Bidspirit auction | Battle of Britain Signed I

Battle of Britain Signed I Cosby, Deere Pilots and 3 RAAF's all involved B of B. The Major Assault 30 to 31 August 1940. 11th Sept 1990 Biggin Hill 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain The Major Assault 30 to 31 August 1940. Red flown backstamp cachet Flown in Lancaster from RAF Wattisham joining up with 50th Anniversary Fly past over Buckingham Palace etc. Personally Signed by Wing Commander I H Cosby DFC. With No 13 ( AC ) Squadron at the beginning of the during the Battle of Britain. Alan C Deere New Zealander DFC and Bar DSO 54 Sqn Battle of Britain Pilot. Signed by the 3 WAAFS who received the M. M. displaying courage and devotion to duty. 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. Corporal Elspeth Green (Henderson) was also awarded the Military Medal for courage in the carrying out of her duties beyond the call. Air Commodore Dame Felicity Peake ( Hanbury) who as assistant section officer a young widow was a Military MBE in 1940 the first to a WAAF Officer during the War. Good condition Est.