DZ, on Salisbury Plain from Hercules C Mk1 XV 205 of No 48 Squadron Captain Flt Lt A B Law Personally Signed by Brigadiar Maurice Tugwell who was commissioned as an emergency officer into the Parachute Regiment in June 1944, and became a regular after the war. He served in Palestine, Malaya, Cyprus, the Persian Gulf, Germany, Singapore and Iran, rising to the rank of Brigadiar. He is editor and part author of the Unquiet Peace and author of Airbourne to Battle.Details enclosed. Ceritified Copy of 1173 Signed.

RAF33d

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7 5 75 Aisne No 57 Squadron Royal Air Force. 30th Anniversary of VE Day & Operation Exodus The Repatriation by Air of Ex Prisoners of War.Cover depicts 57 Squadron FE2d in France 1917, Avro Lancaster B1 in 1945, HP Victor K1A Tanker XH849 at RAF Marham in 1975 and 57 Squadron Badge. Flown in 57 Sqn Victor XA928 from RAF Gutersloh ( Germany ) to RAF Marham on Air to Air Refuelling sortie.Pilot Sqn Ldr Seymore. Personally Signed by Air Marshal Sir Michael Beetham, 57 Squadron Lancaster Pilot who took part in Operation Exodus in 1945, Air Marshal Sir Ivor Groom OC 57 squadron 1953 to 54 and Air Marshal Sir Machael Gigging OC 57 Squadron 1959 to 1960. With French Liberation 1.00 stamp with Guignicourt Aisne CDS postmark. ( Where Sir Michael Beetham flew Repartriation flights from in 1945. Backstamped RAF Gutersolh & RAF Marham. Certified Copy No of 1226 Covers Signed Project Officer. RAF Ref No

RAF33aF

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RAF 57 Sqn 30th Anniv VE Day Signed Reflown Victor Crew XL 512 .
7 5 75 Aisne No 57 Squadron Royal Air Force. 30th Anniversary of VE Day & Operation Exodus The Repatriation by Air of Ex Prisoners of War. Cover depicts 57 Squadron FE2d in France 1917, Avro Lancaster B1 in 1945, HP Victor K1A Tanker XH849 at RAF Marham in 1975 and 57 Squadron Badge. Flown in 57 Sqn Victor XA928 from RAF Gutersloh ( Germany ) to RAF Marham on Air to Air Refuelling sortie.Pilot Sqn Ldr Seymore. Reflown in Victor XH 648 on the last Victor MK 1 flight by 57 Squadron 2 June 1976. Flight details Marham - Imperial War Museum Airfield Duxford ( Where this aircraft will remain on permanent display ) 23 mins. Crew Capt Sqn Ldr A Cunnane, Co - Pilot Gp Capt D Parry - Evans, Nav Plot Wg Cdr M A Sutherland, Nav Rag Flt Lt A B Thompson, AEO Flt Lt D G Head. Personally Signed by the Crew Crew Capt Sqn Ldr A Cunnane, Co - Pilot Gp Capt D Parry - Evans, Nav Plot Wg Cdr M A Sutherland, Nav Rag Flt Lt A B Thompson, AEO Flt Lt D G Head. Certified Copy of 257 numbered & issued Signed. . Detailed cachet on the back.

RAF33aFa

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RAF 57 Sqn 30th Anniv VE Day Signed Reflown Victor Crew XL 512 .
7 5 75 Aisne No 57 Squadron Royal Air Force. 30th Anniversary of VE Day & Operation Exodus The Repatriation by Air of Ex Prisoners of War. Cover depicts 57 Squadron FE2d in France 1917, Avro Lancaster B1 in 1945, HP Victor K1A Tanker XH849 at RAF Marham in 1975 and 57 Squadron Badge. Flown in 57 Sqn Victor XA928 from RAF Gutersloh ( Germany ) to RAF Marham on Air to Air Refuelling sortie.Pilot Sqn Ldr Seymore. Reflown in Victor XL 512 on the first squadron K2 sortie following the allocation to 57 Squadron of Victor K2 Tanker aircraft 7 June 1976. Flight details Marham - Marham Task Air - Air Refuelling over North Sea 2 hrs 25 mins . Crew Capt Flt Lt A R Clark, Co - Pilot Flt Lt R C Bailey, Nav Plot Fg Off C S Brakewell, Nav Rag Flt Lt C H Painting ,AEO Flt Lt E L Guy. Personally Signed by the Crew Capt Flt Lt A R Clark, Co - Pilot Flt Lt R C Bailey, Nav Plot Fg Off C S Brakewell, Nav Rag Flt Lt C H Painting ,AEO Flt Lt E L Guy. Certified Copy of 257 numbered & issued Signed. . Detailed cachet on the back

RAF34c

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RAF34c FDC 20 Sqn Special Signed 3 Pilot
6 Jul 1975 BFPS 1513 RAF Wildenrath Special Postmark. RAF 20 Squadron Royal Air Force Open Day at RAF Wildenrath 6th Air Force .Cover depicts WW1 Bristol Scout 1916 Hurricane 1944 & Harrier Personally Signed by Air Vice Marshal R.P.Harding , Mentioned in despatches , took command 20 SQn 1946,flying Spitfires , flying tours with 256 & 96 Sqns. Appointed Officer Commanding RAF Valley July 1965

Air Chief Marshall Sir Patrick Hine . He became Air Officer C in C for RAF Strike Command and C in C for the UK Air Forces in 1988 to 91. He has also been the Military Adviser to British Aerospace Plc since 1992 . He served with Nos 1, 93, 111 Sqns from 1952 to 69. Also during this time was a member of Treble One's famous Black Arrows aerobatic team. He then Commanded No 92 Sqn in 1962 to 64. flew Lightings. & Wg.Cdr.D.C.G.Brook Was hunter Pilot 1 Sqn, joined 14 Sqn Still flying HuntersTook over commandard of 20 SQn in January 1974. Full details enclosed. Certified 255 of 1250 Signed Project Officer.

RAF35bg7

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as RAF35b but Signed by a General Adolf Galland (head of the Luftwaffe's fighters and an ace with over 100 aerial victories), Oscar Romm, Knight's Cross.229 missions 54 fighter sorties 92 Victories .1 JG52 photo of self -enclosed Georg-Hermann Greiner flew a total of 204 missions and shot down 51 enemy aircraft, of which 47 were at night. He shot down four four-engine bombers during the day. Alan W Gear DFC 32 Hurricane Sqn, Battle of Britain fighter pilot.Sqn Ldr G Leggett 615, 245 & 46 Battle of Britain fighter pilot, Sqn Ldr H.M.T.Heron 266 & 46 Sqn Battle of Britain Fighter pilot.Avis Hearn awarded M M for Bravery during Battle of Britain whilst under stuka attack on poling radar station Aug 1940.Trevor Gray 64 Sqn Sqn Battle of Britain fighter pilot .

RAF36d

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Special as above but Signed by Rt Hon Roy Mason MP 100 numbered & issued.

RAF38cg7

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as RAF38cbut R C Newman Signature missing but Signed by a General Adolf Galland (head of the Luftwaffe's fighters and an ace with over 100 aerial victories), Erich Rudorffer KC, OL,S. 1000 missions, 222 victories. Shot down 16 times.Flew in Battle of Britian with JG 54.Alan W Gear DFC 32 Hurricane Sqn, Battle of Britain fighter pilot.Sqn Ldr G Leggett 615, 245 & 46 Battle of Britain fighter pilot, Sqn Ldr H.M.T.Heron 266 & 46 Sqn Battle of Britain Fighter pilot.Avis Hearn awarded M M for Bravery during Battle of Britain whilst under stuka attack on poling radar station Aug 1940.Trevor Gray 64 Sqn Sqn Battle of Britain fighter pilot .

RAF40c

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RAF No 35 Sqn Flown in Vulcan Signed Bennett pathfinder.
1 Feb 76 BFPS1522 60th Anniversary of No 35 Squadron Brown flown cachet Flown in Vulcan XL 443 RAF Marham to RAF Scampton on Bombing and Navigation Sortie. Flight time 2 hours 40 Minutes. Personally Signed by Air Vice Marshal D C T Bennett. He was initially told that he would be appointed a Group Capt in Training Command, but when this was downgraded to Squadron Leader, he declined the offer, He was eventually granted the rank of Wing Commander and sent to establish a Navigation School at Eastbourne. Having successfully set up this school, he requested an active assignment and was appointed CO of No 77 Squadron. He flew on operations as often as possible but always with a different crew by replacing that crew's pilot, that way he was able to assess the efficiency of all his crews. April 1942 brought a move to the command of No 10, newly equipped with the four-engined Halifax. Later the same month (27th), he took part in a combined raid by No's 10, 35 and 76 squadron against the Tirpitz. Hit by flak his aircraft caught fire and he set course for Sweden. Unable to make Sweden he ordered his crew to bale out whilst he remained at the controls before making his own escape. Landing in deep snow he located his wireless operator and with the help of friendly Norwegians he managed to cross the border into Sweden and eventually return to Britain resuming command of his squadron one month after baling out and to receive an immediate DSO. However, when No 10 Sqn was posted to the Middle East, he did not accompany them as he was summoned to HQ Bomber Command to see the AOC in C, Arthur Harris, his old CO from the flying boat days. Certified copy No of 1250 .

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RAF1a

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RAF1b

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RAF1c

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RAF2a

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RAF2b

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RAF2c

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RAF2pWW1

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RAF3a

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RAF3bA

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RAF3aS

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RAF3b8

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RAF4a

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RAF4b

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RAF5a

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RAF5b

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RAF5c

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RAF6a

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RAF6b

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RAF6c

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RAF6d

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RAF6e

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RAF6aD

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RAF6aHR

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RAF7a

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RAF7b

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RAF7c

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RAF8a

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RAF8b

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RAF8c

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RAF8aR

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RAF9a

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RAF9b

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RAF9c

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RAF9aH

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RAF9AIH

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RAF9agR

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RAF10a

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RAF10b

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RAF10c

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RAF11a