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Denis Clyde-Smith
Head and shoulders portrait of Squadron Leader Denis Clyde-Smith wearing peaked cap and tropical tunic with pilots brevet and ribbons for Distinguished Service Order and Distinguished Flying Cross.
Dennis Moore Autobiography
Dennis Moore's autobiography, compiled and edited by his son, Terry Moore.
Dennis Terry Biography
A brief biography of Dennis featuring photographs described in the collection. It covers his training and service as a fitter in the UK and Canada. He maintained a Lancaster that completed 124 ops and the aircraft was, unusually, awarded a DSO.
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Derek Clare
A head and shoulders portrait of Derek in uniform showing his observer's brevet and ribbons, including for the Distinguished Flying Cross. On the reverse is a stamp from the photography studio of Edward C Partridge and annotated '5874/2' and 'Derek…
Derek Clare
A head and shoulders portrait of Derek in uniform wearing his navigator's brevet and his ribbons including Distinguished Flying Cross and single oak leaf. On the reverse 'Derek Clare S no 103536'.
Derek's service career
A summary of Derek's career in the Royal Air Force including an explanation why he he carried a rabbit foot mascot in his flying suit. Explains that his flying log books are held by the National War Museum in London. Describes Derek's disappointment…
Des Hawkins' service history and list of operations
Account of the 1941-1946 service history of Flight Lieutenant Des Hawkins with 44, 625 and 630 Squadrons.
DFC award letter to Cliff Watson
A letter from King George VI to Cliff Watson awarding him the DFC, regretting he is unable to award it personally.
DFC Award Letter to William Doran
A letter from King George awarding Bill a DFC.
DFC Awards
Four airmen wearing their DFCs. On the reverse 'DFC Awards'.
DFC Box
A commemorative box for William Doran's DFC.
DFC Box
Box for Distinguished Flying Cross
DFC Citation
A citation announcing that John McCredie has been awarded a DFC.
DFC for local airman
Pilot Officer Robert Wareing awarded DFC for his part in attack on Brest harbour. His was one of four crews who volunteered. Scharnhorst and Gneisenau were in the harbour but was not known if they were damaged.
DFC for Woking Man
A newspaper cutting referring to the award of a DFC to Ron Mathers.
DFM preferred
Notes there have been more awards of Distinguished Flying Cross than Distinguished Flying Medals. DFM is rarer award and is cherished. Comments on relative numbers of sergeants verses officers and numbers of DFMs awarded.
Distinguished Flying Cross
Medal with ribbon and box
Distinguished Flying Cross
Medal with ribbon and box.
Distinguished Flying Cross
Medal in case and accompanied by letter stating that it would not be presented by the king but sent to Flying Officer Thomas J Jones.
Distinguished Flying Cross ribbon and note on Pathfinder badge
On the left a Distinguished Flying Cross ribbon. On the right a blue card with note on where to wear Pathfinder badge.
Ditching of Flight Lieutenant Frank Butterfield and 85 Squadron photograph
Reporting on the ditching of Flight Lieutenant Frank Butterfield and the plotting of the course of his return by his wife and him collecting his honours at Buckingham Palace. A photograph of 21 airmen in three rows; four seated on the ground, four in…
DJH Maltby Officer's service record
His service record after receiving his commission.
Don Briggs, a brief description of wartime service
Describes wartime service from 1939 to 1945. Joined as Halton apprentice in September 1939. Posted as fitter engine to RAF Wittering working on Wellington Hampden and Manchester aircraft. Followed by tour at RAF Upper Heyford working on Wellington…
Don Falgate's decorations
Don Falgate's medals. Distinguished Flying Cross, 1939/45 Star, Aircrew Europe Star, Defence Medal, War Medal 1939 to 1945, General Service Medal 1918-62 with Malaya clasp and an Unofficial Bomber Command Medal.
Captioned 'S/L Don Falgate, DFC,…
Captioned 'S/L Don Falgate, DFC,…
Don Falgate's decorations
Don Falgate's medals. Distinguished Flying Cross, 1939/45 Star, Aircrew Europe Star, Defence Medal, War Medal 1939 to 1945 and General Service Medal 1918-62 with Malaya clasp.