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Alf's Distinguished Flying Cross, in its box and with an award letter from the King.

Five medals awarded to Alf.
1939-1945 Star, Africa Star, France and Germany Star, Defence Medal, and War Medal 1939 to 1945. Accompanied by a description of all medals.

A cloth badge for 78 Squadron.

A large group of airmen arranged in front of and on top of a Halifax.

Seven airmen with Alf Taylor in the centre at the back. Wing Commander Young is seated second from left, front row.

Ten airmen, with Alf Taylor in the centre at the back. They are all in Sidcot suits..

Two vertical aerial photographs.
#1 Essen annotated '1293. BTN. 23.10.44.//F/8" 20,000' 360° 15.32 Essen C1 2GP500LD. 6ANM590T. 2ANM59IN . 2MC500DT "C" 36secs. W/C Young. X.78'.
#2 annotated '1672. BTN. 29.12.44. //F/8" 18000' 085° 1504. Koblenz…

Seven airmen with Alf on the left.

The three are seated on a bench in a park.

Alf wearing a Sidcot suit

A portrait of Alf in uniform, sitting on a wall, watched by a young girl.

A head and shoulders portrait of Alf in uniform with brevet and medal ribbons.

13 operations completed by Alf plus a list of 20 airmen that were part of his crew.

A poetic tribute to Alf written by Wally, according to information supplied with the collection.

A newspaper cutting referring to the award of a DFC to Alf.