Robert H. M. Gibbes Autograph Royal Austrailian Air Force Pilot Wing Commander
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:52637 | Modified Item: No |
| Command: Wing Commander | Country/Region of Manufacture: United States |
| Service: Royal Australian Air Force |
From Wikipedia: Robert Henry Maxwell Gibbes, DSO, DFC & Bar, OAM (6 May 1916 – 11 April 2007) was an Australian fighter ace of World War II, and the longest-serving wartime commanding officer of No. 3 Squadron RAAF. He was officially credited with 10¼ aerial victories, although his score is often reported as 12, including two shared; Gibbes was also credited with five aircraft probably destroyed, and a further 16 damaged. He commanded No. 3 Squadron in North Africa from Fe...bruary 1942 to April 1943, apart from a brief period when he was wounded.
WW II PilotDistinguished Service OrderDistinguished Flying Cross and BarMedal of the Order of AustraliaThis came from the estate of an autograph and military collector. Note that the photograph is a contemporary printing on glossy photo paper. Light areas on the photo are glare from the lighting I used to capture the images.
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WW II PilotDistinguished Service OrderDistinguished Flying Cross and BarMedal of the Order of AustraliaThis came from the estate of an autograph and military collector. Note that the photograph is a contemporary printing on glossy photo paper. Light areas on the photo are glare from the lighting I used to capture the images.
See photos for condition.
State Sales tax will be charged if applicable.
Shipped with tracking number.
Returns accepted within 30 days.
Thank You for viewing.
