Official RAF Battle Of Britain 60th Anniversary signed x20 pilots - rare !
Never In The Field Of Human Conflict was so much owed by so many , to so few".- Winston Churchill.
A stunning, large limited edition RAF historical print, signed by 20 Battle Of Britain fighter ace pilots - The last of "The Few".
The picture shows the striking image of hundreds of bombers overhead London, with an RAF squadron intercepting. Imagine the odds they had to overcome to survive !
Sadly, the RAF ace pilots that signed, are no longer with us. But their memory will live on ! (signed circa 1999)
All the pilots who signed this print, were awarded the DFC (Distinguished Flying Cross).
The DFC was a prestigious medal, presented by the King, after 5 confirmed kills, which also made the pilot an "Ace".
The print has been kept out of light and is in excellent condition throughout, with lovely clear signatures, presented in a stunning silver / gold frame.
Comes with a beautiful official RAF Memorial Trust COA, with all the pilots, and awards listed.
Signed by:
Squadron Leader Anthony Charles Bartley DFC (28 March 1919 – 18 April 2001)
Wing Commander Hugh John Sherard "Beazle" Beazley DFC (18 July 1916 – 13 June 2011)
Air Commodore Peter Malam "Pete" Brothers, CBE, DSO, DFC & Bar (30 September 1917 – 18 December 2008)
John "Cat's Eyes" Cunningham CBE, DSO & Two Bars, DFC & Bar, AE (27 July 1917 – 21 July 2002)
Group Captain William Dennis David CBE, DFC & Bar, AFC (25 July 1918 - 25 August 2000)
Robert Francis Thomas "Bob" Doe, DSO, DFC & Bar (10 March 1920 – 21 February 2010)
Group Captain Billy Drake, DSO, DFC & Bar (20 December 1917 – 28 August 2011)
Wing Commander Bob Foster DFC (May 14 1920 - July 30 2014)
John Albert Axel "Johnny" Gibson, DSO, DFC (24 August 1916 – 1 July 2000)
Thomas Clifford "Tony" Iveson DFC AE (11 September 1919 – 5 November 2013)
Air Vice Marshal James Edgar Johnson, CB, CBE, DSO & Two Bars, DFC & Bar (9 March 1915 – 30 January 2001)
Jan Kowalski DFC (19th November 1916 - 15th May 2000 )
Squadron Leader Ken "Hawkeye" Lee (23rd June 1915 - 15th January 2008)
Ken MacKenzie DFC ( 8 June 1916 - 4 June 2009)
Ginger Murray DFC ( d. March 2001)
Tom Neil Thomas Francis "Ginger" Neil, DFC & Bar, AFC, AE (14 July 1920 – 11 July 2018)
John Peel (17th October 1911 Boscombe - January 2004) DFC
Des Sheen - Group Captain Desmond James Scott, DSO, OBE, DFC & Bar (11 September 1918 – 8 October 1997)
Stanislaw Skalski DSO DFC (27 November 1915 – 12 November 2004) - Polish Fighter Ace
Basil Gerald "Stapme" Stapleton, DFC (12 May 1920 – 13 April 2010) RAF fighter ace
Provenance:
Comes with a beautiful official RAF Memorial Trust COA, with all the pilots, and awards listed. (see main photo)
Comes with our own Devon Autographs COA, and Lifetime Authenticity Guarantee.
Devon Autographs [ UACC Registered Dealer #RD336 ]
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