Barbados FDC 75th Anniv RAF Signed 7 Battle of Britain Pilots plus 2 1 Apr 1993 Barbados FDI Postmark on Full set ...

Barbados FDC 75th Anniv RAF Signed 7 Battle of Britain Pilots plus 2 1 Apr 1993 Barbados FDI Postmark on Full set of 4 Barbados 75th Anniversary Stamps Barbados 75th Anniversary of the Royal Air Force 1918 - 1993. Personally Signed Sgt. John Keatings, air gunner, 219 Sqn., Battle of Britain. Wg Cdr P. Ayerst DFC 7 OTU who achieved confirmed victories in the Battle of Britain and not eligible for the Battle of Britain Clasp Sqn Ldr J G P Millard Nos 1 & 242 Squadrons Battle of Britain fighter pilot. Alan W Gear 32 Hurricane Sqn, Battle of Britain fighter pilot Sqn Ldr G Leggett 615, 245 & 46 Battle of Britain fighter pilot Trevor Gray 64 Sqn Battle of Britain fighter pilot. details enclosed. Avis Hearn awarded M M for Bravery during Battle of Britain whilst under stuka attack on poling radar station Aug 1940 Wg Cdr H E Tappin DFC* took part in the Dieppe raid and the Channel dash Flying Instructor Commissioned late 1940 posted to 52 O. T. U. Deben DFC* 3 Sqn ( Hurricane ) 157 Sqn 256 Sqdns R A C Carter CB DSO DFC Nos 103 & 150 Sqn's During the war he served in Bomber Command as OC 150 Squadron from June to Dec 1941 and was awarded a DFC citation enclosed. "In July 1941, large-scale attacks were made on German warships at Brest and La Pallice (including the "Gneisenau, " "Scharnhorst "and "Prinz Eugen "). A smaller attack was made on Cherbourg. The operations were carried out in daylight and extremely heavy and accurate anti-aircraft fire and fighter opposition were encountered by all aircraft when approaching the targets, which at Brest was protected by a balloon barrage. The air crews engaged succeeded, nevertheless, in securing direct hits on their objectives and in inflicting very severe damage in the target area. During the combats with enemy fighters 21 hostile aircraft were destroyed and others were severely damaged. The precise timing of attack by the various formations of aircraft and their correct approach to and accurate bombing of the objectives in the face of such powerful opposition; demanded great skill and high courage. The great success of these operations was largely due to the bravery, determination and resource displayed by the following officers and airmen, who. participated in various capacities as leaders and members of the aircraft crews. " He was posted to 103 Squadron as OC in Sept 1942 during the difficult period of conversion from Wellingtons to Halifaxes. A few months later the Squadron converted again from Halifaxes to Lancasters. In April 1943 he became OC at RAF Grimsby till 1944 and then was promoted then promoted to a staff job at Bomber Command. £9. 95. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99