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RAF WW2 scarce Battle of Britain pilot Wg Cdr C.F. Bunny Currant DSO DFC signed cover JSF 8 50th ann of the Air Transport Auxiliary 8-10 Sept 1989 WW2 RAF FDC. Bunny had flown Hurricanes during the Battles of France and Britain, earning a DFC and bar. By June 1942, he was a wing leader, his final score 15 enemy aircraft destroyed. Christopher Frederick Currant, DSO, DFC and Bar (14 December 1911 - 12 March 2006) was a British Royal Air Force (RAF) fighter pilot and flying ace of the Second World War. He was credited with at least fifteen aerial victories. Born in Luton, Currant, who was nicknamed 'Bunny', joined the RAF in 1936 and was posted to No. 46 Squadron once his training was completed. At the time of the outbreak of the Second World War, he was serving with No. 605 Squadron. He flew in the Battle of France and then the subsequent Battle of Britain, achieving a number of aerial victories during the latter. He later served as an instructor and then took command of No. 501 Squadron, flying several offensive sorties to occupied Europe. He was also involved in the making of the film The First of the Few. During the later stages of the war, he commanded No. 122 Wing. After the war he remained in the RAF, serving in staff positions as well as on secondment to the Royal Norwegian Air Force. He retired from the RAF in 1959 and subsequently worked for an engineering firm. He died in 2006 at the age of 94. Good condition. Part of Single Vendor collection. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide.