Bidspirit auction | WW2 E A Shipman 41

WW2 E A Shipman 41 Sqn Rare Battle of Britain Spitfire K9805 signed Raf Ballon cover RAF AC8. Flown and also signed by the pilot. Joined the RAF as ground crew in 1931, but completed his pilot training in 1936. He flew with No.41 Sqn, and claimed an He111 in October 1939. During the Battle of Britain he claimed an Me110 and He111 in August before becoming an instructor. He stayed with the RAF until retirement in 1959. He died in 1998. Wing Commander Edward Arthur (Ted) Shipman, AFC, was a Royal Air Force fighter pilot who served with No. 41 Squadron RAF during the outbreak of World War II and the Battle of Britain. He notably shared in the squadron's first WWII victory by helping destroy a Heinkel He 111 on October 17, 1939. Good condition. Part of Single Vendor collection. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide.