CMD16b Marshall Of The RAF Sir J. Grandy Signed J Grandy Plus 8
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CMD16b Marshallof the RAF Sir J.Grandy Signed J Grandy Plus 8 27 june 87BFPS 2139- Marshall of the RAF SirJ.Grandy Signed J Grandy Plus 8Personally Signed Marshal of the RAF Sir John Grandy Pilot 219, 249 Sqn's Battle of Britain John Booth 600 & 23 Sqdn’s SqnBlenheim’s Battle of Britain Air GunnerAvis Hearn awarded M M for Bravery during Battleof Britain whilst under stuka attack on poling radar station Aug .Sgt. John Keatings, air gunner, 219 S...qn. Battle ofBritain 1940Alan W Gear 32 Hurricane Sqn, Battle of Britain fighter pilotA L .Winskill 72 & 603 Sqn's, British Battle ofBritain Spitfire pilot and Fighter Ace Sqn Ldr JG P Millard Nos 1& 242 Squadrons Battle of Britainfighter pilotD W A Stones 79 Sqn Pilot. WW11 AceSqn Ldr H.M.T.Heron 266 & 46 Sqn Battle of Britain Fighter pilot, J A A Gibson 501 Sqn New Zealander Ace with 12 Victories inHurricane . Battle of Britain Fighter Pilot, John Grandywas the only officer who fought and commanded a squadron during the Battle ofBritain to reach the post Grandy servedin World War II initially as Squadron Commander at No. 13 Flying TrainingSchool. In April 1940 he was given command of No. 219 Squadron flying Blenheimsfrom RAF Catterick on night patrol duties and then went on a month later tocommand No. 249 Squadron flying Hurricanes from RAF Church Fenton during theBattle of Britain His squadron shot down more German aircraft than any othersquadron during the Battle of Britain, one of his pilots won the Victoria Crossand Gandy himself was shot down and hospitalised in September 1940. Detailsenclosed. Certified Copy No 0618 of 1000. Very few signed with additionalSignature. The Cover is in Very Good ConditionPost and Packing reduction for multiple purchasesPleasesee other items and check feedback for quality of serviceMember Philatelic Trades Society PTS
