TOWNSEND PETER: (1914-1995) British Group Captain and flying ace of World War II who participated in the Battle of Britain. Townsend was later a courtier romantically linked with Princess Margaret. Selection of fourteen signed printed images by Townsend, each neatly removed from books or magazines, of varying sizes (largest 12 x 9.5), most of the images depicting him in his flying gear whilst serving with 43 Squadron or 85 Squadron during World War II, alongside various aircraft (including a Spitfire) and other pilots etc. Four are signed by Townsend in bold pencil and the others in black inks, some with his Squadron number added in his hand. One of the images is also signed by the pilots John Oliver and John Cunningham, and another by the pilots Bob Plenderleith and James Hallowes. Colour (2). Also including a T.L.S., Peter Townsend, one page, oblong 8vo, n.p., n.d., to Paul Terry, returning the images, duly signed, and commenting 'In the photo at the parachute factory the pilots are from left to right self, Flying Officer “Gus” Gowers and on the table Flying Officer Paddy Hemingway. It was on that occasion that Mr. Irving, the parachute inventor, in reply to a worker's remark “I should never have the courage to jump”, replied “you must remember it represents your last chance”.' G to generally VG, 15