Bidspirit auction | Rare Victoria Cross WW2 mini-Sub

Rare Victoria Cross WW2 mini-Sub heroes signed cover. James Magennis VC and Ian Fraser VC signed official 130th Ann VC Navy cover. Magennis was part of several operations involving X-Craft midget submarines in attacks on Axis ships. In July 1945, Magennis was serving on HMS XE3 during Operation Struggle. During an attack on the Japanese cruiser Takao in Singapore, Magennis showed extraordinary valour and bravery by leaving the submarine for a second time in order to free some explosive charges that had got caught. His commanding officer, Lieutenant Ian Edward Fraser, was also awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions during the operation. Good condition. Part of Single Vendor collection. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide.