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Ww1 Rfc & Raf Afc Fighter Pilot Medal Group Squadron Leader Robertson 19 Sqn

Ww1 Rfc & Raf Afc Fighter Pilot Medal Group Squadron Leader Robertson 19 Sqn

Ww1 Rfc & Raf Afc Fighter Pilot Medal Group Squadron Leader Robertson 19 Sqn

Ww1 Rfc & Raf Afc Fighter Pilot Medal Group Squadron Leader Robertson 19 Sqn

Ww1 Rfc & Raf Afc Fighter Pilot Medal Group Squadron Leader Robertson 19 Sqn

Ww1 Rfc & Raf Afc Fighter Pilot Medal Group Squadron Leader Robertson 19 Sqn

Ww1 Rfc & Raf Afc Fighter Pilot Medal Group Squadron Leader Robertson 19 Sqn

Ww1 Rfc & Raf Afc Fighter Pilot Medal Group Squadron Leader Robertson 19 Sqn

Ww1 Rfc & Raf Afc Fighter Pilot Medal Group Squadron Leader Robertson 19 Sqn

Ww1 Rfc & Raf Afc Fighter Pilot Medal Group Squadron Leader Robertson 19 Sqn

Ww1 Rfc & Raf Afc Fighter Pilot Medal Group Squadron Leader Robertson 19 Sqn

Ww1 Rfc & Raf Afc Fighter Pilot Medal Group Squadron Leader Robertson 19 Sqn

Ww1 Rfc & Raf Afc Fighter Pilot Medal Group Squadron Leader Robertson 19 Sqn

Offered is a Royal Flying Corps medal group to Squadron Commander Robertson, who was a pre-war Territorial serving as a Lance Corporal in the Gloucestershire Regiment, who then was commissioned and served in France as an infantry officer before transferring to the R. C as an observer in a B. 2c (Battle of the Somme). He qualified as a pilot and was involved in 3 months of intense fighting flying a Spad S. The group consists of Air Force Cross, G. British War and Victory Medals, impressed named Capt. Territorial Force War Medal 1914-19, impressed named 2. Defence Medal 1939-45, un named as issued. Comes with extensive research and copies of: M. C, medal rolls, Army service papers, R. Service papers, London Gazettes, photographs, 9 & 19 Squadron logs, medical reports and obituary. London Gazette 1 January 1919. Note there were only 679 A. Squadron Leader Brian Kyte David Robertson. Was born on 25/5/1897 at Horfield, Bristol, he was educated at Sexeys School Bruton and enlisted 4/5/1914 with the 6th Battalion, Gloucestershire Regiment, he was an apprentice Engineer at the time. The Battalion was embodied 5/8/14 but since he had just turned 17 he was retained in England with the 2/6. Attended and passed a Machine Gun Course Colchester 7/6/1915. Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant on 10/9/1915 to the 3/6 Gloucestershire Regiment which was a home service training Battalion. His obituary states that he served in France from February 1916 as a Machine Gun Officer with the Worcester Regiment however it is more probable that it was with the Gloucesters. After 3 months he transferred to the Royal Flying Corps and qualified as an Observer on 16 May 1916 and was sent to No. C which was equipped with the B. He attended and passed another Machine Gun Course 12 29 June 1916. Robertson flew reconnaissance and artillery spotting missions during the Battle of the Somme in 1916, assisting XIII Corps on the first day. After 10 months service in France as an observer, he attended pilots school and qualified as a Pilot 16/5/1917 (Certificate 7405) being posted to No 19 Squadron R. The squadron was equipped with single seater Spad S. VIIs based at Poperinghe. The Squadron Record Book records his activities 31/8/ – 12/11/1917, including an engagement over Tourcoing on 11 September when in a battle with two enemy aircraft which they drove off to the east, returning’considerably shot about’. Just three days later they were dived upon by a formation of enemy, one of which they managed to attack and drive down damaged. Similar hot action continued, when Robertson may have accounted for an enemy aircraft over Ghulevelt on 18 October. Promoted to Captain 19/10/1917. Is not sleeping well, occasional nightmares about crashes. Has not lost confidence in his ability to fly but finds himself worrying the machine may fall to pieces, is affected by seeing numerous crashes at the Aerodrome. He remained in England becoming a flying instructor training such notables as the future Air Commodore D’Arcy Greig, who mentions Robertson in his book My Golden Flying Years. My Flight Commander, Flight Lieutenant B. Robertson, assumed responsibility for me as his pupil. Brian was a fine example of what a good instructor should be. An excellent Pilot, calm and precise, and possessing a more than ample fund of patience, while his manner at all times would be cheerful and full of confidence. He was awarded the Air Force Cross in the New Years honours list 1/1/1919, for his instructing activities. Squadron (Fighters) and was demobilised 31/3/1919. He was granted a Commission in the R. F 1/11/1921 and served in Shaibah, Iraq 1925 27 (No 84 Squadron), Staff HQ Coastal Area 1929, promoted Squadron leader 1/2/1932 retiring from the R. F 24/10/1936 on ill health. During WW2 Robertson served with the National Fire Service, Edinburgh District (awarded Defence Medal) and died on the 3/12/1961 in Edinburgh. All international items/combined orders will be sent via registered post international, via Australia Post, without exception. We list militaria and coins weekly. We provide quality mounted medals, badges and historical research. We can mount your miniature or full size medals, ribbon bars or supply replacement ribbons or badges. We can also conduct military research on your behalf and value cherished objects with a current market or insured value. We run two specialist military auctions per year. Items are accurately described & photographed. Additional costs for this standard service will be added for this service based on publicly available Australia Post rates. Please note, these items are located and will be posted from Australia. We appreciate fair feedback from you once you receive the item. We aim to give you, the customer our best customer service. The item “WW1 RFC & RAF AFC FIGHTER PILOT MEDAL GROUP SQUADRON LEADER ROBERTSON 19 SQN” is in sale since Friday, June 4, 2021. This item is in the category “Collectables\Militaria\1914 – 1918 (WWI)”. The seller is “jb_military_antiques_14″ and is located in 2/135 Russell St, Morley, Perth, WA. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Modified Item: No
  • Campaign: World War I
  • Theme: Militaria
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Country: Britain
  • Product Type: Medals
  • Era: 1910s

Fine WW2 RAF Aircrew casualty medal group 20 Year Old Pilot 235 squadron

Fine WW2 RAF Aircrew casualty medal group 20 Year Old Pilot 235 squadron

Fine WW2 RAF Aircrew casualty medal group 20 Year Old Pilot 235 squadron

Fine WW2 RAF Aircrew casualty medal group 20 Year Old Pilot 235 squadron

Fine WW2 RAF Aircrew casualty medal group 20 Year Old Pilot 235 squadron

Fine WW2 RAF Aircrew casualty medal group 20 Year Old Pilot 235 squadron

A very interesting’Battle of Atlantic’ Aircrew RAFVR casualty medal group to a 20 year old Pilot. 742675 Pilot Bernard Lawrence Terrance Crawforth was killed in action whilst flying the Blenheim IV Z5742, on May 5th, 1940. Onboard with him was William K Blackford and Cecil D Robertson (Observer). They were shot down by Me 110s during an attack on a convoy off Borkum (Germany). There was two claims of Blenheims that night, one by Ace (12 Victories) Lt Hans Hahn of 3 Stab. The other Claim by Uffz Bittner off 2 Stab. Uffz Bittner has one known victory (5th May, 1940). A very interesting casualty group to a Pilot in the RAFVR, 235 squadron. Worthy of further research. Condolence slip named”SERGEANT B. In original box addressed to his father Lawrence. Any questions please feel free to ask. The item “Fine WW2 RAF Aircrew casualty medal group 20 Year Old Pilot 235 squadron” is in sale since Monday, December 21, 2020. This item is in the category “Collectables\Militaria\World War II (1939-1945)\Medals/ Ribbons”. The seller is “mb.fineantiques.ltd” and is located in Kelso. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
  • Country/ Organization: Great Britain
  • Issued/ Not-Issued: Issued
  • Featured Refinements: Original WW2 Medal
  • Type: Medals & Ribbons
  • Conflict: World War II (1939-1945)
  • Service: Air Force
  • Era: 1914-1945

Fine WW2 RAF Pathfinder casualty medal group KIA Italy 104 squadron

Fine WW2 RAF Pathfinder casualty medal group KIA Italy 104 squadron

Fine WW2 RAF Pathfinder casualty medal group KIA Italy 104 squadron

Fine WW2 RAF Pathfinder casualty medal group KIA Italy 104 squadron

Fine WW2 RAF Pathfinder casualty medal group KIA Italy 104 squadron

Fine WW2 RAF Pathfinder casualty medal group KIA Italy 104 squadron

Fine WW2 RAF Pathfinder casualty medal group KIA Italy 104 squadron

Fine WW2 RAF Pathfinder casualty medal group KIA Italy 104 squadron

Fine WW2 RAF Pathfinder casualty medal group KIA Italy 104 squadron

An interesting WW2 RAFVR 104 squadron Pathfinder Italy casualty medal group. 995331 Flight Sergeant Gerald Harper was Killed in action on July 23rd, 1943 when he took off in Wellington HZ192 from Hani, West (Tunisia) to drop illuminators on targets in Salerno (Italy). F/SGT Harper was one of 6 casualties in Wellington HZ192. Prior to this Gerland Harper would have been performing night assults in the Western Dessert and attacking targest in Italy, with the 104 squadron. Medals all in original packets, with original ribbons, ticker tapes and condelence slip. Original box sent to his Father. Any questions please feel free to ask. The item “Fine WW2 RAF Pathfinder casualty medal group KIA Italy 104 squadron” is in sale since Monday, December 21, 2020. This item is in the category “Collectables\Militaria\World War II (1939-1945)\Medals/ Ribbons”. The seller is “mb.fineantiques.ltd” and is located in Kelso. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
  • Country/ Organization: Great Britain
  • Issued/ Not-Issued: Issued
  • Featured Refinements: Original WW2 Medal
  • Type: Medals & Ribbons
  • Conflict: World War II (1939-1945)
  • Service: Air Force
  • Era: 1914-1945

WW2 British RAF DFM Medal Group 138 Squadron SOE Sgt V Hodgkinson with Logbook

WW2 British RAF DFM Medal Group 138 Squadron SOE Sgt V Hodgkinson with Logbook

WW2 British RAF DFM Medal Group 138 Squadron SOE Sgt V Hodgkinson with Logbook

WW2 British RAF DFM Medal Group 138 Squadron SOE Sgt V Hodgkinson with Logbook

WW2 British RAF DFM Medal Group 138 Squadron SOE Sgt V Hodgkinson with Logbook

WW2 British RAF DFM Medal Group 138 Squadron SOE Sgt V Hodgkinson with Logbook

WW2 British RAF DFM Medal Group 138 Squadron SOE Sgt V Hodgkinson with Logbook

WW2 British RAF DFM Medal Group 138 Squadron SOE Sgt V Hodgkinson with Logbook

WW2 British RAF DFM Medal Group 138 Squadron SOE Sgt V Hodgkinson with Logbook

WW2 British RAF DFM Medal Group 138 Squadron SOE Sgt V Hodgkinson with Logbook. DFM named as follows; 1072877 F/S Hodgkinson RAF. The other medals of course are not named as they are British standard issue. The logbook covers his service from May 10 1941 to March 19 1946. All operations for 138 squadron are written in red and are detailed as Operations as Detailed. His citation for the DFM is as follows. Flight Sergeant Hodgkinson has now completed 38 operations. He has proved to be a keen and most efficient Wireless Operator. His abilit has greatly contributed to the efficiency of his crew and he has set a fine example to other Wireless Operators in the squadron. On the night of the 14th May 1943 when his aircraft was damaged by flak and was in difficulties with engine failure at only 300 feet, Flight Sergeant Hodgkinson calmly carried on and obtained W/T fixes which were instrumental in the safe return of the aircraft. Included in this lot is a copy of the modern soft cover squadron history of 138 by Chris Ward. A copyof his recomendation for honours and awards, a copy of flight magazine listings his DFM. Included not but not pictured is three unit photos with one of them being in front of a halifax. No writting on the back of them to designate unit but one would assume 138 squadron. Also a photo of him with possibly his wife and mother in front of buckinham palace during the investiture of the DFM by the king. Great Special Operations Executive grouping which rarely come up. The item “WW2 British RAF DFM Medal Group 138 Squadron SOE Sgt V Hodgkinson with Logbook” is in sale since Wednesday, June 17, 2020. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\Great Britain\Medals, Pins & Ribbons”. The seller is “military*antiques*toronto” and is located in North York, Ontario. This item can be shipped to United States, all countries in Europe, all countries in continental Asia, Canada, Australia.

Pappy Boyington Black Sheep Squadron Commander WW2 Medal Honor Autograph Display

Pappy Boyington Black Sheep Squadron Commander WW2 Medal Honor Autograph Display

Pappy Boyington Black Sheep Squadron Commander WW2 Medal Honor Autograph Display

Pappy Boyington Black Sheep Squadron Commander WW2 Medal Honor Autograph Display

Pappy Boyington Black Sheep Squadron Commander WW2 Medal Honor Autograph Display

Pappy Boyington Black Sheep Squadron Commander WW2 Medal Honor Autograph Display

Pappy Boyington Black Sheep Squadron Commander WW2 Medal Honor Autograph Display

Gregory”Pappy” Boyington [1912 1988] was an American combat pilot who was a United States Marine Corps fighter ace during World War II. Boyington is noted for his leadership of the famous Marine Corps squadron VMF-214”Black Sheep” and was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions and leadership in the Pacific theatre of war. The cover commemorates Charles Lindbergh’s historic 1927 flight and the autograph is signed”Pappy Boyington” in black felt pen. The cover measures 6.50 x 3.75 inches, it is affixed with [3] three U. The cover has been professionally double matted [red-white-blue] along with the image of Pappy Boyington to the dimensions of 10.50 x 18.00 inches and is in fine condition. The autograph is authentic and the display is very attractive. We have listed a nice collection of military, aviation, explorers, and astronaut autographs. Our policy is simple, all our autographs are researched and guaranteed authentic with”No” time limits. Check out my other items. Be sure to add me to your favorites list. The item “Pappy Boyington Black Sheep Squadron Commander WW2 Medal Honor Autograph Display” is in sale since Monday, January 1, 2018. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Autographs\Military”. The seller is “collectors.view” and is located in West Hempstead, New York. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Sweden, Belgium, France, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Germany, Austria, Mexico, New Zealand, Switzerland, Norway, Croatia, Bermuda, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Iceland, Jersey, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco.
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Signed by: Pappy Boyington

WW2 RAF Spitfire Pilot Casualty Medal Group 249 Squadron Malta Booth -Sussex

WW2 RAF Spitfire Pilot Casualty Medal Group 249 Squadron Malta Booth -Sussex

WW2 RAF Spitfire Pilot Casualty Medal Group 249 Squadron Malta Booth -Sussex

WW2 RAF Spitfire Pilot Casualty Medal Group 249 Squadron Malta Booth -Sussex

WW2 RAF Spitfire Pilot Casualty Medal Group 249 Squadron Malta Booth -Sussex

WW2 RAF Spitfire Pilot Casualty Medal Group 249 Squadron Malta Booth -Sussex

WW2 RAF Spitfire Pilot Casualty Medal Group 249 Squadron Malta Booth -Sussex

WW2 RAF Spitfire Pilot Casualty Medal Group 249 Squadron Malta Booth -Sussex

WW2 RAF Spitfire Pilot Casualty Medal Group 249 Squadron Malta Booth -Sussex

WW2 RAF Spitfire Pilot Casualty Medal Group 249 Squadron Malta Booth -Sussex

WW2 RAF Spitfire Pilot Casualty Medal Group 249 Squadron Malta Booth -Sussex

WW2 RAF Spitfire Pilot Casualty Medal Group 249 Squadron Malta Booth -Sussex

WW2 RAF Spitfire Pilot Casualty Medal Group 249 Squadron Malta Booth -Sussex

World War Two Spitfire Pilots Casualty Medal Group to a Flying Officer Pilot who served with 249 Squadron during the defense of Malta. The medals were awarded to 60093 John Charles Mortimer-Booth who came from Itchingfield in West Sussex and who was 26 years old when he died. Named Air Council Condolence Slip. Named Air Ministry Medal Box Sent to Miss D. Booth at Plashwood Green Moor, Mortlye, Sheffield. John Booth was killed along with five other pilots from 249 squadron and 126 squadron during a German raid on Rabat when the pilots billet at the Hotel Point de Vue in Rabat received a direct hit. John and his brother Geoffrey Richard-Mortimer Booth (Midshipman HMS Kelly sunk in May 1941) are commemorated on the Itchingfield, West Sussex World War Two Memorial. Details about John from the website for the memorial are as follows. John Mortimer-Booth was schooled at Christs Hospital, leaving in 1934. At the outbreak of the war he signed up for the RAFVR and was commissioned a pilot on 15th January 1941. On 16 May 1940, 249 squadron reformed as a fighter squadron at RAF Church Fenton. Equipped with Hurricanes, the unit fought in the Battle of Britain and, beginning in December 1940, in offensive missions over France. In May 1941, No. 249 was transferred to Malta by aircraft carrier. There it formed part of the fighter defences, converting to Spitfires in February 1942. By March 1943 John was a member of 249 Squadron, based at RAF Ta Kali/Qali in Malta. The War Diary for 21st March 1942 reads as follows. Raids on Ta Qali continued today with increased intensity. In massive and widespread attacks this afternoon, communities surrounding the air base also suffered badly, as the enemy extended their targets to Mosta and surrounding communities of Rabat, Imtarfa and Balzan. Casualties known so far are 20 military and 61 civilians killed and over 100 wounded. 22 civilians were killed in Rabat; 30 were killed and 45 wounded in Mosta, where a large number of bombs fell. Todays raids bring the total number of bombs dropped on Ta Qali in the last 48 hours to 1600. Since Thursday night over 300 tons of bombs have left huge craters across the airfield, now said to resemble the surface of the moon. One of the bombs that fell on Rabat hit the Point de Vue guest house which was being used as off-base accommodation for pilots. John Mortimer-Booth was killed in this attack and is buried in Malta (Capuccini) Naval Cemetery. Details about the squadron and the raids on Malta including an eye witness account of the bomb which fell on the hotel and killed John Booth and the other pilots can be found on the Malta Times website. A rare photograph of Valletta under attack, taken by one of the enemy aircraft on the evening of April 7, 1942, features in the first of 13 issues that will comprise volume five of Malta At War. The picture in question shows bomb explosions along the length of the city, with huge columns of smoke shrouding the buildings, including the Royal Opera House, the Auberge de France (where, later, the headquarters of the General Workers’ Union was built), the Magisterial Palace, the market and other prominent landmarks, as well as the scouts headquarters at Sarria, Floriana. Various ships were sunk in Grand Harbour, including the Talabot and Pampas, which had been hit a fortnight earlier in mass attacks by the Luftwaffe, determined to destroy the two survivors of a convoy from Alexandria that had been safely delivered by the Royal Navy after defeating a vastly superior Italian Navy squadron in the Second Battle of Sirte. March 1942 had seen the Luftwaffe unleash a massive blitz to neutralise the island’s offensive against the Axis convoys carrying troops and supplies to the Afrika Korps whose commander, General Erwin Rommel, was envisaging an offensive to advance from Cyrenaica into Egypt. The German fighters and bombers carried out the first carpet bombing of the war against the airfields and also targeted the anti-aircraft sites. The first Spitfires to operate outside Britain had arrived a few weeks earlier but were too few to contain the formidable and vastly more numerous assembly of German aircraft that daily carried out hundreds of sorties, sowing high-calibre bombs over the airfields and the dockyard and against ships in harbour. Among the historic buildings destroyed was the chapel of Tal-uiea in the bay where St Paul is reputed to have landed. Three paintings depicting the shipwreck dating to 1615 were almost irreparably destroyed. These were recovered from under the rubble and, with dedication, were restored after the war and now hang inside the rebuilt chapel. The full illustrated story features in this issue of Malta At War. One of the wartime fighter aces, the Canadian Flight Lieutenant Buck McNair, describes the tragic death of six of his brother fighter pilots at Rabat when their billet at the Hotel Point de Vue received a direct hit. SPITFIRE PILOTS DAY IN HELL. One 1000kg bomb landed in front of the Point de Vue Hotel in Rabat, being used as a billet for RAF fighter pilots. Buck McNair had just arrived back at the hotel when the bomb exploded. When I came to, I didnt know where I was. I didnt feel I was dead, but I didnt feel whole. My eyes were open, but my jaws and chest didnt seem to be thereI felt for my tin hat, then I started to be able to see just as if the sun was coming up after a great darkness. I felt carefully with my fingers and found that I had a face and a chest, so I felt better. As I became more conscious, I found I was upstairs; but I knew I shouldnt be upstairs. I should be downstairs. Then I realized I had been blown upstairs either through a door or through an opening at the turn of the staircase. Id been thrown up 20 or 30 feet. I went out onto the roof and back down the main staircase which was barely hanging in place. I saw the bodies lying at the foot of it. They were in a heap. There was no blood. The raid was still on the All Clear hadnt sounded. But everything seemed very quiet. Heavy dust covered the bodies. I looked at them studied them. One was headless, the head had been cut cleanly away from the top of the shoulders. I didnt see the head, but I could recognize the man by his very broad shoulders. I heard a moan, so I put my hand gently on the bodies to feel which of them was alive. One of them I noticed had a hole, more than a foot wide, right through the abdomen. Anothers head was split wide open into two halves, from back to front, by a piece of shrapnel. The face had expanded to twice its size. How the man managed still to be alive I didnt know. I thought of shooting him with my revolver. As I felt for it, I heard Bud Connells voice behind me. Look at this mess! I put my hand against the wall, but it slithered down it. It had seemed dry with all the dust, but when I took my hand away I found it was covered with blood with bits of meat stuck to it like at the butchers when theyre chopping up meat and cleaning up a joint. I turned to Bud. For Gods sake, I said, dont come in here. Then I noticed that my battledress and trousers were torn and ripped. It seemed natural to see him. He had been in the building with us, but he didnt say anything about me being there. He didnt seem to want to talk Now an ambulance and a doctor arrived. The doc asked me to help him with the bodies. I said Get someone else, Ive seen enough. The realization of what had happened began to dawn very slowly My left arm had gone out of joint when I was blown upstairs by the bomb, but I had shoved it back in place. I did get one chappie on to a stretcher. He was still alive but I couldn’t recognise him. I put a cloth over his face and then a stupid orderly took it off. It was the most horrible sight I’ve ever seen and I’ve seen chappies with heads off and gaping wounds and horrible burns… One of the victims, an American nicknamed Junior because of his age, lost a leg and was blinded and died later in hospital. Several other Maltese were killed at Rabat, including two of the internees who had remained behind at St Agatha internment camp after the others had all been sent to Uganda. The Pont De Vue hotel is still operating and they hold memorial services and reenactments for the pilots killed on 21st March 1942 – see photo from their website above. Worthy of more research especially into his service as a fighter pilot. Please let me know if you need any additional photos or details. Please see my other listings of British and foreign Medals and Militaria. Thanks and kind regards. The item “WW2 RAF Spitfire Pilot Casualty Medal Group 249 Squadron Malta Booth -Sussex” is in sale since Thursday, December 12, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectables\Militaria\World War II (1939-1945)\Medals/ Ribbons”. The seller is “harrypitt69″ and is located in Nottingham. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Modified Item: No
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
  • Country/ Organization: Great Britain
  • Issued/ Not-Issued: Issued
  • Type: Medals & Ribbons
  • Conflict: World War II (1939-1945)
  • Service: Air Force
  • Era: 1914-1945

WW2 RAF 76 Squadron Pilot Air Crew Europe Medal Group, Nuremberg Raid POW

WW2 RAF 76 Squadron Pilot Air Crew Europe Medal Group, Nuremberg Raid POW

WW2 RAF 76 Squadron Pilot Air Crew Europe Medal Group, Nuremberg Raid POW

WW2 RAF 76 Squadron Pilot Air Crew Europe Medal Group, Nuremberg Raid POW

WW2 RAF 76 Squadron Pilot Air Crew Europe Medal Group, Nuremberg Raid POW

WW2 RAF 76 Squadron Pilot Air Crew Europe Medal Group, Nuremberg Raid POW

WW2 RAF 76 Squadron Pilot Air Crew Europe Medal Group, Nuremberg Raid POW

WW2 RAF 76 Squadron Pilot Air Crew Europe Medal Group, Nuremberg Raid POW

Superb fully researched Air Crew Europe Medal Group to a 76 Squadron Halifax pilot who was shot down and taken prisoner on the Nuremberg Raid of 30/3/1944. Medals are original issue and rarely for WW2 medals were engraved by the pilot. In addition to the medals there are several pages of research and a copy of Martin Middlebrook’s book on the Nuremberg Raid in which the pilot is mentioned several times. F/Lt Henry “Roger” Coverley was a pilot with 76 Squadron flying Handley Page Halifax III aircraft. He even had his own plane with his personal nose art (see photo, note: this photo is not included in the group, it is scanned from a book). Flying Halifax LK795 MP-P on the infamous Nuremberg Raid the aircraft was shot down by a Me110 and crashed near the town of Hamm. All the crew survived apart from Sgt Mott who was killed, despite attempts to evade capture they were all taken prisoner. Coverley was a POW at Stalag Luft 1. He survived the war and was awarded the Air Crew Europe Star along with the standard WW2 service medals. Interestingly, and rare for WW2 medals, he had them all engraved with his rank and name and service number. The engravings are correct for the period. Later he was featured in several Bomber Command books such as Middlebrook’s Nuremberg Raid, Nichol’s The Red Line and Simpson’s excellent Ops, Victory at all Costs. With his contributions and being named in so many key books they all add to the research value of his service and medals. Please see photos for details, medals are in good order, not cleaned. ACE is of course 100% genuine as can be seen. A really nice and rarer ACE grouping. The item “WW2 RAF 76 Squadron Pilot Air Crew Europe Medal Group, Nuremberg Raid POW” is in sale since Saturday, August 24, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectables\Militaria\World War II (1939-1945)\Medals/ Ribbons”. The seller is “rarestonepaul” and is located in WELLING. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Issued/ Not-Issued: Issued
  • Service: Air Force
  • Era: 1914-1945
  • Type: Medals & Ribbons
  • Conflict: World War II (1939-1945)

WW2 Air Crew Europe Star Medal Group Casualty Kirby 110 Squadron Surrey

WW2 Air Crew Europe Star Medal Group Casualty Kirby 110 Squadron Surrey

WW2 Air Crew Europe Star Medal Group Casualty Kirby 110 Squadron Surrey

WW2 Air Crew Europe Star Medal Group Casualty Kirby 110 Squadron Surrey

WW2 Air Crew Europe Star Medal Group Casualty Kirby 110 Squadron Surrey

WW2 Air Crew Europe Star Medal Group Casualty Kirby 110 Squadron Surrey

WW2 Air Crew Europe Star Medal Group Casualty Kirby 110 Squadron Surrey

WW2 Air Crew Europe Star Medal Group Casualty Kirby 110 Squadron Surrey

WW2 Air Crew Europe Star Medal Group Casualty Kirby 110 Squadron Surrey

An original group of World War Two medals to a Sergeant from 110 Squadron who was killed in action on 14th August 1941. The medals were awarded to Sergeant Arthur William Kirby who came from Carshalton in Surry and who was 29 years old when he died. The Air Crew Europe Star. Named Air Council Medal Slip. The original tickatape papers showing Arthur Kirby’s medal entitlement. Original Box of Issue Named to his wife Mrs J Payne (Payne being his wife Janet’s maiden name) at 8 Almond Avenue, Carshalton, Surrey. Copies of the CWGC certificates for Wright and the pilot Charles Adam’s. Print outs about the history and locations of 605 (County of Warwick) Squadron. A history of Eddie Wright’s service history and his loss in action. Eddie Wright served during the Second World War as a Navigator with 605 Squadron, flying Mosquitos. He was posted into the Squadron along with his pilot Charles Adams on 23rd March 1943, having both come directly from 51 O. They flew their first mission on 19 May 1943 against Saint Lo but had to abandon the raid due to bad weather. Wright was killed in action when Mosquito NJ661, piloted by Sergeant C. Adams, was lost without trace whilst on their second mission as a fresher crew over Evreux, France, on 20th – 21st May 1943. 20th at night five operational were airborne. One of these was a fresher trip by Sergeants Adams and Wright who were detailed to go to Evreux. Unfortunately the aircraft failed to return. We are very sorry to lose a promising crew so early in their operational tour. Wright is buried alongside Adams in Grandcourt War Cemetery, France. His medals were sent to his father, Frank Wright. Worthy of more research. Please let me know if you need any additional photos or details. Please see my other listings of British and foreign Medals and Militaria. Thanks and kind regards. The item “WW2 Air Crew Europe Star Medal Group Casualty Kirby 110 Squadron Surrey” is in sale since Wednesday, July 31, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectables\Militaria\World War II (1939-1945)\Medals/ Ribbons”. The seller is “harrypitt69″ and is located in Nottingham. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Modified Item: No
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
  • Country/ Organization: Great Britain
  • Issued/ Not-Issued: Issued
  • Type: Medals & Ribbons
  • Conflict: World War II (1939-1945)
  • Service: Air Force
  • Era: 1914-1945

WW2 Air Crew Europe Star Medal Group Killed in Action Webb 12 Squadron

WW2 Air Crew Europe Star Medal Group Killed in Action Webb 12 Squadron

WW2 Air Crew Europe Star Medal Group Killed in Action Webb 12 Squadron

WW2 Air Crew Europe Star Medal Group Killed in Action Webb 12 Squadron

WW2 Air Crew Europe Star Medal Group Killed in Action Webb 12 Squadron

WW2 Air Crew Europe Star Medal Group Killed in Action Webb 12 Squadron

WW2 Air Crew Europe Star Medal Group Killed in Action Webb 12 Squadron

WW2 Air Crew Europe Star Medal Group Killed in Action Webb 12 Squadron

WW2 Air Crew Europe Star Medal Group Killed in Action Webb 12 Squadron

WW2 Air Crew Europe Star Medal Group Killed in Action Webb 12 Squadron

WW2 Air Crew Europe Star Medal Group Killed in Action Webb 12 Squadron

WW2 Air Crew Europe Star Medal Group Killed in Action Webb 12 Squadron

WW2 Air Crew Europe Star Medal Group Killed in Action Webb 12 Squadron

An original group of World War Two medals to a Sergeant from 12 Squadron Royal Air Force who was killed in action on 27th August 1944. The medals were awarded to 1324450 Sergeant Dennis Anthony Webb who came from Croxley Green in Hertfordshire. The Air Crew Europe Star. Named Air Council Medal Slip. Original Box of Issue Named to Mrs E Webb (Ethel Webb his mother) in Croxley Heath. Copies of the RAF Operations Record Book detailing the raid on Kiel and the loss of LM 230. Dennis Webb served as an Air Bomber with 12 Squadron flying Lancaster Bombers out of RAF Wickenby in Lincolnshire. He was posted to 12 Squadron on 21 July 1944 from number 11 Base at Sandtoft, 1667 Heavy Conversion Unit. His first operational sortie was against Stuttgart on 28 July 1944, during which raid 39 aircraft were lost. His second sortie on 30th July was a raid on the Normandy area bombing German ground positions in front of the US Army. Webb was killed in action on his third sortie on 26 / 27 August 1944 when his Lancaster LM230, piloted by Flight Lieutenant C. Taylor, was lost without trace whilst taking part in a raid on Kiel, during which 17 aircraft were lost. All of the crew were killed. Webb is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial. Worthy of more research. Please let me know if you need any additional photos or details. Please see my other listings of British and foreign Medals and Militaria. Thanks and kind regards. The item “WW2 Air Crew Europe Star Medal Group Killed in Action Webb 12 Squadron” is in sale since Wednesday, July 31, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectables\Militaria\World War II (1939-1945)\Medals/ Ribbons”. The seller is “harrypitt69″ and is located in Nottingham. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Modified Item: No
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
  • Country/ Organization: Great Britain
  • Issued/ Not-Issued: Issued
  • Type: Medals & Ribbons
  • Conflict: World War II (1939-1945)
  • Service: Air Force
  • Era: 1914-1945

Original Australian Raaf Ww2 Medal Group Of 4 112 Squadron Killed Pilot

Original Australian Raaf Ww2 Medal Group Of 4 112 Squadron Killed Pilot

Original Australian Raaf Ww2 Medal Group Of 4 112 Squadron Killed Pilot

Original Australian Raaf Ww2 Medal Group Of 4 112 Squadron Killed Pilot

Original Australian Raaf Ww2 Medal Group Of 4 112 Squadron Killed Pilot

Original Australian Raaf Ww2 Medal Group Of 4 112 Squadron Killed Pilot

Original Australian Raaf Ww2 Medal Group Of 4 112 Squadron Killed Pilot

Original Australian Raaf Ww2 Medal Group Of 4 112 Squadron Killed Pilot

Original Australian Raaf Ww2 Medal Group Of 4 112 Squadron Killed Pilot

The four medals are court mounted in typical style comprising: 1939-45 Star, Africa Star, British War Medal 1939-45, and the Australian Service Medal, all correctly impressed 404180 E. Research still to be undertaken, however he has a 30 page file at the National Archives. An original, desireable Australian RAAF service group. VERY DIFFICULT to find KIA RAAF Aircrew, let alone pilots, especially with all stars and medals correctly impressed. He was local to, me, growing up in Toorak. Not mucked around with at all. See my good feedback. Item located in East Malvern. SEE MY OTHER AUCTIONS, I HAVE/WILL HAVE HATS AND WW2 AUSTRALIAN ARMY TUNICS LISTED. The item “ORIGINAL AUSTRALIAN RAAF WW2 MEDAL GROUP OF 4 112 SQUADRON KILLED PILOT” is in sale since Friday, July 19, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectables\Militaria\1939 – 1945 (WWII)”. The seller is “nikruss” and is located in Malvern East, VIC. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Modified Item: No
  • Country: Australia
  • Product Type: Medals
  • Authenticity: Original
  • Era: 1940s