RFDC87 50th Anniv Battle of Britain Full set of Gallantry Stamps Signed by 13. 11 sep 90 Biggin Hill 50th ...

RFDC87 50th Anniv Battle of Britain Full set of Gallantry Stamps Signed by 13. 11 sep 90 Biggin Hill 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain Full set of Gallantry Flown in HS 125 of 32 Sqn for the 50th Anniversary Flypast over Buckingham Place. Personally Signed by Flt Lt Learoyd VC 49 Squadron HP Hampden pilot bombing an aqueduct of the Dortmund - Ems Canal on 12 August 1940. Flt. Lt. W. Reid VC Victoria Cross holder. 61 Squadron RAFVR. Awarded the VC for gallantry during a raid on Dusseldorf Germany on 3rd November 1943. Despite being severely wounded, continued to fly his damaged Lancaster bomber to bomb Dusseldorf. Managed to land his aircraft safely upon return. Henry William Stevens GC. Stevens was awarded the George Cross for the gallantry he showed while serving as a Constable in the Metropolitan Police Force on the 29th of March, 1958. Prior to joining the Metropolitan Police Force, Stevens served 3 years in the Royal Navy. Cal Walker GC, George Cross. R A C Awcock MM Corps of Royal Engineers. Awarded the Military Medal at Anzio. In the Anzio Beach head during the advance to the Campoleone feature, a detachment of No 2 platoon of a field Company, R E was in support of a troop of a Battalion, Royal Tank Regiment. A minefield was reported and the tanks were completely held up. The RE Detachment went forward and commenced to detect and clear the mines under enemy small arms and shell fire, five of the sappers being wounded. In spite of this heavy opposition Sapper Awcock, with complete disregard for his own personal safety while being sniped and shelled assisted in the clearing of a gap in the minefield. During the whole time he was at work he was in full view of the enemy and it was by his devotion to duty courage and cool example that the work was completed and the tanks able to advance. Plt Off Peter Ayerst who achieved confirmed victories in the Battle of Britain and not eligible for the Battle of Britain Clasp. Sqn Ldr G Leggett 615, 245 and 46 Battle of Britain fighter pilot. G W Benn 219 Sqn Air Gunner Battle of Britain. Trevor Gray 64 SqnBattle of Britain fighter pilot. A J Winskill Battle of Britain fighter pilot. Captain A W F Sutton 819 Sqn aboard HMS Illustrious Observer in Swordfish which attacked a Littorio Class Battleship at the Battle of Taranto. Sgt Elizabeth Mortimer MM awarded the Military Medal one of 3 to be awarded at Biggin Hill during 1940 to WAAF's. For courage and coolness in carrying out her duties even after being told by an Officer to leave the area as it was too dangerous for her to carry on. Certified Copy 0122 of 1400 Very few issued with additional Signatures. 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