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Five: Squadron Leader A. A. McLaren, Royal Air Force 1939-45 Star; Burma Star; Defence an...
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Five: Squadron Leader A. A. McLaren, Royal Air Force 1939-45 Star; Burma Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, all in named box of issue addressed to ‘S/Ldr. A .A. McLaren, Roo 215, D.A.I.S/I.S.1, Air Ministry, Princes House, Kingsway, WC2’; Royal Air Force L.S. & G.C., G.VI.R., 1st issue (362103. F/Sgt. A. A. McLaren. R.A.F.) extremely fine (5) £120-£160 --- Arthur Andrew McLaren was born in Plumstead, London, on 4 January 1906. He attested into the Royal Air Force on 4 January 1921, aged 15, as a Boy, and went to R.A.F. Cranwell to train as an aeroplane engine fitter. Placed on the advanced course due to his ability, he was later advanced Corporal and posted to India in 1926. Advanced Sergeant on 1 April 1928, in 1932 he attended the flying school at R.A.F. Hendon. Advanced Flight Sergeant in 1935, he served during the Second War and was further advanced Warrant Officer in February 1940 and commissioned Flying Officer on 1 February 1941, after which he served in India. Advanced Flight Lieutenant on 2 February 1945, he was placed on the retired list at his own request on 6 June 1949, retaining the rank of Squadron Leader. He died in Eastbourne in 1989. Sold together with copy service papers.
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Five: Squadron Leader A. A. McLaren, Royal Air Force 1939-45 Star; Burma Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, all in named box of issue addressed to ‘S/Ldr. A .A. McLaren, Roo 215, D.A.I.S/I.S.1, Air Ministry, Princes House, Kingsway, WC2’; Royal Air Force L.S. & G.C., G.VI.R., 1st issue (362103. F/Sgt. A. A. McLaren. R.A.F.) extremely fine (5) £120-£160 --- Arthur Andrew McLaren was born in Plumstead, London, on 4 January 1906. He attested into the Royal Air Force on 4 January 1921, aged 15, as a Boy, and went to R.A.F. Cranwell to train as an aeroplane engine fitter. Placed on the advanced course due to his ability, he was later advanced Corporal and posted to India in 1926. Advanced Sergeant on 1 April 1928, in 1932 he attended the flying school at R.A.F. Hendon. Advanced Flight Sergeant in 1935, he served during the Second War and was further advanced Warrant Officer in February 1940 and commissioned Flying Officer on 1 February 1941, after which he served in India. Advanced Flight Lieutenant on 2 February 1945, he was placed on the retired list at his own request on 6 June 1949, retaining the rank of Squadron Leader. He died in Eastbourne in 1989. Sold together with copy service papers.
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