Bidspirit auction | WW2 RARE Battle of Britain

WW2 RARE Battle of Britain Flt Sgt W Stevens DFM 23 sqn Multiple signed RAF cover RAFA5 50th ann BOB The Major Assault. Also signed by BOB aces J J Booth 600 sqn, John Keatings 219 sqn and the 2 RAF pilots who flew the covers in Canberra Mk9, Flt Lt S Deakin and Flt Lt A Payne. Flt Sgt W.R. Stevens DFM Flight (Service Number 119009 / 903723) was an air gunner with No. 23 Squadron RAF during the Battle of Britain, where he earned his Distinguished Flying Medal (DFM). He later trained as a pilot, flying Spitfires with No. 74 Squadron. W.R. Stevens RAF Service Summary Squadron: No. 23 Squadron RAF Aircraft Flown: Bristol Blenheim (operating from RAF Wittering and RAF Ford)Role: Air Gunner Decorations: Distinguished Flying Medal (DFM)Awarded for gallantry and devotion to duty during operations, serving as an Air Gunner throughout the Battle of Britain. Later Service: After completing his tour with 23 Squadron, he was selected for pilot training. Commissioned as an officer (RAFVR) and subsequently flew Spitfires with No. 74 Squadron. Good condition. Part of Single Vendor collection. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide.