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An Art Deco Silver Combination Compact, TK&Co, import marks for London 1925, the elliptical body with engine turned decoration and cabochon release, the interior with three hinged compartments, one with a mirrored cover, 7.5cm long, 3oz 8dwt; A Similar Comb Case, the concealed comb revealed by a cabochon slider (2) Overall good condition apart from the mirrored cover to the interior which is bent and damaged. Clear marks. Surface scratches
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De Simone (prob. Antonio), ‘S. Y. Puritan’, views at sea under full sail, and off the coast of Naples, gouache, one signed and dated 1903, 43 x 62cm (17 x 24 1/4in.), a pair (2). ‘Puritan’ was a brigantine yacht with auxiliary steam engine. Built in 1886, she suffered various name changes in the hands of different owners. As ‘Puritan’ for the second time, she was owned by Earl Cowley.
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A George III vase-shaped pepper, with pull-off pierced cover, and pierced and chased decoration to the body, on domed foot (liner missing), maker’s mark of Robert Hennell, London 1783; a Victorian vase-shaped pepper, maker’s mark of Charles Stuart Harris, London 1890; a square engine turned cigarette case, Birmingham 1934; and an oval napkin ring, Sheffield 1946, combined approx. weight 6 1/2 troy oz. (4).
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A Continental silver heart-shaped scent bottle, embossed with flowerheads and scrolls, import mark for London 1973; a plain rectangular scent bottle, maker’s mark of A. & J. Zimmerman Ltd, Birmingham 1911; an engine turned matchbook holder, Birmingham 1934; and a late Victorian circular pill box and cover, maker’s mark of Levi & Salaman, Birmingham 1898, total approx. weight 2 1/2 troy oz. (4).
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The Outstanding Second War `Immediate` 1941 D.S.O., `1940` D.F.M. Group of Six to Hampden and Manchester Pilot, Squadron Leader W.S. "Kip" Herring, Royal Air Force, Who Flew An "Impossible" Return Trip From Berlin, 7.9.1941, When His Aircraft Was Held in a Cone of 50 Searchlights Above The City For Four Minutes, and Peppered With More Than 30 Flak Holes in Wings and Fuselage; He Dragged His Battered Aircraft the 600 Miles To Home, Over The Most Heavily Defended Part of Germany, Unarmed, On One Engine and at a Height of 5,000 Feet; A Very Experienced Pilot, Having Carried Out Over 80 Operational Sorties, He Was Specifically Seconded For the Sikorski V.I.P. Flights in the Summer of 1943; He Was Killed Whilst Serving as Second Pilot in the General Sikorski Air Crash Disaster, 4.7.1943 a) Distinguished Service Order, G.VI.R., silver-gilt and enamel, reverse of suspension bar officially dated `1941`, with integral top riband bar, in Garrard & Co. Ltd. case of issue b) Distinguished Flying Medal, G.VI.R. (564688. Sgt. W.S. Herring. R.A.F.) c) 1939-1945 Star d) Air Crew Europe Star e) Defence and War Medals, M.I.D. Oak Leaf, generally good very fine, with the following items and documentation: - Caterpillar Club gold brooch badge, with `ruby` eyes, reverse engraved `Sgt. Herring Pres. By Irving Co.` - R.A.F. Halton Barrington Kennett Trophy Medal, silver (Hallmarks for London 1931), reverse engraved `A/A Herring. W.S.`, with silver top riband bar, in fitted case - No. 4 App. Wing Royal Air Force Londonderry Cup Medal, silver, reverse engraved, `Junior Cross Country W.S. Herring 1930`; Royal Air Force Athletics & Cross Country Association Prize Medal, gilded bronze, reverse engraved, `Junior Cross Country Championship 1937 Runners-Up` - Memorial Scroll named to `Squadron Leader W.S. Herring Royal Air Force - Bestowal Document for the Distinguished Service Order, dated 7.10.1941 - M.I.D. Certificate, dated 31.8.1940 - M.I.D. Certificate, dated 2.6.1943 - Investiture Letters for both D.S.O. and D.F.M., dated 19.2.1942 and 14.11.1941 respectively - Letter to recipient from Ivan Scott, Air Correspondent, The Daily Telegraph, dated 14.11.1941 - Telegraph to recipient`s wife from Lincolnshire Constabulary informing her of her husband`s death, dated 5.7.1943 - Buckingham Palace Letter of Condolence - Portrait of recipient entitled "Kipper", by Cuthbert Orde, signed `Orde 23 April 1942`, framed and glazed, typed note attached to reverse states the following, `This portrait by Orde was commissioned by AVRO following Kip`s return from overhead Berlin at night on one engine in an AVRO Manchester L7432 on 7th September - take off 21.35 and crash landed at RAF West Raynham 06.00 8th September 1941. The slight damage to the surface of this portrait was caused during the evacuation of Limassol, Cyprus during the brief cease-fire following the Turkish invasion in June 1974. The Greek Cypriots were attacking the Turkish Cypriots in the harbour area of Limassol and the RAF and British Army families living in the town eventually got out during the very brief cease-fire. I was a Flight Commander on IX Vulcan Squadron serving at nearby RAF Akrotiri at the time and I lived in Limassol.` The latter is signed by recipient`s son Wing Commander Graham "Kip" Herring - Letter and card from Edward Prchal`s family announcing his death - Letter from David Irving, author of The Death of General Sikorski Accident, to recipient`s widow, dated 1.2.1969 - Letter from Carlos Thompson, author of The Assassination of Winston Churchill, to recipient`s widow, dated 17.6.1969 - Copy of proceedings of the R.A.F. Court of Inquiry held into the Sikorski Crash - Newspaper cuttings and photographic images, with other ephemera Pair: Gunner H. Hardy, Royal Artillery British War and Victory Medals (176078 Gnr. H. Hardy. R.A.), good very fine (lot) D.S.O. London Gazette 7.10.1941 Acting Flying Officer Wilfred Stanley Herring, D.F.M. (44709), 207 Squadron `One night in September, 1941, this officer was the captain of an aircraft which participated in an attack on Berlin. Whilst over the city the aircraft was repeatedly hit by shell-fire from an intense and accurate barrage and, when Flying Officer Herring succeeded in evading the defences, the aircraft had sustained severe damage. The port engine had failed and, owing to lack of hydraulic power to the gun turrets, the aircraft was almost defenceless. Nevertheless, Flying Officer Herring decided to attempt to fly the aircraft back to this country by the shortest route which entailed passing over the enemy`s most heavily defended areas. Overcoming many difficulties he succeeded in reaching this country and in landing safely at an aerodrome with practically no fuel left in the tanks. Throughout, this officer displayed outstanding determination. On numerous occasions, Flying Officer Herring has carried out attacks on the most heavily defended targets, involving deep penetration into enemy territory, and has at all times displayed the greatest ability and devotion to duty.` The Recommendation, dated 17.9.1941, states: `Flying Officer Herring has now completed over 320 hours operational flying as the captain of Hampden and Manchester aircraft and he has always shown the utmost determination to carry through whatever operation he has been allotted. On numerous occasions this officer has been detailed to attack the most heavily defended targets involving deep penetration into enemy territory, and in every instance he has completed his mission with a cool efficiency that has been a model to other aircrews. His resolute behaviour was particularly noticeable on the night of September 7th, when he was the captain of a Manchester which took part in a raid on Berlin. Whilst over the City the aeroplane was the target for intense and accurate anti-aircraft fire and repeated hits were received. Severe damage was sustained, including the seizure of the port engine owing to a punctured radiator. Flying Officer Herring feathered the port air screw, dived out of the defences, sustaining more damage, and decided to attempt to fly the damaged aircraft to England. This decision was taken with the full knowledge that the flight would necessarily have to be made during a full moon by the shortest route which would entail passing through the thickest part of the enemy searchlight belt and fighter areas. At this time he was also aware that, following the failure of the port engine, there was no hydraulic power to the gun turrets and that the aeroplane was almost defenceless. The return flight was made successfully at about 5,000 feet. The aircraft encountered cloud at the most critical part of the flight and in consequence of severe icing conditions was forced to fly below cloud across the main enemy searchlight area. On arrival back in England, a successful landing was made at an aerodrome with practically no fuel left in the tanks. The decision to make a return flight in the face of all the known and unknown hazards shows that this officer possesses the finest type of courage and determination and the manner in which the flight was executed demonstrates his skill and efficiency as a pilot and captain of a heavy bomber. View Terms & Conditions
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A Scarce Great War 1917 D.H.4 Observer and Aerial Gunlayer`s D.S.M. Group of Three to Air Mechanic 1st Class G. Smith, 5 (Naval) Squadron, Royal Naval Air Service, Who Claimed At Least 2 Victories with Captain C.R. `Luppy` Lupton D.S.C., and Completed 101 Bombing Raids Before His Luck Ran Out. Smith Was Killed in Action, 18.3.1918, Taking Part in One of The Biggest Aerial Battles of the War - With Nearly 100 Aircraft Engaged. 30 of the German Aircraft Belonged to `Richthofen`s Circus` and Were Personally Led By Manfred Von Richthofen Himself. 15 Of The `Flying Circus` Engaged Smith`s Formation Resulting in His Aircraft Being Sent Down in Flames a) Distinguished Service Medal, G.V.R. (F.4430 G. Smith, Act. A.M. 1 GR. R.N.A.S. Dunkerque. 26.Oct.1917.) b) British War and Victory Medals (F 4430 G. Smith. Act. A.M.1. R.N.A.S.), extremely fine, with the recipient`s Great War Bronze Memorial Plaque, `George Smith`, in card holder (3) D.S.M. London Gazette 19.12.1917 Act. Air Mech, 1st Gr, George Smith, ON F.4430 F.4430 Air Mechanic 1st Class George Smith, D.S.M., born Maidstone, Kent, 1891; enlisted Royal Naval Air Service, A.M. II, May 1915; posted for service with No 3 Wing, France, August 1916-April 1917; served at R.N.A.S. Crystal Palace, April 1917-June 1917; posted as Observer to 5 (Naval) Squadron (DH4s), Dunkirk, 1.7.1917; flew in mostly bombing raids throughout July and August, including on Varssenaere, Snelleghm and Houttave Aerodromes; he formed an early partnership with Flight Sub Lieutenant C.R. `Luppy` Lupton; on 4.9.1917 they successfully bombed Bruges Docks, dropping their bombs on ammunition stores; on the 20th and the 25th they attacked Sparappelhock Aerodrome, before recording their first victory together on 28.9.1917, `on leaving the coast over Blakenburghe, an Albatross D.III attacked from behind. Two pans were fired at him when he turned and spun down...the tracers from the back gun were seen to go into his engine and left plane` (R.N.A.S. Bomb Raid Report refers); in October raids carried out included on Engel and Houttave Aerodrome and the Zeebrugge Mole; Lupton was awarded the D.S.C. and Smith the D.S.M. for a raid on Thorout Rail Station and Varssenaere Aerdrome, 26.10.1917; on 4.11.1917 whilst on a bombing raid to Engel Aerodrome, `Bombs were dropped over the line of sheds on the West side of the aerodrome... Ten E.A. were seen under the formation just after crossing the lines. One attacked N. 6009 [Lupton and Smith`s D.H.4] and got right under the tail. After two pans had been fired at him he went down and landed at Engel Aerodrome` (R.N.A.S. Bomb Raid Report refers); on 8.12.1917 Lupton and Smith shared an Albatross forced down out of control over Aertrycke Aerodrome with Flight Sub Lieutenant Gamon and Aerial Gunlayer Winter; whilst trying to carry out a raid on Varssenaere Aerodrome, 10.12.1917, `when at 1500 feet the radiator appeared to burst and we were covered in steam and water. I [Lupton] turned and tried to find the aerodrome which was difficult to do owing to the steam and water coming back from the engine. I was obliged to land with all bombs on and hit a triplane when on the point of landing and crashed` (R.N.A.S. Bomb Raid Report refers); having survived one hair-raising experience, they then suffered another when they were set upon by 5 enemy aircraft on the way back from a raid on Engel Aerodrome, 18.12.1917, `Several double pans were fired into an attacking E.A. Tracers were seen to go into the machine from the back guns. After a minute or two he broke off the engagement and turned away` (Combat Report refers); throughout the early part of 1918 they were regularly engaged by enemy aircraft whilst enroute, and returning from, bombing raids; on 7.3.1918 2 miles east of St. Quentin, a `machine flew across the front of the formation and two double trays were fired at him from the back guns with apparently no result, although tracers were seen to enter into his fuselage. Another hostile machine tried to come under the tail of our machine but after a few shots from our own back guns and from those of the machine in front, he dived steeply and went away` (Combat Report refers); on 18.3.1918, having completed 101 bombing raids, Smith`s luck finally ran out; most of these raids had been flown with Lupton, but on this date his pilot was the 18 year old Flight Sub Lieutenant Ransford; on the latter date they took off for a raid on Busigny Aerodrome, led by Flight Commander Bartlett - in his book Bomber Pilot 1916-1918 he gives the following account: `March 18th. A perfect morning. I led off seven bombers and two fighters at 9.45am and we all crossed the Lines in good formation over Bellicourt at 15,500 at 10.50am. Above Beaurevoir, Wodehouse, who was flying high, left the formation and turned back. Approaching Bohain the sky ahead seemed literally full of aircraft, three large formations of some twenty each to our north, and many smaller formations all about our height - but then too far to distinguish as friend or foe. Immediately after dropping our bombs and turning for home, every aircraft in the sky seemed to come together and there was a colossal mix-up. Everyone computed the enemy strength at between 50 and 60, and we ourselves numbered 38. All engaged in furious melee and immediately there were some fifteen or more Albatross and Fokker Triplanes on to our formation, very well handled, being part of the `Richthofen Circus` [footnote gives - At least 30 of the enemy aircraft were indeed from Jagdstaffeln 6, 10 and 11 of Jagdeschwader Nr 1, led in person by Rittmeister Manfred von Richthofen. Between them these EA claimed 9 victories for no losses to JG1]. I kept our formation together as far as possible and together we accounted for three - two certainties and one probable. Things happened so quickly and the fight was on such a big scale that it was impossible to follow all that was happening, but we saw numbers of EA spinning down on fire, our Camels following them right down; also a few of our own out of control. I had my front guns on to an Albatross at about 30 yards range for a few seconds as he cut across our bows, and got some 20-30 rounds into him, but he dived, coming up again under our tail. I slowed enough for Naylor to get a long burst into him and he went down pouring black smoke from his tail. Meanwhile I was trying to keep count of our formation and saw what appeared to be one of our DHs at the rear gliding down trailing a column of black smoke. McBain`s gunlayer, Jones, shot the tail of an Albatross and Dickson`s got another down out of control. We left the SEs and Camels still scrapping furiously, our intructions being to return immediately after dropping. Apart from accurate AA near the lines, our troubles were over. This must have been the greatest aerial battle of the war so far, a total of nearly 100 aircraft engaged. On landing found Wodehouse had been shot to blazes, being hit three times in the ankle and another in his left shoulder after penetrating his tank, none of them serious however and he pulled off a good landing with a seized engine in a field near the aerodrome. His machine was riddled but his gunlayer, James, escaped with nothing worse than ripped clothing. Ransford failed to return and it must have been him we saw gliding down smoking badly. A sad loss and an excellent gunlayer in Smith. View Terms & Conditions
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x A Good Second War 1941 Submariner`s D.S.M. Group of Six to Chief Engine Room Artificer C.H. Toms, H.M.S. Urge, Royal Navy, Killed in Action When the Urge was Sunk By An Italian Aircraft, With the Loss of All Hands, Off Ras Hilal, 29.4.1942 a) Distinguished Service Medal, G.VI.R. (D/M. 35358. C.H. Toms. C.E.R.A. H.M.S. Urge.) b) 1939-1945 Star c) Atlantic Star d) Africa Star e) War Medal f) Naval Long Service & G.C., G.V.R., 2nd `coinage head` type (M.35358. C.H. Toms. A/C.E.R.A.2. H.M.S. Severn.), light contact marks, very fine (6) D.S.M. London Gazette 16.12.1941 Chief Engine Room Artificer Charles Herbert Toms, D/M.35358, H.M.S. Urge `For courage, skill and resolution in successful Submarine patrols.` D/M.35358 Chief Engine Room Artificer Charles Herbert Toms, D.S.M., of Gosport, Hampshire; served during the Second World War in H.M. Submarine Urge, 1st Submarine Flotilla (based in Malta) in the Mediterranean, during which time she torpedoed and damaged the Italian battleship Vittorio Veneto, 13.12.1941, during the operations around the First Battle of Sirte, and sank the Italian light cruiser Giovanni delle Bande Nere, on 1.4.1942; Toms was killed in action when the Urge, whilst engaging the Italian sailing vessel San Giusto in the Mediterranean off Ras Hilal, was attacked by an escorting Italian bi-plane and was sunk with the loss of all hands, 29.4.1942. Toms is commemorated on the Plymouth Naval Memorial. View Terms & Conditions
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A Rare and Very Complete Great War Fighter Pilot`s Casualty Group of Three to Sergeant 1st Class Pilot W.J. Beadle, 1 Squadron, Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force, Who Claimed 3 Victories in His Nieuport, Before Being Killed in a Flying Accident, 24.4.1918 1914 Star, with Bar (986 2/A.M. W.J. Beadle. R.F.C.); British War and Victory Medals (986 Sgt. W.J. Beadle. R.F.C.), extremely fine, with the recipient`s Great War Bronze Memorial Plaque, `William James Beadle`, in card holder of issue, and the following related items: - Three named card boxes of issue, with Registered Envelope addressed to `Mrs. F.K. Beadle, 101 The Vale, Acton, W3` - Two Glass Plate Negatives of recipient in uniform, one slightly damaged; photograph of recipient in uniform standing in front of his aircraft, and R.F.C. Wings (3) 986 Sergeant William James Beadle, born Wimbledon, London; entered Royal Flying Corps as 2 A.M., 3.12.1913; served as 1 A.M. with the Aircraft Park, France, from 16.8.1914; Corporal 1.11.1915; briefly served with 16 Squadron, St. Omer, before being posted back to the UK, November 1915; reverted to Sergeant 1st Class Pilot, 14.12.1916 and was awarded a Royal Aero Club Aviator`s Certificate (No. 5126), 26.4.1917; re-embarked for service in France as a Pilot at the beginning of May 1917; after an initial posting to 29 (Fighter) Squadron (Nieuports), Le Hameau, Beadle was sent for operational flying to 1 Squadron (Nieuports), Bailleul, 8.6.1917; the squadron mainly flew Offensive Patrols over the lines against the German circuses, and were heavily engaged in air combats as part of the 11th Wing of the 2nd Brigade; Beadle did not have to wait long to enter the fray, 12.6.1917, `Whilst on Northern Offensive Patrol, I saw a two seater Albatross at 10,000 feet over Boesinghe - I dived on it and fired 1 drum, evidently wounding the Observer as no attempt was made to return fire. H.A. put nose down and went N.E. when I dived again, firing and following him down and saw him crash in Polygon Wood. Decisive` (Combat Report refers); he had another victory whilst on patrol over Gheluvelt, 2.7.1917, `While on Offensive Patrol, patrol attacked 6 E.A. scouts, I selected a machine with black and white markings which was getting away from one of our Nieuports and fired at close range - machine heeled over and over, then went down in a series of rolls and spins. Decisive` (Ibid); five days later, Beadle claimed another victim, whilst on an Offensive Patrol of 6 Nieuports led by Second Lieutenant Fullard over Roulers; they engaged 10 enemy Scouts and `I dived on one Albatross Scout and fired a whole drum into it, after which he went into a very steep dive, then in an uncontrollable spin with engine on. At this time I was attacked from the rear by a yellow Scout with a tail like a Sopwith and three Albatross Scouts. I outclimbed them and rejoined the Patrol. Decisive. Confirmed by 2/Lt. Fullard and 2/Lt. Kelney` (Ibid); at the end of July Beadle was sent to the Hospital Ship Carisbrooke Castle; before returning to the UK in August and being admitted to a hospital in Bethnal Green; being found fit for duty in December 1917, he was posted as a Pilot Instructor to 1 (Observer) School of Air Gunnery; Beadle was listed as `Missing Believed Drowned in Aeroplane Accident`, 22.4.1918; his body was never recovered, and he is commemorated on the Hollybrook Memorial, Southampton. View Terms & Conditions
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A Great War and Second War Campaign Group of Eight to Sopwith Triplane Pilot, Captain, Later Wing Commander, C.H.B. Jenner-Parson, 8 Squadron Royal Naval Air Service and Royal Air Force, Who Was Recommended for the D.S.C. in 1917, and Drove Down Out of Control At Least 2 Enemy Aircraft, Sharing One Other 1914-15 Star (Flt. S. Lt. C.H.B. Jenner Parson, R.N.A.S.); British War Medal, unofficially engraved; Mercantile Marine War Medal (Charles H.B. Jenner-Parson); Victory Medal, M.I.D. Oak Leaves (G. [sic] H.B. Jenner-Parson. R.A.F.); 1939-1945 Star; Atlantic Star; Defence and War Medals, generally very fine or better, with silver (Hallmarks for Birmingham 1916) identity bracelet, `H. Jenner Parson. R.N.A.S.`, and two files of copied research (8) M.I.D. London Gazette 11.12.1917 Flt. Lt. C.H.B. Jenner-Parson No. 8 Squadron, R.N.A.S. The Recommendation, dated 5.10.1917, states: `As a Flying Officer, he has done very good work, and has shown gallantry and skill in action.` Recommended for a D.S.C., 26.9.1917 Flight Lieut. Charles Hugh Beresford Jenner-Parson, 8 Naval Sqdn. R.N.A.S. `This Officer has done consistently good work as a Pilot and has shown much skill and gallantry in action. He has shot down 2 Enemy machines and led many successful Patrols.` Wing Commander Charles Hugh Beresford Jenner-Parson, born St. Vincent, West Indies, 1895; Flight Lieutenant, Royal Naval Air Service, 9.10.1915; carried out training at Cranwell, Eastchurch and Dover Air Stations; gained RAC Aviator`s Certificate in a Grahame-White Biplane, R.N.A.S. Chingford, 9.2.1916; posted as Pilot for operational flying to No. 5 Wing, Dunkirk, August 1916; took part in nine patrols that month, including two Fighter Patrols over the Ypres area and one Fighter Escort to a Bombing squadron; carried out a number of bombing raids the following month, including two on Ghistelles Aerodrome, and several Fighter Patrols over Dunkirk and the Fleet; on 7.9.1916 he failed to return from an attack on St. Denis Westerend Aerodrome, but was later reported to have landed safely at Boulogne; proceeded with the Detached Squadron under Squadron Commander G.R. Bromet for service with 22nd Wing Royal Flying Corps, Doullens, October 1916; reported sick the following month, returning to active service when posted to 8 (Naval) Squadron (Sopwith Triplanes), Dunkirk, 26.2.1917; as part of `C` Flight he named his first Triplane `Brenda` - much to his annoyance this was crashed by another pilot in March; his new aircraft, named `Angel`, led him to future success; he took part in two combats on 24.4.1917, including, `N.E. of Bethune. At 11am observed one two seater Albatross on his way home, this side of the lines.... I got into the sun and dived at him getting off several rounds at close range whereupon he dived steeply and I had to break off combat owing to gun jambing. I think that he was hit but lost sight of him while clearing jamb`; he was in action once again, 1.5.1917, `while chasing one E.A. observed a British machine, like a Martinside stall and go into a spin and on looking round saw a small white, E.A. over Lens. I at once left the first E.A. and attacked him at fairly close range, firing about 60 rounds, whereupon he went down in a vertical nose-dive but apparently under control`; on the 12th and the 20th of the same month he was involved in combats against formations of 15 and 9 Albatross Scouts, and on the latter date whilst on an Offensive Patrol over `Henin Lietard at about 8.15pm Flt. Lt. H. Jenner Parson opened fire on one at close range. This E.A. went down in a spin for about 2,000 feet, flattening out for a second, and then falling into a spin again. Flt. Lt. Jenner Parson could not watch it any further, but he is of the opinion that it was out of control`; three days later he shared with Flight Lieutenant Soar an enemy aircraft forced down out of control over La Bassee; on 28.5.1917, he single-handedly drove down out of control another aircraft west of Douai, `Flt. Sub. Lt. Jenner Parsons, in company with 5 other Sopwith Triplanes of No. 8 Naval Squadron, attacked a formation of 7 Albatross Scouts and 3 Aviatiks near Douai at 8.20pm. Diving on one of the scouts he observed tracers hit the engine, whereupon the H.A. stalled, side slipped, and went down out of control. The Pilot is confident that this machine must have crashed`; on 1.6.1917 he took on 4 two-seaters by himself, `while on a Special Mission [Arras to St. Eloi] I observed 4 H.A. above me. I climbed above them and opened fire at one machine, where upon the other three all closed in on me and attacked me, then followed a running fight. One of the H.A. then broke away and steered in a northerly direction. I followed him and getting close opened fire, firing a lot of rounds into him, tracers being observed entering him. The observer of the H.A. suddenly stopped firing and disappeared into the cockpit as if hit. My gun then jambed and I pulled out and when I next looked H.A. was nowhere to be seen... I turned back and engaged the remaining H.A. and drove them all east`; on the 12th June he shared in driving down another enemy aircraft out of control, this time over Arras; throughout July and September Jenner-Parson continued to be involved in aerial combats, but none proved conclusive enough to add to his score (Recommended for D.S.C.; for further details of Jenner-Parson`s service with 8 Squadron see Fighter Pilot on the Western Front, by Wing Commander E.D. Crundell, D.F.C., A.F.C, the latter being a squadron contemporary and close friend of his); posted to 12 Squadron (Sopwith Camels), Dunkirk, October 1917; he was promoted to Flight Commander, for meritorious service, 31.12.1917; returning to the UK in March 1918, was appointed as an Instructor at Redcar, April 1918; re-engaged Temporary Flying Officer, 29.8.1939; advanced Temporary Wing Commander, Technical Branch (Signals), 1.1.1945. 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x Five: Chief Engine Room Artificer W.E.R. MacCabe, Royal Navy 1914-15 Star (271655. W.E.R. MacCabe. E.R.A.2. R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (271655 W.E.R. MacCabe. C.E.R.A.2. R.N.); Naval Long Service & G.C., G.V.R., 1st `Admiral`s bust` type (271655. W.E.R. MacCabe, C.E.R.A. 2Cl. H.M.S. Dido); France, Republic, Medaille Militaire, silver and enamel, with trophy suspension, very fine or better (5) French Medaille Militaire London Gazette 15.9.1916 Engine Room Artificer (1st Cl.) William Ernest Reginald MacCabe, O.N. 271655 `In recognition of services during the War.` 271655 Chief Engine Room Artificer William Ernest Reginald MacCabe, born Shrewsbury, Shropshire, January 1883; enlisted in the Royal Navy as Engine Room Artificer 4th Class, 15.6.1904; advanced Engine Room Artificer 1st Class and served during the Great War in H.M.S. Attack; promoted Chief Engine Room Artificer, 1.10.1917; awarded L.S. & G.C., 4.7.1919; discharged, 14.6.1926. View Terms & Conditions
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A Great War Group of Three to Seaplane Pilot Flight Lieutenant O.E. Worsley, Royal Naval Air Service and Royal Air Force, Part of The British Team that Won The Schneider Trophy, 26.9.1927, and Set A World Speed Record in the Process British War and Victory Medal, M.I.D. Oak Leaves (Lieut. O.E. Worsley. R.A.F.); Iraq, Kingdom, Active Service Medal, one clasp, 1930-31, very fine or better, with a large file of copied research, including several photographic images (3) M.I.D. London Gazette 3.6.1919 Lt. Oswald Ewart Worsley (Egypt & Palestine) `This Officer has carried out many long and successful patrols. He has always worked with keenness and alacrity.` Flight Lieutenant Oswald Ewart Worsley, `born at Kensington, London, in 1898, and was educated at Merton House and Westbourne Schools. He joined up as a mechanic in the R.N.A.S. in 1914, became Flight Officer in January, 1917, and was promoted Flight Sub-Lieutenant in the following June. On formation of the R.A.F. he was made Flight-Lieutenant, and during 1918 he served in the Mediterranean and was specially mentioned in dispatches. He left the Service in 1919, but returned as a short service officer in July, 1921, and was granted a permanent commission early in 1925.`; gained R.A.C. Flying Certificate (no. 7296), 4.5.1917; appointed Flight Sub-Lieutenant, Royal Naval Air Service 27.6.1917; subsequent service included at Vendome, Cranwell and Calshot; posted as a Pilot to the Seaplane Base, Alexandria (Shorts 184), April 1918; carried out numerous patrols and convoy escorts from May; was part of a crew that flew a Large America F3 that carried out a return flight from Alexandria to Suda Bay, Crete, November 1918; this was requested by General Salmond and was for the express purpose of escorting a Handley-Page to Alexandria; having re-entered service after the War he was part of the team that won the Schneider Trophy for Britain at Venice 1927 - when they also set a world speed record; Flight gives the following `The Trophy Race for seaplanes, originally scheduled to take place at Venice on Sunday, September 25th, had to be postponed until Monday, September 26th, owing to unfavourable weather conditions. By Monday midday the conditions had improved, and the race was held, resulting in a win for Great Britain, at the impressive average speed of 453.282 km/h (281.54mph). The winning machine, the Supermarine S.5 geared with Napier engine, was piloted by Flight-Lieutenant Webster. Second place was secured by Flight-Lieutenant Worsley on another Supermarine S.5, similar to the winner but fitted with a direct-drive Napier engine. His average speed was 439.472 km/h (272.96mph)....The total length of the course was 350kms (217 miles)`; posted to 503 (County of Lincoln) Squadron, Waddington, November 1928. View Terms & Conditions
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A Great War Fighter Pilot`s Campaign Group of Five to Lieutenant L.S.V. Gedge, 43 Squadron, Royal Air Force, Who Was Credited With At Least 3 Victories, One of Which According to His Log Book Was a Member of the `Flying Circus` British War and Victory Medals (Lieut. L.S.V. Gedge. R.A.F.); 1939-1945 Star; Defence and War Medals, BWM with official corrections, V.M. officially renamed, generally very fine, with photocopies of two of recipient`s Log Books, photographic images and a comprehensive file of research (5) Lieutenant Sydney Victor Lathom Gedge (1897-1973), born Westminster and known as Lathom Gedge; educated at Albion House, Margate; The Gymnasium at Bonn, Germany; the Ecole Continental, Lausanne, Switzerland and Merchant Taylor`s School, Northwood; served as a Cadet, 2nd Artist Rifles, O.T.C., from 8.6.1916; commissioned Temporary Second Lieutenant (On Probation), Royal Flying Corps, 26.1.1917; posted as Pilot to "A" Flight, 43 (Fighter) Squadron (Sopwith 1 1/2 Strutters and then Camels), Treizennes, France, 5.5.1917; transferred to "B" Flight in November of the same year; initially flying Reconnaissance Patrols and Photography missions Gedge did not have to wait long to have his first success, `A patrol of six Sopwiths of 43 Squadron met nine hostile scouts. Capt. K.L. Gopsill & 2nd Lt. E.H. Jones drove down one scout but were then attacked by two others, and 2nd Lt. Jones was wounded. He continued fighting and after firing 20 rounds one attacking scout burst into flames and fell. 2nd Lt. C.H. Harriman & 2/A.M. O`Shea hit another scout in which the pilot was believed to have been killed and the machine fell out of control; while still another was sent down out of control by 2nd Lt. L. Gedge and C.S.M. L.M. Lava` (R.F.C. Communiques 1917-18, refers); whilst carrying out a Line Patrol over Armentieres - Lens - Arras, 12.6.1917, `Observer [Corporal Collins] wounded by direct hit by "Archie" ` (Log Book refers); four days later with Private Blatherwick as his Observer, `We bought down 1 E.A. which was seen to crash in Lens` (Ibid); Gedge had a change of luck whilst flying a Photographic Reconnaissance, 2.7.1917, `Scrap with 8 E.A. over Douai. Got separated - Bloody Awful!! "Wind Up" ` (Log Book refers); in August 1917 he was primarily involved in Reconnaissance work over enemy trenches, including 15.8.1917, `Dived on Troops marching along Hot Road and Bois de Quartorze; the party was about 700 strong and was scattered by M. Gun fire. Fired on M. Transport and cyclists. Dived and fired on Highgate Trench which was seen to be full of men` (Squadron Report, refers); two days later he was in action with Blatherwick again, when they shot down an enemy aircraft in flames, `while taking photographs over Sallamines we were attacked by 4 Albatross Scouts and 8 other machines behind them I opened fire on the nearest one. After seeing a spurt of flame come from him I turned and fired on the other one and saw him no more. 1 drum was fired into each machine. The second machine was hit in the engine and turned and dived East` (Combat Report refers); on 20.8.1917 both Pilot and Observer were on the receiving end whilst on patrol from La Bassee to Gavrelle, `Centre Section shot through by Albatross Scout. "Wind Up!!" ` (Log Book refers); throughout October he had a number of indecisive combats, and continued this in to November, whilst on Offensive Patrol between Wavrin and Seclin, 8.11.1917, `on receiving notice of the presence of this machine, I went up and immediately attacked the 2 str. from behind, at a range of 400 yds. The machine went into a steep dive, but I did not see what happened as I was attacked from above by an Albatross Scout, which then went off. I did not see any signs of a 2 str. machine anywhere afterward` (Combat Report, refers); posted 44 Squadron (Sopwith Camels), Hainault Farm, Essex,18.1.1918; whilst serving with the latter squadron he was involved in home defence against German bombing raids, most notably in the night attacks on London 29/30.1.1918 when the Germans despatched four Giants of Rfa 501 and also in response to the attack of 28 Gothas and three Giants , 19/20.5.1918; as a result of the latter bombing raid 49 people were killed and 177 injured; posted to 33 Squadron 22.11.1918; discharged 13.6.1919; he became a solicitor in later life. View Terms & Conditions
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