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A WWII Second World War interest mid-20th century Art Deco style chrome desktop cigarette lighter in the form of a bomb or rocket. The lighter of cylindrical form, with three shaped tail fins, mounted on a curved ebonised base. Lighter section to top. Measures approx; 16cm long.

An original WWII Second World War German Luftwaffe inert incendiary bomb. Inert. Complete unit, with tail fins to end and original ' Tile Breaker ' end cap. Markings visible to body. Measures approx; 35cm tall. Rare.

A large collection of assorted original WWII Second World War Third Reich Nazi German official press and propaganda photographs to include uniformed soldiers from the Luftwaffe, Wehrmacht and Kriegsmarine, many ariel bomb photographs, damaged aircraft and tanks, wounded soldiers, images from the Nazi book burning campaign, rally marches and parades, burning of the Reichstag, Aircraft Schematic diagrams and many more. An interesting collection.

Collection of 1:32 scale Aircraft extra parts, extra parts include Aires Hobby Models 2x2167 P-47D Thunderbolt engine sets, 3x2034 U.S Radial engine, 2x2007 Daimler Benz engine, 2015 Junkers Jumo engine, 2084 Nakajima Hayate Cockpit set, 2209 P-47D Thunderbolt Cockpit set, 3xP-51B Mustang Wheel bays, 2098 Corsair Gun bay, Eduard models DB 601A/N engine and Bf 109E Bomb set, Brassin Bf 109G Cannon pods, 3xF4U-1 wheels, Elite Accessories 20xMachine gun sets, 7xScale Aircraft Conversions Landing gears and Gear and Nose Ballast, 10xBarracudaCast Wheel sets and a further 20xvarious Aircraft parts, and 2xRoden W.W.I engines and a MENG 1:35 Diesel engine, excellent condition, (80 items).

Twelve various 1:200 scale model Aircraft, Boeing 747-400 Qantas, Boeing 777-300ER Air New Zealand, Boeing 747-400 KLM, British Airways Concorde, Luftwaffe Airbus A319, Hogan Wings Lockheed SR-71, F-14 Tomcat and EA-68 Prowler, Dragon models two Flying Wings and a KB-70 Valkyrie, Herpa US Air Force Northrop Grumman Bomb Wing, all mint condition, boxes good to very good few minor scuffs, (12 items).

Quantity Of Corgi Classics Boxed Cars/ Commercials, including:96680 Stirling Moss Jaguar MK2,D708 Ford Cortina, 96760 Lotus Cortina Sir John Whitmore, 96763 Roger Clarke Ford Cortina,D983 Morris J Van Post Office Telephones, 04101 TR3A, 99808 Ford Popular Royal Mail, 97343 Morris Minor Bomb Disposal, 99806 Bedford Police Van, 96855 Morris 1000 Police Van,96863 Ford Popular Sunlight, 96744 Morris Minor Police van, 96951 Morris Mini Police van, 99805 Bedford CA AA van, 99803 Morris Minor Post Office Telephones,94145 Mini, 94182 Peugeot 205 Turbo, plus 3 x Detail cars, Ford Capri, Ferrari F355 and Porsche 356 A, all in mint condition, boxes are good to excellent. (20 items)

Large collection of Doctor who Tardis related items, including, boxed Airfix “welcome aboard” Tardis model kit, large boxed talking soft toy, money boxes of different size and some talking, stress ball, boxed “goo pod”, trade box of Magic box int power rollers with 4 Tardis sealed inside and one loose, pencil case tins, boxed mug, bath bomb “fizzer”, boxed cookie jar, boxed Steepletone police telephone box telephone untested, plus lots more items, (a lot)

A Great War ‘Western Front’ M.M. and Second and Third Award Bars awarded to Sergeant George Power, 2nd Battalion, York and Lancaster Regiment, who was wounded in action on five occasions before dying from wounds on 1 December 1917 Military Medal, G.V.R., with Second and Third Award Bars (8714 Sjt: G. Power. Y. & L.R.) good very fine £1,800-£2,200 --- M.M. London Gazette 22 January 1917. Bar to M.M. London Gazette 16 August 1917. 2nd Bar to M.M. London Gazette 23 February 1918. George Power was born at Haggerston, East London, on 19 May 1890, and enlisted into the York and Lancaster Regiment on 22 May 1907, and completed his 7 years with the Colours on 21 May 1914, when he was posted to the reserve and civilian life. He rejoined his regiment on the outbreak of war and landed with the 2nd Battalion at St Nazaire on 9 September 1914. Remarkably, he was wounded on five separate occasions during the war as follows: 9 August 1915: Hooge, shrapnel wound to the head, 14 days hospital; 19 January 1916: Poperinghe, bomb wound right hand, 25 days hospital; May 1916: Morteldje Sector, severe gunshot wound to jaw, 82 days hospital; 17 October 1917: Loos, burns to face and right hand, 30 days hospital; 29 November 1917: Cambrai, wounded. Sergeant Power succumbed to his wounds and died on 1 December 1917. He is commemorated by name on the Cambrai Memorial, Louverval. In addition to the M.M. and two Bars, Power also received a Distinguished Conduct Card, presented to him when he was in hospital in the U.K. in June 1916, recovering from his wounded jaw. Sold with detailed research.

Three: Lance-Sergeant H. J. Waller, 4th Battalion, Duke of Cambridge’s Own (Middlesex Regiment), later 3rd Battalion, with whom he was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal 1914 Star, with clasp (L-8114 L. Cpl. J. H. [sic] Waller. 4/Midd’x R.); British War and Victory Medals (L-8114 Cpl. J. H. [sic] Waller. Midd’x R.) nearly very fine (3) £240-£280 --- D.C.M. London Gazette 14 January 1916; citation published 11 March 1916: ‘For conspicuous good work. Although untrained in bomb-throwing, Sergeants Coleman and Waller, when bombers were not available, threw bombs with great coolness and effect for four hours.’ Herbert Joseph Waller was born in Edmonton, Middlesex on 27 October 1884 and his Regimental Number indicates that he first attested for the Middlesex Regiment in 1902. He served with the 4th Battalion, Middlesex Regiment during the Great War on the Western Front from 14 August 1914, subsequently being posted to the 3rd Battalion, with which battalion he was serving at the time of the award of his Distinguished Conduct Medal. He died in Battersea, London in January 1950.

Three: Private M. Timlin, Northumberland Fusiliers, who was posted missing, presumed killed in action, during the Battle of the Somme on 3 July 1916 1914-15 Star (12-11334 Pte. M. Timlin. North’d Fus:); British War and Victory Medals (12-11334 Pte. M. Timlin. North’d Fus.) all in named card boxes of issue, with two outer OHMS transmission envelopes both addressed to ‘Miss G. Barron, 1 Richardson Street, Ashington, Northumberland’; Memorial Plaque Michael Timlin) in card envelope, with Buckingham Palace enclosure, in OHMS transmission envelope similarly addressed, extremely fine (4) £140-£180 --- Michael Timlin was born in Amble, Northumberland, and attested for the Northumberland Fusiliers at Ashington, Northumberland. He served with the 12th Battalion during the Great War on the Western Front from 9 September 1915, and was posted missing, presumed taken Prisoner of War on 3 July 1916. A report from one of Timlin’s comrades states: ‘This man was with a bombing party in Shelter Wood at the back of Mametz Wood. The bombers had to bomb a certain part of the trench and they all came back except this man. I know him well because he lives three doors off me at Ashington, Northumberland. They all think he is a prisoner.’ Six months later, Timlin’s name still not having appear on the list of Prisoners of War, it was formally concluded that he was killed in action on 3 July 1916. He has no known grave, and is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, France. Sold with named Record Office enclosure for the 1914-15 Star; postcard from the Regimental Chaplain; British Red Cross and Order of St. John Letter, dated 26 January 1917, all addressed to the recipient’s fiancée, Miss Grace Barron; a poem ‘Fall In’ reputedly written by the recipient; a fine portrait postcard photograph of the recipient; and copied research.

A good Omani Order of the Special Royal Emblem and Sultan’s Distinguished Service Medal for Gallantry group of ten awarded to Major W. G. Wood, Sultan of Oman’s Armed Forces, late Royal Army Ordnance Corps, who served as the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Officer in Northern Oman Oman, Sultanate, Order of the Special Royal Emblem, Expatriate Officer’s type, silver, with Omani crown emblem on riband, in fitted Asprey, London, case of issue; Sultan’s Distinguished Service Medal, for Gallantry, bronze, with Khunjar gallantry emblem on riband; Peace Medal, bronze, with Omani crown emblem on riband; Tenth Anniversary Medal, silvered; Glorious 15th National Day Medal, bronze; Great Britain, 1939-45 Star; Italy Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Army L.S. & G.C., E.II.R., 2nd issue, Regular Army (22231899 W.O. Cl.2. W. G. Wood. RAOC.) mounted court-style as worn, edge bruising, generally very fine (10) £1,000-£1,400 --- William George Wood joined the Sultan of Oman’s Armed Forces on 7 August 1976, and was awarded the Sultan’s Distinguished Service Medal for Gallantry. The Recommendation states: ‘Ra’ees [Major] William George Wood is the Officer Commanding the Ammunition Sub Depot of the Base Ordnance Depot and the senior Ammunition Technical Officer in Northern Oman This entails being on continual stand-by to deal with Explosive Ordnance Disposal requests routed through the Royal Oman Police. He has been called to deal with a number of unexploded bombs and rockets dating from 1958 which he has made safe with deceptive ease. On at least two occasions he displayed gallantry of a particularly high order. In June 1978 he had to recover an unexploded aircraft rocket from a well at Izki and because of the risk of damage to life and property he subsequently drove with it cushioned on his lap to an area where it could be safely destroyed. This was a most hazardous operation carried through with courage and skill. On 19 July 1979 he was again tasked to deal with an unexploded bomb located 800 feet below Halhal in the Jebel Akdar. Access to the bomb could only be gained by Ra’ees Wood being winched down from a helicopter. He had not flown in a helicopter before and he was therefore briefed on winching techniques prior to being winched down with his detonating equipment onto a ledge by the bomb. The fuse was lit and Wood was winched back into the helicopter to await detonation at a safe distance. No detonation occurred and after the prescribed safety time allowance Wood was winched back down to the bomb. This experienced officer was immediately aware, having seen the state of the detonator, of the danger of an immediate explosion which would have put his life and that of the helicopter crew at risk. With complete disregard for his own safety he urgently waved the helicopter away instead of asking to be winched up. He then calmly removed the faulty detonator from the charge and prepared a second. The helicopter returned, the fuse was ignited, Wood was winched back up to the helicopter, and the detonation was ultimately successful. Wood’s entire service in Oman has been characterised by tireless effort and leadership of the highest possible order. He has removed the risk of loss of life and damage to civilians and their property, and put his own life at risk on their behalf. The incidents at Izki and Halhal are examples of this officer’s outstanding personal courage and devotion to duty.’ Sold with the Bestowal Document for the Omani Order of the Special Royal Emblem, named to Major William George Wood, and dated 18 November 1985; the original typed Recommendation for the Sultan’s Distinguished Service Medal for Gallantry, mounted on card with embroidered ribbon surround; the recipient’s riband bar; and related miniature awards for the 1939-45 Star; Italy Star; War Medal 1939-45; and Army L.S. & G.C., these mounted as worn.

A German Second War Kriegsmarine Minesweeper Badge. A very nice condition Kriegsmarine Minesweeper badge, maker marked WH (W. Hobachter) to the wide tapering pin on the reverse side, good gilt remaining, one area of oxidisation to the left hand side of the wreath, all finish remaining to the exploding bomb with its original pin, hook and hinge, very good condition £100-£140

Four: Sergeant J. Cooper, Military Mounted Police, late Royal Horse Artillery Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 2 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State (27503 Bomb: J. Cooper, M Bty., R.H.A.); British War and Victory Medals (P-535 Sjt. J. Cooper. M.M.P.); Coronation 1911, Metropolitan Police (P.C., J. Cooper.) slight corrosion to VM, otherwise very fine (4) £160-£200

A post-War O.B.E. group of seven, together with a large number of presentation items, awarded to Deputy Commissioner of Police Mr. P. T. Moor, Royal Hong Kong Police, late Royal Air Force, who over the course of a 34 year career served in all the major branches of the Force, and in all four regions The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, O.B.E. (Civil) Officer’s 2nd type breast badge, silver-gilt, with Toye, Kenning, & Spencer, London, case of issue; Queen’s Police Medal, E.II.R., 2nd issue, for Distinguished Service (Peter Thomas Moor. CPM.); 1939-45 Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Colonila Police Forces Meritorious Service Medal, E.II.R., 2nd issue (Peter T. Moor. Sen. Supt., Hong King Police.); Colonial Police Forces L.S. & G.C., E.II.R., 2nd issue, with two Additional Award Bars (Chief Superintendent P. T. Moor Hong Kong) mounted court-style as worn; together with the recipient’s related miniature awards, these similarly court-mounted as worn; the recipient’s Royal Hong Kong Police Commemorative Medal 1997, silver (SDCP P. T. Moor. OBE, QPM, CPM), together with the related miniature award, in fitted Spink, London case of issue; a commemorative Hong Kong Service Medal, bronze, unnamed as issue in case of issue, together with the related miniature award, the Second War medals all heavily lacquered, with the 1939-45 Star somewhat silvered, generally very fine and better (18) £1,800-£2,200 --- O.B.E. London Gazette 31 December 1980: Peter Thomas Moor, Q.P.M., C.P.M., Deputy Commissioner of Police, Hong Kong. Q.P.M. London Gazette 11 June 1977: Peter Thomas Moor, C.P.M., Assistant Commissioner of Police, Royal Hong Kong Police Force. C.P.M. London Gazette 1 January 1969: Peter Thomas Moor, Senior Superintendent, Hong Kong Police Force. Peter Thomas Moor was born in Jarrow-on-Tyne on on 3 January 1926, and having moved with his family to Staines, upon leaving school joined a firm of insurance brokers as an assistant account. He joined the Royal Air Force in 1943, and after training initially as a pilot-navigator and bomb aimer, he then went through further training, this time as a wireless operator, before being posted to India where he was stationed in Bombay, Delhi, Karachi, Calcutta, and then Bhopal at an R.A.F. radio base. He left the Royal Air Force in 1947 and, because of his radio training, joined the British Post Office for two years as a telecommunications engineer. Arriving in Hong Kong as a probationary Sub-Inspector of police in August 1949, over the next 34 years Moor served in all the major branches of the Force, including Uniform Branch, ClD, Special Branch, Traffic and Marine, as well as serving in all four regions (Hong Kong lsland, Kowloon, the New Territories, and Marine). During his time with the Force, Moor had been the Recruiting Officer for the Hong Kong Government in Pakistan in 1961, and seconded to the Ministry of Overseas Development as Deputy Director of Overseas Police Courses at Hendon for two years from 1963. He was also the Recruiting Officer in Canada in 1973. He was the only officer to command the Auxiliary Police for two separate periods, and was Principal Staff Officer at the Auxiliary Police Headquarters during the 1967 disturbances. Moor commanded Kowloon Police District from 1975 to 1978, and was also chairman of the Hong Kong International Airport Security committee, as well as heading delegations to Thailand, the Philippines, and Australia. He also visited Zambia with General Fursdon from the Ministry of Defence to evaluate the Zambian requirements in regard to their Police Para-military Forces and the re-organisation of the Zambian Police Force. Twice Commended by the Commissioner of Police, Moor was advanced Deputy Commissioner in 1978, and was created an Officer of the Order of the British Empire in the 1981 New Year’s Honours’ List. He also served briefly as Acting Commissioner of Police Retiring in 1983 to West Sussex, he took an interest in local affairs, being a County Councillor from 1997 to 2009, and serving as Vice-Chairman of West Sussex County Council from 2005 to 2009. He also held various charitable appointments, and was President of the Royal Hong Kong Police Association up until his death. He died on 15 June 2012, aged 86. The Peter Moor Building, at the School of Foundation Training, Hong Kong Police College, is named in his honour, and is the current headquarters of the Hong Kong Police Band. Sold with the Bestowal Document for the O.B.E., this mounted in a glazed display frame; the recipient’s Royal Hong Kong Police cap; and the following presentation items: i) A large Silver Presentation Salver, inscribed ‘Presented to Mr. P. T. Moor, J.P., Senior Superintendent of Police, by the Gazetted and Inspectorate Officers of the Hong Kong Auxiliary Police Force as a mark of their esteem, Hong Kong, 1st December 1967’ ii) Silver-plated Presentation Bowl, inscribed ‘Presented to Mr. P. T. Moor, O.B.E., Q.P.M., C.P.M., F.B.I.M., J.P., Deputy Commissioner of Police, by the Officers of the Royal Hong Kong Auxiliary Police Force on the occasion of his being awarded the Order of the British Empire by Her Majesty the Queen 1981’ iii) Presentation Salver, inscribed ‘Presented to Mr. P. T. Moor, O.B.E., Q.P.M., C.P.M., F.B.I.M., J.P., Deputy Commissioner of Police, by Members of the Shatin Junior Police Call on the occasion of the opening of their Clubhouse, 1.9.1981’ iv) Presentation Salver, inscribed ‘Presented by the Gazetted Officers of the Crime Wing to Mr. P. T. Moor, O.B.E., Q.P.M., C.P.M., F.B.I.M., J.P., Deputy Commissioner of Police, Operations, on his Retirement from the Royal Hong Kong Police 1983’ and engraved with the subscribers’ signatures v) Presentation Salver, inscribed ‘Presented to Mr. P. T. Moor on his Retirement from All Pakistan Police Officers on 9th June 1983’ vi) Presentation Salver, inscribed ‘D/Commr. Peter T. Moor, O.B.E., Q.P.M., C.P.M., F.B.I.M., J.P., Royal Hong Kong Police, with Best Wishes from your Canadian Friends 1983’ vii) Presentation Ewer, complete with interior ice tube, inscribed ‘Presented to Mr. P. T,. Moor, C.P.M., M.B.I.M., J.P., Chief Superintendent of Police, by the R.H.K.A.P. Officers Mess, May 1975’ viii) A pair of identical Presentation Goblets, both inscribed ‘Presented by the Staff of Police Training School 20th April 1974’ ix) Presentation Tankard, inscribed ‘Presented to Mr. P. T. Moor, D.S. S.S.P. on his departure from the Colony by the Officers of S.S.P. Division’ x) Presentation Tankard, inscribed ‘Presented to Mr. P. T. Moor, O.B.E., Q.P.M., C.P.M., F.B.I.M., J.P., Acting Commissioner of Police, on the Occasion of his Retirement from Civil and Administrative Department 23 June 1983’ xi) Presentation Mounted Figurine of a Police Officer, the plinth inscribed ‘Mr. P. T. Moor, O.B.E., Q.P.M., C.P.M., F.B.I.M., J.P., Deputy Commissioner of Police (Ops), Chairman, Joint Emergency Control Committee 1979-1983, from the Members of J.E.C.C.’ xii) Presentation Hong Kong Police Swagger Stick, inscribed ‘P. T. Moor, O.B.E., Q.P.M., C.P.M., F.B.I.M., J.P., Deputy Commissioner of Police’, in fitted case; together with two other Swagger Sticks, one inscribed ‘P. T. Moor, O.B.E., Q.P.M., C.P.M., F.B.I.M., J.P., the other uninscribed. xiii) Two Royal Hong Kong Police Presentation Truncheons, both in fitted cases. Please note that this lot is not suitable for shipping, but can be hand delivered within mainland Britain by prior arrangement with Christopher Mel...

A Second War ‘Bomb Disposal’ M.B.E. group of three awarded to Lieutenant (temporary Captain) R. I. Williams, 16 Bomb Disposal Company, Royal Engineers The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, M.B.E. (Military) Member’s 2nd type breast badge, silver, with miniature ‘Gallantry’ emblem affixed to riband, in Garrard, London, case of issue, with named Buckingham Palace enclosure; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; together with the recipient’s cloth and bullion Bomb Disposal sleeve badge, nearly extremely fine (3) £400-£500 --- M.B.E. London Gazette 18 June 1946: ‘In recognition of gallant conduct in carrying out hazardous work in a very brave manner.’ The original Recommendation states: ‘Captain Williams has rendered services of exceptional merit in the clearance of defensive minefield in the United Kingdom and the disposal of unexploded enemy bombs. In June 1944, he cleared a minefield near Grimsby containing anti-personnel mines which had been subjected to enemy air attack in the form of Butterfly bombs. Although the presence of unexploded Butterfly bombs greatly added to the already considerable risk of clearance, this officer succeeded by his organisation, leadership, and personal example in clearing the fields without casualties. He was subsequently engaged on the clearance of minefields at various other places and was in all responsible for the successful clearance of approximately 1,700 Type C and 3,000 anti-tank mines. Throughout the whole of this work he displayed courage of the highest order. Following an enemy air raid on Grimsby and Cleethorpes on 14 June 1943, when the vicinity was practically immobilised by between 2,000 and 3,000 Butterfly bombs, this officer personally disposed of 66 of these bombs, some of which were fused to detonate on the slightest movement and had fallen in unstable positions. Captain Williams was later employed as a specialist in X-ray photography of bombs and was called to incidents in all parts of the country where unusual features of booby traps were suspected. Throughout his period of service the example in courage and the cheerful and unhesitating acceptance of personal hazard displayed by this officer has been of the very highest order.’ Ronald Ian Williams commissioned Second Lieutenant in the Royal Engineers on 5 May 1941 and served with 16 Bomb Disposal Company during the Second World War, being awarded the M.B.E. for his gallantry in Bomb Disposal during the War. Sold together with the recipient’s Freedom of the City of London Certificate; various Central Chancery enclosures; Corporation of London letters of congratulations; and copied research. Note: The Gallantry emblem to the M.B.E. was not instituted until 1957, and was not retrospective; however, it would appear that the recipient, feeling he was entitled to it, added the emblem to this M.B.E. riband.

Five: Acting Bombardier S. E. Davies, Royal Marine Artillery, who was Mentioned in Despatches and decorated for services with the Naval Mission to Serbia at the defence of Belgrade and subsequent retreat of the Serbian Army in 1915 1914-15 Star (R.M.A. 12733. Gr. S. E. Davies.); British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves (R.M.A. 12733 Act. Bomb. S. E. Davies; Serbia, Kingdom, Silver Oblitch Bravery Medal; Serbia, Kingdom, Silver Medal for Military Virtue, generally good very fine and rare (5) £600-£800 --- M.I.D. London Gazette 21 January 1916: ‘For services with the British Naval Mission in Serbia.’ [2 officers and 2 ratings Royal Navy; 2 officers and 2 other ranks R.M.L.I., and 6 Gunners R.M.A.] Samuel Eber Davies was born at Netherton, near Dudley, Worcestershire, on 18 February 1894, and enlisted into the Royal Marine Artillery at Birmingham on 20 October 1894, aged 17 years 8 months. He was promoted to Gunner in January 1913, and was appointed Acting Bombardier in September 1916, after which he was embarked aboard H.M.S. Repulse for the remainder of the war. He was discharged from the Royal Marine Artillery on 5 July 1922. The purpose of the Naval Mission to Serbia was to prevent the Austrian monitors and patrol launches from using the Danube. As the Serbians had no floating forces and were weak in artillery, the Austrian monitors were free to bombard Serbian positions at will. Directly after the re-occupation of Belgrade by the Serbians in December 1914, a party of R.M.L.I. and seamen were sent hither from Malta. This mission was strengthened in February 1915 by the arrival from England of eight 4.7-in, guns, accompanied by eight R.M.A. ratings under Sergeant C. A. Pearce. The eight 4.7's were organised in four batteries of two guns each, the R.M.A. providing the higher numbers of No. 1 Battery, and seamen those of the remainder. The 4.7 batteries were widely separated to command the rivers, only the R.M.A. No. 1 Battery, under Sergeant Pearce, being close to Belgrade itself, its position being on Veliki Vrachar Hill, on the south-east of the city. By 1 October the Austro-Germans had effected a great concentration opposite Belgrade, and on the morning of the 3rd a terrible bombardment was opened. It was estimated that in the first 24 hours some forty-eight thousand shells fell upon the doomed city. No one had better cause to appreciate the magnitude of Belgrade's bombardment than the occupants of No. 1 Battery on Veliki Vrachar Hill. Commanded by a Serbian artillery officer, with another Serbian officer as second-in command, the battery was composed of Sergeant Pearce with a Corporal and four gunners of the Royal Marines, and a small crew of Serbian soldiers to assist with the heavy work. Of the latter Sergeant Pearce said he could not speak too highly. For the first four days the battery reserved its fire, waiting for the first sign of the enemy to attempt to cross the river. On the 7th they could wait no longer, but opened fire on the batteries along the river front, and for the rest of that day carried on an engagement with no less than 24 Austrian guns. The inevitable happened. As soon as the battery opened fire the aeroplanes corrected the range, and the enemy shells, instead of passing overhead, began to fall upon it, slightly wounding Gunners Carter and Davies. They managed to keep up the unequal contest all day long, and most of the next day, until those two guns were all that was left of Belgrade's defences, and nearly the whole of the Austrian artillery was concentrated upon them. Inevitably, on the night of the 7th, the No. 1 gun was put out of action, and on the following day the No. 2 gun suffered a similar fate. In face of heavy fire, the breech blocks and carriers of both guns were stripped, and under cover of darkness the gun detachments retired to a small village a few miles from Belgrade. In all two were killed and fourteen wounded, these remarkably small casualties being attributed to the excellent construction of the battery. Sergeant Pearce and his gallant little team now joined the rapid retreat of the Serbian army which began on the 12th November, in the face of the advancing Austrians and Bulgarians. Reaching Ipek in Montenegro in late November the most difficult part of the journey remained to be made. The way was across the mountains of Albania to Scutari. Winter had set in, the tracks were so bad and so congested with the debris of the Serbian army that all wheeled transport had to be abandoned, and there was in consequence a great shortage of food. On 13 December the men of the batteries reached Podgaritza, on the 15th Scutari, and on the 19th San Giovanni di Medua. Sergeant Pearce was by now ill with dysentery but the remainder of the party were embarked on H.M.S. Dartmouth and proceeded to England, where they arrived on 29 February 1916. Sergeant Pearce and Corporal A. H. Turner were each awarded the D.S.M., and the four Gunners R.M.A. Gunners of No. 1 Battery (including Davies) were all mentioned in despatches for the battle of Belgrade. Pearce was uniquely awarded the Gold Medal for Bravery and the Gold Medal for Military Virtue, the other members of the battery between them being awarded a further 14 Serbian decorations, probably making them the most highly decorated battery in the history of the Royal Marine Artillery. It is interesting to note that on 1 May 1915, a unit of the Scottish Women’s Hospital was attached to the mission, and that, on 21 December 1916, Samuel Davies married a Scottish lass, Williamina Trail, in Glasgow. Sold with research, including copied record of service and copied extracts from Britain’s Sea Soldiers 1914-1918 - Royal Marines in Serbia, both of which confirm the two Serbian awards.

A Second War 1943 Wellington and Lancaster Rear Gunner’s D.F.C., and rare Netherlands Bronze Cross for Arnhem group of six awarded to Gunnery Leader Flight Lieutenant W. R. ‘Bob’ Chalk, Royal Air Force. His first operational sortie was the first 1,000 Bomber Raid to Cologne, 30 May 1942, followed two days later by a trip to Essen, when he shot down a night fighter. Having flown in the daylight raids to Le Creusot and Milan Chalk undertook Special Operations with 299 Squadron to S.O.E. and S.A.S. operatives in Northern France, August 1944. He flew as Gunnery Leader for 299 Squadron with Wing Commander P. B. N. Davis for Operation Market, and was shot down and taken prisoner of war over Arnhem, 19 September 1944 Distinguished Flying Cross, G.VI.R., reverse officially dated ‘1943’; 1939-45 Star; Air Crew Europe Star, 1 clasp, France and Germany; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, with M.I.D. oak leaf; Netherlands, Kingdom, Bronze Cross, with Caterpillar Club badge, in gold with ‘ruby’ eyes, reverse engraved ‘F/Lt. W. R. Chalk’, mounted as worn, generally good very fine (6) £4,000-£5,000 --- D.F.C. London Gazette 15 June 1943. The original Recommendation, dated 27 April 1943, states: ‘This Officer has set the highest possible standard by his ability and efficiency throughout an operational tour of 23 sorties. His conduct throughout has been outstanding and all gunners in the Squadron have been influenced by his fine example. His operations have included two attacks on Berlin and many against other heavily defended targets in the Ruhr. He also took part in the famous daylight attacks on Le Creusot and Milan. On his second operational sortie his accurate fire commentary enabled his pilot to manoeuvre the aircraft and thus allow this Officer to destroy an enemy night fighter. On every one of his sorties he has shown the same high degree of skill and co-operation with the rest of his crew. He is strongly recommended for the award of the D.F.C.’ M.I.D. London Gazette 1 January 1942. Netherlands, Bronze Cross London Gazette 2 September 1949 The original Recommendation, dated 2 November 1945, states: ‘Whilst on this Squadron F/Lt. Chalk proved himself a brilliant leader, and welded his gunners into a highly efficient team. He took part in a number of sorties in support of resistance movements. In September, 1944, he flew as gunner on the leading aircraft engaged in the Airborne Operations at Arnhem. His persistence and courage in the face of fierce enemy opposition set a fine example to his comrades in the Squadron. Whilst engaged in a re-supply mission to Arnhem, his aircraft was severely damaged by flak and set on fire. In spite of this, F/Lt. Chalk continued firing on the enemy ground positions until finally ordered to abandon aircraft by his captain. He landed amongst the enemy and was taken prisoner. For his high example of courage and determination in the face of the enemy F/Lt. Chalk well merits the award of the Bronze Cross.’ Approximately 8 Dutch Bronze Crosses were awarded to R.A.F. and R.A.F.V.R. personnel in recognition of gallant actions undertaken during the Second War, 7 of that number were awarded for Arnhem, and 3 of them were awarded to Chalk’s crew. William Robert ‘Bob’ Chalk was born in Porthcawl, Glamorgan, in 1913. He was educated at Claysmore School, Winchester, and was articled to a firm of auctioneers in Bromsgrove. He left the firm shortly after joining, and having been turned down for a commission in the R.A.F. on medical grounds Chalk emigrated aged 17 to Nova Scotia. Whilst in Canada Chalk had a farming accident, as a result of which he broke his arm and suffered lung damage. He was forced to return to the UK, and subsequently enlisted in the Royal Air Force in June 1935. After training and a brief posting to 101 Squadron Chalk was sent overseas to Air H.Q., Signals Section, Habbaniya, Iraq, in 1938. He was present during the Iraqi uprising, 30 April 1941 - 31 May 1941, and once the latter had been put down Chalk volunteered for Aircrew training as an Air Gunner. He was posted to No. 24 Combined Air Observer/Air Gunner School, Moffat, in August 1941, and was commissioned Pilot Officer in December of the same year. After several more training courses Chalk was posted to ´D´ Flight 25 O.T.U., Bircotes, in May 1942, and it was from here that he took part in his first operational sorties, the first of which being as a Rear Gunner in a Wellington engaged in the first 1,000 bomber raid to Cologne, 30 May 1942. The second sortie was in the same capacity to Essen, 1 June 1942, ‘Operations - To Essen Shot Down German Night Fighter - Confirmed’ (Log Book refers). Chalk offers more detail, ‘I sighted the enemy aircraft at a distance, closing in on a straight course towards my aircraft and waiting for him to get close enough for me to fire and not wanting him to deviate from our course. I finally fired and he went down in flames. (personal account included in lot refers). After an aborted trip to Bremen Chalk was posted to 61 Squadron (Lancasters), at Syerston, in July 1942. He flew two operational sorties as Mid Upper Gunner (Wilhelmshaven and Kassel) before flying the rest of his tour as a Rear Gunner, these included: Nurnburg; Gardening-Denmark (2); Karlsruhe; 17 October 1942, Le Creusot (Daylight); Genoa (2); 24 October 1942, Milan (Daylight); Turin (2); Mannheim; Munich; Essen; Berlin (2); Dusseldorf; Hamburg (2), and Bremen. Chalk was posted as Rear Gunner/Instructor to 81 O.T.U., Whitchurch Heath, in March 1943. He returned to operational flying when he was posted as Gunnery Leader to 299 Squadron (Stirlings), Keevil, in August 1944. Chalk flew in operational sorties with the Squadron as Rear Gunner in the Officer Commanding´s (Wing Commander P.B.N. Davis, D.S.O.) Stirling. Throughout August he flew on Special Operations to SOE and SAS groups based in France, including 6 August 1944, ‘Special Operation. 24 Containers, 5 Bicycles. D.C.O. A/C Hit by Light Flak Nr. Le Mont Michel’; 11 September 1944, ‘SAS Operations Holland’; 12 September 1944, ‘SAS Operations Nr. Bordeaux.’ (Log Book refers) Operation Market Garden On 17 September 1944 Chalk´s squadron took part in Operation Market, the airborne element of Operation Market Garden. On the first day of the operation Chalk´s Stirling towed a glider carrying airborne troops and motor transport which was successfully released over Landing Zone ´Z´. The following day saw another successful release of a similarly laden glider over the same landing zone. On 19 September Stirling LK135 5GN returned on a resupply mission carrying containers of petrol in the bomb-bay, ‘the Stirlings suffered the same punishment when it was their turn to drop, and six were shot down or were so badly damaged that they crashed soon afterwards. One was the aircraft of Wing Commander Peter Davis, the Commanding Officer of 299 Squadron. He died at the controls of his Stirling when the containers of petrol in the bomb-bay caught fire after the aircraft was hit.’ (Arnhem - 1944: The Airborne Battle refers). Davis’ co-pilot for the mission takes up the account, “The approach to the dropping area” says Squadron Leader R.W. Lovegrove, flying in the aircraft piloted by Wing Commander Peter Davis, in command of the Operations, “was rather a disconcerting spectacle. Flak was simply being pumped up; heavy flak, light flak, machine-gun fire and rifle fire.” Having watched a Stirling go down in flames, they reached the dropping zone where they were at once hit in the bomb-bay by a shell. “As we were carrying petrol, ...

Bomb Bay Temp Panel (complete) from XH160

WW2 British Bomb Fuze Mechanical Timer. No markings.

WW2 British RAF Delayed Action Bomb Detonator (INERT & FFE) unused in original tin of issue. WD Broad Arrow marked, no other markings. Comes with winding knob.

WW2 Royal Australian Navy Reserve group of items to Lieutenant Commander John Stuart Mould GC, GM. A group of items from the estate of this highly decorated officer to include his Bomb Disposal trade badge, RANR buttons, RN buttons, boxed compass, boxed bow pens, brass screwdrivers, a single Kriegsmarine button, other buttons etc. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Mould

WW2 Third Reich Luftwaffe Ariel Reconnaissance photograph of Antwerp taken on December 26th 1944 by Oblt. Muffey, comprising of a series of photographs stitched together to form a large view of the city showing bomb damage. This is contained in a cardboard folder. Size unfolded 91cm x 60cm. Size of folder 32cm x 21cm. An interesting lot, taken at the height of the Battle of the Bulge and showing V2 Rocket bomb damage.

WW1 British Trench Art Brass Shot glass made from a WW1 German Flare Cartridge case inscribed "Bosche Unterzeeboot 128. Surrendered at Harwich at 1919". 59mm in height, 27mm wide flared lip, base 30mm in width. Makers mark to base. Note: The UB 128 was commanded by Wilhelm Franz Canaris later admiral and chief of the Abwehr, the German military intelligence service, from 1935 to 1944 and who was heavily involved in the Bomb Plot of 20th July 1944 to kill Hitler.

Daisy Parris I Feel Everything, 2021 Pen on Paper Signed verso 15 x 10cm (5¾ x 3¾ in.) I'm a painter from Kent, based in South London. I do large abstract oil paintings as well as intimate works on paper that are all concerned with the human condition.   Education   Goldsmiths University London   Education   Solo shows at Sim Smith and The Bomb Factory in London and Ruttkowski68 Paris   Gallery Representation   Sim Smith, London   About the postcard artworks   The pieces reflect internal struggles that we all have  

A Dutch cross-banded walnut bomb bureau, fall-front revealing a shaped fitted interior with well, 3 long drawers under, on claw and ball feet, W102cm, H100cm, D50cm

Decommissioned No. 5 Mill's bomb, two souvenirs from WW1 ship HMS Queen Elizabeth and collection of WW1 I.D dog tags. (4).

A collection of 8 Gulf War style air dropped Psy Op's leaflets. They are informing troops that Desert Storm is coming, leave you positions now etc. This is a paper bomb dropped form a real aircraft - next time the bomb will be real! Approx. 15.5cm x 8cm.

* Burroughs (William Seward, 1914-1997). American Writer and Visual Artist. Autograph Postcard signed, 'William S. Burroughs', postmarked Kansas, 23/24 January 1995, to Grahame White of Brighton, East Sussex, thanking him for 'the Underworld and the old book, the fact that it is battered increases its interest...', wishing White the best for 1995, written and addressed in black ballpoint pen, the recto showing a reproduction photograph of William Burroughs at City Lights Bookstore, San Francisco, 1982, from a photograph by Christopher Felver, together with an autograph note signed, 20 April 1995, also to White, thanking him for the tea 'and the beautiful nostalgic spoon. Everyone here is of course, alarmed by the bomb in Oklahoma City and no wonder. What can one do but brew some tea', written in black fibre pen on both inside pages of a folded white card with a digital scan of a three-quarter length photograph of Burroughs on the front and 'Lawrence, Kansas' logo on the back, plus the original postmarked envelope addressed in Burroughs' handQty: (3)

Overseas old postcards - Box of 750+ scenic views from various countries. Towns, landscapes & street scenes. All small size from antique to post 2nd war. WWI Bomb Damage noted.

Postcards, London suburbs, a selection of approx. 35 cards with good RP's of Queen's Rd, Great Storm Mitcham Rd (Johns), High St Lewisham, Golders Green, South Side Clapham Common (2), New Electric Tram (LCC Clapham), crowd Beresford Sq Woolwich, London Gen. Hospital Cormont Rd, Large Parade opposite Mappin & Webb etc. Also good selection of printed street scenes, inc. funeral procession for victims of Zeppelin Bomb & shop front for G Franklings Furnishing Store High Rd Tottenham etc (mixed condition, fair/gd)

Militaria, a quantity of RAF wings and other cloth badges to include Bomb Aimer, Signaller, Air Gunner, Engineer, No.1 Dress Observer and Gunner bullion wings (QC), Officers cap badge, P.T. Instructor's blazer badge, rank insignia etc. (gd) (14)

** δ Banksy (b.1974)Bomb Middle EnglandScreenprint in colours, 2002, numbered 121/500 in pencil, printed and published by Pictures on Walls, London, on wove paper, with full margins, sheet 347 x 987mm (13 5/8 x 38 7/8in)This work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity issued by Pest Control Office.δ This lot is sold subject to Artists Resale Rights, details of which can be found in our Terms and Conditions.** This lot has been imported from outside the United Kingdom to be sold at auction under temporary importation, and therefore the buyer must pay the import VAT at a rate of 5%. On proof of export outside the United Kingdom, this duty can be refunded.

Selection of vintage toys and games including; pull along wooden block truck, five whistles, includes Clarke Tin Whistle Manchester, changeable Charlie game, Gyroscope, cap bomb etc. P&P Group 2 (£18+VAT for the first lot and £3+VAT for subsequent lots)

Eight Gulf War air dropped Psy Ops leaflets. They are informing the Iraqi troops that Desert Storm coming, leave your positions now etc. This is a paper bomb dropped from a real aircraft-next time the bomb will be real. P&P Group 1 (£14+VAT for the first lot and £1+VAT for subsequent lots)

Australian INERT Illuminated mortar bomb shell, lacking nose, L: 24 cm. P&P Group 2 (£18+VAT for the first lot and £3+VAT for subsequent lots),

Space Adventure Collection (1950s-70s). Invaders 1 (1967 Gold Key) [fn-], Forbidden Worlds 86 (1960 ACG) back cover competition cut-out 3 x 2ins [gd], Space Adventures 3 (1968 Charlton) [fn-], Space: 1999 No 1 (1975 Charlton) [vfn] Vic Tory and his Flying Circus (1950 L. Miller UK) [fn-] and Captain Marvel Buzz Bomb flying paper model (Fawcett 1944) in original envelope [fn/vfn] (6). No Reserve

Pair of 84mm Mortar Bomb Cases

German Bomb Fin Information Plate

Three 2" Illumination Mortar Bomb Cases

Inert Air Dropped Incendiary Bomb (?)

Photograph signed by Paul Tibbets, pilot of the B.29 bomber Enola Gay which dropped the Hiroshima atom bomb 1945

Inert Mills Bomb / Grenade, the base plug marked No.36 MkI, as well as T.A. & S, for T. Ashead & Sons, Dudley, Worcestershire and APDP for foundry maker Alloy Pressure Die Products Ltd. 9.5cm high

A collection of RAF and RAF Regiment badges including pilots wings, Warrant Officers cap badges, cloth titles, parachute wings, various cloth badges including Bomb Disposal, Mountain Rescue and others, etc

Banksy (British, born 1975)Bomb Middle England, 2002 Screenprint in colours, on wove, numbered '194/500' in pencil, printed and published by Pictures on Walls, London, the full sheet350 x 990mm (13 3/4 x 38 7/8in)(SH)Footnotes:This work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity issued by Pest Control Office.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * AR* VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.AR Goods subject to Artists Resale Right Additional Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Clive Barker (British, born 1940)Bomb, 1998 stamped with signature, dated and numbered 'CLIVE/BARKER/1998/BOMB/7/8' (on underside)polished aluminium and polished brass27cm (10 5/8in) highFootnotes:ProvenanceThe artist, from whom acquired directly by the present ownerLiteratureA. J. Fermon and M. Livingstone, Clive Barker Sculpture Catalogue Raisonné 1958-2000, Skira Editore S.p.A., Milan, 2002, no. 328, illustrated on p. 158This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ARAR Goods subject to Artists Resale Right Additional Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The Jam - 10 7 inch vinyls including All Around the World/Carnaby Street, In the City/Takin' My Love, The Modern World/Sweet Soul Music/Back in my Arms Again, News of the World/Aunties and Uncles/Innocent Man, Bomb in Wardour Street/David Watts, Down in the Tube Station at Midnight/So Sad About Us. The Night, Strange Town/The Butterfly Collector, When You're Young/Smithers-Jones, The Eton Rifles/See Saw, The Dreams of Children/Going Underground, 9 in original sleeves. (10) Provenance: From the collection of Ashley Abram, the original Now Thats What I Call Music compiler.

Nicolas Trudgian B 17 Flying Fortress signed by 5 prominent USAAF veterans who flew B 17 Flying Fortresses and B 24 Liberators in combat over Europe during WW2. This print is originally from a small print series of six American classic WW2 aircraft signed by some of the great American pilots and aircrew. When originally issued this print was number 1 250A and was signed by the artist, Nicolas Trudgian, and Pilot Major Robert W Sternfels who was posted to the 98th Bomb Group flying B24 Liberators, and by April 1943 was in Libya where he took part in the first big Ploesti raid on 1 August 1943, flying the much photographed B24 Sandman. Flying 50 combat missions, he later commanded his squadron out of Libya and Italy, including a big Ragensberg raid. However, this particular print has benefited greatly by being additionally autographed by 4 other extremely well known USAAF pilots and aircrew: Captain Robert J Shoens. Served as First Pilot on B 17 Our Gal Sal with the 351st Bomb Squadron, Bobs first mission was on 5th January 1944 and he went on to complete a total of 28 missions. These included the first major daylight raids to Berlin on 3rd, 4th, 6th and 8th March 1944, in fact his crew were the only 351st aircraft to return from the raid on 6th March, Lieutenant Colonel Robert Kleyla. Served as Bombardier on B 17 Jack the Ripper, 91st BG, and flew on some of the first 8th Air Force missions of the war, Brigadier General J. Kemp McLaughlin. Served as B 17 Pilot, 92nd BG, and Lead pilot on the second Schweinfurt raid and Lieutenant Colonel Ralph Nutter. He enlisted in the Army Air Corps the day after the attack on Pearl Harbour and left the service in 1945 as Lieutenant Colonel. He was a Navigator in 305th BG, serving as navigator for five generals including Curtis LeMay and Haywood Hansell. The print measures approximately 11.75 inches x 9 inches and has been stored flat, out of the light and is in very good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99.

Gerald Coulson Mission by Moonlight Limited Edition signed by 3 Mosquito crew members who flew with the RAFs elite Pathfinders Force during WW2. This print is from the Limited Edition number 35 350 published in 2006 and is supplied with the original Certificate of Authenticity. The print is signed by the artist, Gerald Coulson, and 3 Mosquito crew members who flew with the RAFs elite Pathfinder Force during World War II: Wing Commander Robert Bray DFC, Flight Lieutenant Frank Diamond DFC AE and Flight Lieutenant Geoffrey Perks DFC. The print measures approximately 22.25 inches x 19 inches and has been stored flat, out of the light and is in very good condition. Print historical detail: With Britain under siege at the beginning of the war, and a vast shortage of metals and skilled labour to work it, inspirational design led to the construction of one of the most remarkable warplanes ever built. Constructed almost entirely of laminated wood, bonded with glue, the complex construction was undertaken by craftsmen hitherto trained in the skill of building furniture! The result was the sensational de Havilland Mosquito. Powered by its two huge Merlin engines, its sleek, shark like design made it the fastest and most versatile aircraft of the war. To commemorate this much loved and incomparable aircraft, Gerald Coulsons evocative painting depicts a Mosquito B Mk. XVI, a high altitude bomber version, on operations deep over occupied Europe. In this guise the Mosquito was by far the fastest piston engine bomber of World War II, and also the only light bomber capable of delivering the devastating 4,000lb block buster bomb. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99.

Gil Cohen My Old Lags signed by an impressive 20 RAF Bomber Command veterans. When originally issued in 2006 this print was one of the Limited Edition number 171 200 and is supplied with the original Vector Fine Art Prints Certificate of Authenticity. Originally the print was signed just by the artist, Gil Cohen. However, this particular print has benefited greatly by being additionally autographed by 20 well known RAF Bomber Command veterans including members of the Dam Busters 617 Squadron. The additional autographs were added during a signing event organised by Vector Fine Art Prints and The Bomber Command Association at RAF Museum Hendon on the weekend of 2nd and 3rd December 2006. The original instructions and attendee list for this RAF Museum Hendon signing event are included (please see photographs). Signatures in addition to Gil Cohen are, Wing Commander John Bell Bomb Aimer on Bob Knights crew on the Tirpitz Raid, MRAF Sir Michael Beetham DFC AFC, AVM Jack Furner DFC AFC, Sqn. Ldr. Tony Iveson DFC 617 Squadron, L S Goodman 617 Squadron, Basil Fish 617 Squadron, Cal Younger RAAF Shot down POW, Gordon Mellor Shot down Escapee, Reg Lewis DFC Special Duties shot down Escapee, Jack Ball DFC, Jeff Goodwin, Harry Hughes DFC DFM, Doug Radcliffe, Harry Irons DFC, Stan Bradford DFM, Charlie Chapman DFM, W/O Laurie Godfrey 408 Sqn, Jim McGillivray 115 Sqn, Flight Lieutenant Ted Stocker DSO DFC and 1 other unidentified signature (1 above Gil Cohen please see photographs). This really is a nicely signed print which measures approximately 17.5 inches x 12.75 inches and has been stored flat, out of the light and is in very good condition. Print historical detail: Air Chief Marshal Sir Arthur T Harris visits one of the many bomber airfields in Lincolnshire, he is seen talking to two of his (old lags), this is the nickname he used for his aircrew under his command. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99.

Stephen Brown Safe and Sound Artists Proof signed by 5 RAF WW2 Spitfire and Lancaster veterans including a Dam Buster from 617 Squadron. The limited edition version of this print is only signed by the artist. This is the more desirable Artist Proof number 1 10 which carries 5 additional signatures (1 of only 10 prints so signed) and is supplied with the original Certificate of Authenticity. The print is signed by the artist, Stephen Brown, and Squadron Leader George Johnny Johnson DFM One of the legendary 617 Squadron Dambusters, Johnny Johnson was Bomb Aimer on AJ T which attacked the Sorpe Dam for which Johnny was awarded the DFM. The aircraft was piloted by the American Joe McCarthy and the pair went on to fly 40 more missions together. Warrant Officer Rupert Noye DFC 72 ops as Rear Gunner on Wellingtons then Lancasters of 166 Squadron. Flight Lieutenant Don Briggs DFC 62 ops as Flight Engineer on Lancasters of 156 Pathfinder Squadron. After the war he qualified as a pilot and flew all three types of V Bomber operationally including the famous Vulcan XH558. He flew the mission that dropped the third and last Atom Bomb on Christmas Island. Flight Lieutenant Ted Stocker DSO DFC A massive 108 ops as Flight Engineer on Lancasters of 35 Pathfinder Squadron. Wing Commander Peter Ayerst DFC Spitfire Ace, 9 victories flew from start to finish throughout the war; took part in the Battle of France, Battle of Britain, D Day and North Africa amongst others. First into combat against the Me109. He even taught the famous Johnny Johnson to fly! After the war he became a test pilot working alongside Alex Henshaw. The print is an unusual but very attractive size and measures approximately 33 inches x 12 inches. It has been stored flat, out of the light and is in very good condition. Print historical detail: As dawn breaks over the Norfolk Broads a damaged Lancaster is given moral support by a Spitfire of 118 Squadron. Having survived barrages of flak and attacks by Luftwaffe night fighters, the crew of a Lancaster straggler can relax a little and admire the dawning breaking over the Norfolk Broads. They are just a few miles from base now and have the protection of a 118 Squadron Spitfire. Based at RAF Coltishall, 118 Squadron were tasked with protecting Norwich, Great Yarmouth, Kings Lynn and other local towns from Luftwaffe raids and at the same time protecting our own bomber forces crossing the North Sea. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99.

RARE An incredible 34 RAF Wartime signatures all signed on a page of an aircraft identification book showing a Spitfire Mk II including F/O Rudy Burgwal KIA 1944, F/O MJ (Peuter) Janssen KIA 1948 and Squadron Leader John B Niven (d.1986). This rare page contains 34 wartime signatures the vast majority of which are unidentified and unresearched. A quick look shows a number of these signatures as being from members of 322 Squadron RAF which was formed from the Dutch personnel of No. 167 Squadron RAF on 12 June 1943 at RAF Woodvale. From 20 June to 9 August 1944, and equipped with Spitfire Mk XIVs, the squadron was tasked with intercepting the V 1 Flying Bomb doodlebug missiles launched from the Dutch and French coasts towards London. The total for the squadron was 108.5 V 1 Flying Bombs destroyed. Time constraints on catalogue production do not allow for much research but three signatures from 322 Squadron were identified, these being: F/O Rudy Burgwal was the most outstanding 322 Squadron pilot on these anti diver patrols. He rapidly became an ace who was credited with 19 confirmed destructions of V 1 flying bombs. He destroyed five of the V 1 Flying bombs in one 90 minute flight on 8 July 1944 and the record shows he was killed by flak while flying a Spitfire Mk XIV over France on 13th August 1944. F/O MJ (Peuter) Janssen served in 167 (Gold Coast) Squadron which was renumbered No. 322 (Dutch) Squadron on June 12, 1943. He is an ace who was credited with 7 confirmed destructions of V 1 flying bombs. He was shot down on April 4th, 1945, the largest single day loss to 322 Squadron came when four Spitfires were lost within half an hour. He crashed near Zutphen and managed to hide in a ditch and escaped captivity. Janssen survived WW2 but was killed on December 24, 1948 when flying a Curtiss P 40 during a bombing mission near the Kampong Sapoeran. during the so called 2nd Police Action in former Ned. India, now Indonesia. Squadron Leader John B Niven DFC, Ace with 9 aerial victories. During the war years he had distinguished service in the RAF, flying Spitfires in the UK, Indian and Japan. He was Squadron Leader in the 602 City of Glasgow Squadron and 485 New Zealand Squadron. He also flew with 322 Dutch Squadron targeting V 1 Flying Bombs. For his courageous efforts he was awarded the DFC and bar. After the war John Niven re-joined the family roofing firm, married Dorothy Hood and had three children. He retired in 1985 and died in October 1986. This rare page contains 34 RAF Wartime signatures and only 3 have been identified which means this is an interesting opportunity for identifying and researching many others. Of the three identified, one died in 1944, one died in 1948 and one died in 1986. This is a fascinating document that gives an insight into how fragile life was for pilots and aircrew was in the Second World War and stands as a sobering tribute to their bravery. Approximately 9 inches x 5.5 inches, the reverse side of the page shows a picture of a Wellington (no signatures on this side) and two of the corners are slightly clipped (Please see photographs). Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99.

Airey Neave (1916 1979) DSO, OBE, MC, TD was a British soldier, lawyer and Member of Parliament. During World War II he was the first British prisoner of war to succeed in escaping from Oflag IV C at Colditz Castle, and later worked for MI9. After the war he served with the International Military Tribunal at the Nuremberg Trials. He later became Conservative Member of Parliament for Abingdon. Neave was assassinated in 1979 in a car bomb attack at the House of Commons. The Irish National Liberation Army claimed responsibility. There is an unidentified signature on this cover just to the right of Airey Neave. Both signed on RAF Museum SC28 25th Anniversary of The Royal Air force Escaping Society cover with 25th April 1970 RAF Escaping Society postmark. Good condition. Please see photographs for exact signature detail. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99.

Russian WWII Aerial Bomb Pistol Fuze for the FAB-50sv (50 kg) is a 50 kg Soviet general purpose high explosive bomb. FAB is an acronym for fugasnaya aviatsionnaya bomba  or high explosive bomb. FAB bombs

Atomic Bomb and Human Beings by Arthur Booth, published by Quaker Peace and Service 1979

Box containing three shell casings motor bomb head, trench art, and fragment of bomb case

A mid 20thC autograph book collected by Joan Richardson AKA Joan Peters, singer and actress, signed by many prominent military and entertainment figures of the time to include Guy Gibson, Jack Leggo, Air Marshall Sir Harold Brownlow-Morgan, Leonard Sumpter and others of the Dam Busters, entertainment figures to include Dickie Valentine, Laurel and Hardy and numerous from various walks of life to include Fred Perry, George Brough, Gordon Steele VC, Jack Vivian, squadron leader of Bomber Command. Full list in the condition report. 120 approx.Condition ReportJoan Richardson a pianist, singer and actress who went under the stage name of Joanne Peters, worked all over the North of England and collected these as she travelled. They include  Guy Gibson VC leader of 617 squadron The Dam Busters and several of his squadron Jack F Leggo Flt. Lt. DFC H B “Micky” Martin KCBDSO & bar DFC & 2 bars Robert Hutchison Wireless Operator DFC & bar Leonard Sumpter DFC DFM Bomb aimer Vivian Nicholson Navigator DFM Vice Admiral Sir William Geoffrey Arthur Robson KBE CB DSO and bar DSC. Walter Roger Marshall- A' Deane DSO DSC AM B W Clayton Pit Off. DFC CGM Harry Humphries The Founder Adjutant of 617 George Leonard “Jonny” Johnson John Fort Bomb aimer H T Taerum DFC J C Mc.Carthy DSO DFC Pilot H S Hobday Navigator DFC W H Kelleway F/Lt DSO Other military signees inc. Jack Vivian Sq. Leader DSO DFC G G Avis Sq. Leader DFC BA Alec Murray McKillop Lt. Cdr. and W R Patterson Lt. Of HMS Jersey in 1940 Gordon C Steele Commander VC in RN WW I A few of the others inc. Laurel and Hardy George Brough of Motorbike fame Edward Sinclair the verger in Dad’s Army Jimmy Young Norman Collier Dickie Valentine Irene Vanburg - Actress Betty Huntley Wright - 'Deidre; in Steptoe & Son. 'Mrs Twitchen' in Fawlty Towers

Pratchett (Terry) Wings, 1990; Only You Can Save Mankind, 1992; Johnny and the Dead, 1993; Johnny and the Bomb, 1996, first editions, original boards, dust-jackets, first is very lightly faded to spine, else excellent or fine copies; and 26 others, Pratchett, v.s.(30)

Three Dinky Toys Battle of Britain diecast model aircraft, comprising a 719 Spitfire MkII with unused decal sheet, instruction sheet and inner packaging, a 721 Junkers JU 87B Stuka, with unused decal sheet and accessories still in bag, a 719 Spitfire MkII with unused decal sheet, instruction sheet and inner packaging, and another 721 Junkers JU87B Stuke with inner packing piece and instructions, lacking bomb, all with boxes. (3)

Historically Important British Paratroopers Beret Belonging to British Army Officer and Later Hollywood Actor, Lieutenant Richard Todd OBE, Who Served with 7th Battalion Parachute Regiment on D-Day, Helping Major Howard to Hold Pegasus Bridge on the 6th June 1944, Who He Later Portrayed in the Film “The Longest Day”, good example of a well worn maroon airborne troops beret with its leather trim and leather rectangular patch behind the blackened brass eyelets. Typical spiralling weave to the top of the beret which is typical of early wartime berets. Heavily worn black cloth lining to the interior with all markings being worn away. Outline of where the original parachute regiment badge was once present. The beret shows heavy wear and has some staining and wear. The beret is accompanied by a signed autograph album page by Todd and three document folders with personal correspondence and production / film role paperwork that belonged to Richard Todd, many of these addressed to him and his home address. This beret and paperwork was all discovered when his property was cleared after his death in 2009 and has been in a private collection since. Richard Todd gave an interview before he died, when he explained his role and experiences during the D-Day landings, “At about 0040 hours on Tuesday June 6 1944, I thumped onto a corn field in Normandy, an illegal immigrant without a passport but nevertheless welcome, I hoped, at least to the locals. I discarded my parachute harness and fumbled with the kitbag cord from my belt. I realised that my right hand was a bit messy. I crouched down and took stock. Aircraft were still coming in and I got my bearings by noting their flight path. There was no one near me and I reckoned that was probably because I had jumped No.1, and therefore was at the extreme end of the "stick". To the east I could just make out the dark line of a wood, and concluded that I was a good half-mile from the battalion rendezvous. Meanwhile, the Dropping Zone was being raked by small-arms fire, so I decided to get into that wood. I put my Sten gun together and loaded it. Once in the wood I heard voices and froze momentarily, only to realise that they were speaking English. In a little clearing, there stood Colonel Pine-Coffin and about a dozen others. The CO said there was no way of knowing if the glider-borne attack on the bridges had been successful and we must get to the rendezvous as quickly as possible. We broke out from the woodland and set off at the double. Scurrying figures were everywhere. By about 0100 our group, numbering by then some 50, was at the rendezvous. A bugler repeatedly blew our rallying signal, and men came stumbling towards us, shadowy, bulky figures. But still no mortars, no machine guns and no wireless. At about 0130 hours the CO gave the order to move off to the bridges even though we still numbered only 150 men, a quarter of our strength. All seemed quiet as we reached the bridge and trotted over it. I got my first sight of a D-Day casualty: a legless German lay at the roadside, a groaning sound coming weirdly from him. Internal gas, I supposed. Normally, the sight of blood turns my stomach, yet I felt only mild curiosity. We doubled along the causeway towards the canal bridge, a large iron structure that could be opened to allow the passage of sea-going craft. Later it was to be named Pegasus Bridge. Suddenly, all hell erupted on the road ahead. Heavy explosions, flashes and tracer bullets rent the night like a spectacular firework display. "Christ!" I thought. "This is it. Here we go!" We speeded up our jog-trot. Then, as quickly as it started, the tumult died down. An old tank probing the bridge had been hit by a piat bomb and this was its ammunition exploding”. He continues with his account from the day, “While the mighty invasion from the sea was being fought out, quite a lot, on a smaller but no less deadly scale, was going on in the 7th Para area. There was no cessation in the Germans' probing with patrols and counter-attacks, some led by tanks, and the regimental aid post was overrun in the early hours. The wounded being tended there were all killed where they lay. So too was Padre Parry, who had evidently fought like a tiger to defend them. Our position had developed into a classic airborne situation. There was no front line as such and the battalion had evolved into four pockets of resistance: the three rifle companies and the Battalion Headquarters group, largely out of touch with each other, but each in positions of their own choosing. From our site on the slope we had a good view of the open ground between us and the canal bridge, and more than once we were able to drive off enemy infiltrating groups with enthusiastic bursts of small arms fire. I had primed my plastic Gammon bomb and kept it handy just in case a tank might break through. There was sporadic enemy mortar and artillery fire we could do nothing about; one shell landed in a hedge near me, killing a couple of our men. I dearly wished we had recovered some of our own three-inch mortars, especially now that a handful of mortar men had got through to us. From my slit trench on the slope at Le Port, I had a perfect view over the bridges and into the divisional area. In the distance, beyond the River Orne, the skyline was stippled with flashes and smoke from explosions or air-burst shells. In the foreground, just below us, was the canal bridge, so brilliantly captured a few hours before by Major Howard and his glider force from the Ox and Bucks Light Infantry. By our end of the bridge, stood the café owned by the Gondrée family, seemingly untouched. It was now being used as a first aid post. George Gondrée and his wife had already dispensed champagne to all those who had had time for a swig - exclusively John Howard's men. The sparkling cache had been buried in his garden since the Germans had occupied the area in 1940, so it had matured nicely. I was contemplating this view when I noticed emerging from a screen of trees two boats apparently deserted and drifting slowly towards Caen. There was little or no current on the canal, so I mentioned my suspicions to the CO and he ordered his HQ group to fire on them. Our fusillade was briefly answered from below decks but, after a direct hit on one boat two parties of Germans emerged and were taken prisoner. So to add to our battle honours that day, we were able to claim a naval victory. At about midday, we finally heard the skirl of bagpipes that heralded the approach of the Commandos under Lord Lovat. More than a thousand men passed through us on their way to the main airborne bridgehead over the Orne. It was a fine sight, and there was great jubilation as red and green berets mingled on the road. There was still no sign of the seaborne infantry or armour reaching our area. We had expected them immediately behind the Commandos. The D-Day programme appeared to be running late.” Todd continued to serve with the Parachute regiment and served with them in Palestine. He was discharged from the army in 1946 and continued to pursue his love of acting. This finally paid off and he became one of England’s most famous actors of the early 1950’s and 1960’s etc. His first major film role, was his portrayal of Wing Commander Guy Gibson VC in the motion picture “The Dam Busters”. He later was cast as Major Howard in the classic war film about the D-Day landings “The Longest Day”, it is believed that Todd wore his original beret (this example) during the filming and had to remove his Parachute regiment cap badge for the purpose of the filming. Richard Todd was a keen supporter of Military charities and events to commemorate the veterans of the Normandy landings and also the 617 Dam Buster squadron. Ricard Todd died at his home in Lincolnshire on 3rd December 2009. 

Great War 1917 Casualty Royal Sussex Regiment Memorial Plaque, Bronze memorial plaque awarded to “JOHN ENTICKNAP”. Remains in good condition.Lance Corporal John Enticknap was born on 12th January 1896 in Kirdford, West Sussex. He was educated at Plaistow and Kirdford schools. He enlisted in the Royal Sussex regiment in 1914. He was serving with the 13th (Service) Battalion Royal Sussex regiment when he died of wounds at No2 Canadian Casualty Clearing station on 14th March 1917. His commanding officer wrote to his parents, “I am sure it will be some light comfort for you to know that your son died game, and from what I know of your boy, I am convinced that he was a good true son to you. On one occasion, when the enemy made a bombing attack on our trenches, your son carried himself with the utmost coolness and bravery. He threw his bomb to such good effect that his splendid conduct was largely responsible for frustrating the enemy’s attack. It was at this time that I myself so thoroughly appreciated his sterling qualities for his prompt and determined action, which completely inspired his comrades.” Lance Corporal Enticknap is buried at Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Belgium.