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PHOTOGRAPH ALBUM: an album containing monochrome photographs and postcards predominately relating to Japan post-war period, one depicting atom bomb site at Hiroshima, local people, sightseeing, military and personal. Further snapshots, various subjects and sizes, contained in a Japanese lacquer photograph album. (1)

AN ANTELOPE HORN AND SILVER TABLE LIGHTER, the horn having plain silver end caps with single scroll supports attached, the end of the cap with semi circular silver bracket supporting a silver ring which holds the removable globular or 'bomb' shaped lighter with screw off lid with central aperture for the wick, hallmarked London 1933

A collection of assorted Arts & Crafts and Art Deco ceramics to include bomb shaped vase, Royal Lancastrian bowl etc.

Keith Murray for Wedgwood, a ribbed 'Bomb' vase in cream, h. 25 cm CONDITION REPORT: Some chips around base

A large collection (likely 100+) assorted military related postcards. A large quantity being French issued WWI bomb damage cards / photographs of troops. Along with a charming collection of WWII Second World War humour postcards.

A British Military 4.2'' mortar bomb with six further 2'' issues, WWII and later:.

After Frank Wooten, two Second World War aviation interest limited edition prints, 'Halifax, Friday the 13th, Bombing Up', 299/850, signed by the artist and Arthur T. Harris (Bomber Harris), together with 'Lancaster, Attack on the Mohne Dam', 299/850, signed by the artist and Sir Barnes Wallace CBE FRS, designer of the Bouncing Bomb. Both framed and glazed. (2)(B.P. 24% incl. VAT)

*McLean (Steven). The Spitfire in South African Air Force Service, GR Printing and Publishing 2001, 224 printed pages, numerous illustrations, signed by 34 pilots who flew the Spitfire in the South African Air Force and also signed by the author, 4to together with a file containing biographical information of all the signatories Signed by 34 pilots including 27 who flew during WWII including Stewart 'Bomb' Finney who was the third pilot to fly a Spitfire on SAAF squadron strength. 9 of the signatories are holders of the Distinguished Flying Cross and one with second award bar. This publication is one of two which was flown from the SAAF Museum at AFB Swartkop in Pretoria to Stellenbosch airfield in Cape in the port gunbay of Spitfire MkIX TE566 on 14 December 2001. (1)

*Royal Flying Corps. A WWI locally made bomb, circa 1914 (inert!), crafted into a trophy painted grey with RFC wreathed badge, with card fin held by screws, 55cm long (1)

*Thorneycroft Model. A fine desktop model of a Thorneycroft Depth Charge Thrower Mk.IV, of copper and brass stamped 'Thorneycroft Patent' with G.V.R. marking, mounted on an oak plinth with engraved brass plaque, 15cm high The Thorneycroft Depth Charge was effectively a barrel bomb, the charge was dropped off the end of a ship and sunk deep in the water before exploding. It was effective against enemy submarines. The depth it would explode could be set by a brass gauge on the side before release. (1)

ELVIS PRESLEY & ROCK - a selection of Elvis memorabilia to include 'Such a Night in Pearl Harbour' CD pack, a 'That's The Way It Is' DVD, a Elvis 2000 'Live on Stage' poster (64x90cm), a '68 Comeback Special' deluxe edition DVD, an 'Elvis Lives' dvd and a 'Platinum in the life of Music' CD boxset. Lot further includes a framed Johnny Cash album 'At San Quentin', a Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers sealed DVD 'Runnin' Down a Dream', U2 How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb CD and DVD and a Slade 'Diamond Life' cassette.

AN AERIAL BOMB etc. A No 2 Inert Rifle Grenade type, modified for Royal Flying Corps usage, by metal vanes. Usually cloth streamers were used though rare enough in that guise, far fewer of this type are in evidence. In good overall condition with much of the internal mechanism present, standing some 10" high, with Company and 8mm markings. The Cotton Powder Co, Hales Patent, London. Also other partial detonator caps and rifle ammunition inert cases etc, are with this lot.

A WWI Mills bomb hand grenade no.5 Mk1, de-activated

An electric table lamp made out of a dummy bomb.

A Group of inert shells and mortar bomb including two 75rg Armour piercing rounds, two 50mm etc

CLASSIC ROCK/SINGER-SONGWRITERS - Excellent collection of 42 x LPs. Artists/titles include Cochise - S/T (United Artists UAS 29117), Moby Grape '69 (CBS 63430), Gulliver (2410-006), Groundhogs - Thank Christ For The Bomb (black label Liberty), Audience - The House On The Hill (CAS 1032 pink scroll), Pearls Before Swine - The Use Of Ashes (Warner), Mushroom (Vulcan Records), Jim Croce, Dylan inc. Bringing It All Back Home (original '33' mono UK), Ronnie Hawkins, Don Nix, Cat, Phillip Goodhand-Tait, Richard Kerr and Flash Cadillac. Condition is generally VG to Ex.( VINYL RECORDS )

PROG/SPACE ROCK - Rockin' collection of 19 x LPs. Artists/titles are Hawkwind (x4) - In Search Of Space (original UK UAG 29202 with log book - Ex+/Ex great copy) and Space Ritual (original foldout sleeve UAD 60037/8 - Ex to Ex+ great records with psych inners/Ex sleeve), Groundhogs (x3) inc. Thank Christ For The Bomb (LBS 83295 black label - Ex+/Ex+) and Split Groundhogs (black label LBG 83401), Wishbone Ash (x8) inc. Pilgrimage (MDKS 8004), New England (MCG 3523), Locked In, There's The Rub, Wishbone Four and S/T (pink/red label MKPS 2014) and Uriah Heep (x4) inc. Look A Yourself (ILPS 9169 original 'mirror' sleeve) and ...Very 'Eavy (ILPS 9142 - Ex+/Ex). Condition Is generally Ex to Ex+.( VINYL RECORDS )

A WWII German incendiary bomb cut away training aid; also a Hotchkiss machine gun metal strip of 24 8mm rounds. GC

Dinky Toys ‘Battle of Britain’ Junkers 87B Stuka (721). First version, boxed with inner packaging, instruction leaflet, decals / stickers and bomb. Box with very minor wear. Contents VGC-Mint. Plate 2

THE ORIGINAL UNION FLAG WHICH WAS HANGING IN THE GRAND HOTEL BRIGHTON ON OCTOBER 12th 1984, WHEN THE IRA DETONATED A BOMB, IT WAS LATER PULLED FROM THE RUBBLE BY A CONSTRUCTION WORKER. + PROVENANCE

SUMPTER LEONARD: (1911-1993) British Royal Air Force Flight Sergeant, a member of 617 Squadron who participated in Operation Chastise (The Dambusters Raid) as Bomb aimer of Lancaster ED929/G AJ-L, 16th-17th May 1943.An extremely rare original mimeographed document previously belonging to Sumpter, unsigned, one page, oblong folio, n.p. (RAF Scampton), 16th May 1943, entitled No. 617 Squadron Night Flying Programme 16.5.43, being the complete crew list of the nineteen Lancaster bombers which flew in the three waves of Operation Chastise, detailing the Captains of each of the aircraft, including Guy Gibson, Mick Martin, Dinghy Young, David Maltby, David Shannon, Joe McCarthy, Les Munro etc., as well as the Flight Engineer, Navigator, Wireless Operator, Bomb Aimer and Front & Rear Gunners. With a number of ink annotations in the hand of Sumpter, recording the fate of each of the crews (OK marked alongside the crews of Gibson, Martin, Maltby, Shannon, Knight, McCarthy, Townsend, Brown and Anderson, various ticks alongside others and a red line struck through the crews commanded by Munro and Rice). With some very light age wear and a couple of neat splits to the left and right edges of the central folds, only very slightly affecting the text. Together with an excellent A.L.S., Len Sumpter, three pages, 8vo, Luton, n.d., to Derrick. Sumpter thanks his correspondent for a ‘grand selection of photographs, which are of excellent quality’, although remarking ‘My dear wife had a moan because her “best friend” Cheshire wasn’t there, but never mind’ and further continuing ‘I have sent you the crew list on which I marked up the score next morning, OK’s, losses and returns. Geoff Rice hit the North Sea, and couldn’t go on, and Les Munro was shot up, and put out of action’. Sumpter continues to reflect on Guy Gibson VC, 'About 'Gibby', he didn't suit everyone, being rather strict and a bit regimental, but I didn't find that any drawback, having transferred to the R.A.F. from the Grenadier Guards in early ’41…otherwise I can’t say a lot, because only being a N.C.O. our paths only crossed down at the flights. In fact I can only remember speaking to him once' and further remarking, 'As to the raid itself, we just missed getting called in to the Mohne attack, but on both Dams it was a case of hold your breath for about two or three minutes on the run in, and you were either lucky or otherwise. Much better I thought, than for instance Berlin or the Ruhr. I once went to Berlin two nights together and over there you were committed to a straight run across, so what with the outer and inner defences, one had about 25 miles of flak, heavy and light to contend with. But all in all, plenty of “butterflies” all round. I think the audacity, and all that, of the Dams raid made it one spectacular effort, and I am glad I was there (and here!)' A letter of superb content relating to the Dambusters Raid. Original documents relating to, and used, during Operation Chastise are of the utmost rarity and the present 617 Squadron crew list is enhanced by the accompanying impeccable provenance from Sumpter. G to VG, 2

SUMPTER LEONARD: (1911-1993) British Royal Air Force Flight Sergeant, a member of 617 Squadron who participated in Operation Chastise (The Dambusters Raid) as Bomb aimer of Lancaster ED929/G AJ-L, 16th-17th May 1943. Signed 6 x 9.5 photograph of Sumpter in a head and shoulders pose wearing his RAF uniform. Signed ('Len Sumpter') in black ink to a clear area of the background, adding Dams Raid 1943 in his hand beneath his signature. The image is very slightly grainy. VG

SUMPTER LEONARD: (1911-1993) British Royal Air Force Flight Sergeant, a member of 617 Squadron who participated in Operation Chastise (The Dambusters Raid) as Bomb aimer of Lancaster ED929/G AJ-L, 16th-17th May 1943. Signed 9.5 x 7 photograph by Sumpter, the image depicting a bomber aircraft in flight. Signed ('Len Sumpter') in blue ink to a clear area of the background, adding Dams Raid 1943 in his hand beneath his signature. A couple of slight corner creases, only very slightly affecting the signature, otherwise VG

SUMPTER LEONARD: (1911-1993) British Royal Air Force Flight Sergeant, a member of 617 Squadron who participated in Operation Chastise (The Dambusters Raid) as Bomb aimer of Lancaster ED929/G AJ-L, 16th-17th May 1943. Signed 10 x 7½ photograph by Sumpter, the image depicting a Lancaster bomber aircraft in flight over a reservoir. Signed ('Len Sumpter') in blue ink to a clear area of the background, adding Dams Raid 1943 in his hand beneath his signature. VG

DAMBUSTERS THE: An exceptional multiple signed Commemorative cover issued by the Royal Air Force museum in honour of 617 Squadron and The Dambusters and featuring a colour image of an Avro Lancaster bomber in flight, individually signed by twenty individuals, most of whom are associated with 617 Squadron and also featuring several individuals who participated in Operation Chastise, The Dambusters Raid, 16th-17th May 1943, including Barnes Wallis (1887-1979, English Scientist & Inventor of the bouncing bomb used in Operation Chastise, The Dambusters Raid, 16th-17th May 1943), Geoffrey Rice (1917-1981, British Royal Air Force Pilot officer, a member of 617 Squadron who participated in Operation Chastise, The Dambusters Raid, as Pilot of Lancaster ED936/G AJ-H, 16th-17th May 1943), Basil Feneron (1920-1993, British Royal Air Force officer, a member of 617 Squadron who participated in Operation Chastise, The Dambusters Raid, as Flight Engineer of Lancaster ED918/G AJ-F, 16th-17th May 1943), Frederick Tees (1922-1982, British Royal Air Force officer, a member of 617 Squadron who participated in Operation Chastise, The Dambusters Raid, as Rear Gunner in Lancaster ED910/G AJ-C, 16th-17th May 1943), Kenneth Brown (1920-2002, Canadian Bomber Pilot of World War II who participated in Operation Chastise, The Dambusters Raid, as Pilot of Lancaster ED918/G AJ-F, 16th-17th May 1943), James Clay (1911-1995, British Royal Air Force Sergeant, a member of 617 Squadron who participated in Operation Chastise, The Dambusters Raid, as Bomb Aimer of Lancaster ED921/G AJ-W, 16th-17th May 1943), George Johnson (1921-     , British Squadron Leader, the last British survivor of the original members of 617 Squadron who participated in Operation Chastise, The Dambusters Raid, as Bomb Aimer of Lancaster ED825/G AJ-T, 16th-17th May 1943), Edward Johnson (1912-2002, British Royal Air Force Flight Officer, a member of 617 Squadron who participated in Operation Chastise, the Dambusters Raid, as Bomb Aimer of Lancaster ED912/G AJ-N, 16th-17th May 1943), Harry O’Brien (1922-1985, Canadian Flight Sergeant, a member of 617 Squadron who participated in Operation Chastise, the Dambusters Raid, as Rear Gunner of Lancaster ED912/G AJ-N, 16th-17th May 1943), Bill Townsend (1921-1991, British Royal Air Force Flight Sergeant, a member of 617 Squadron who participated in Operation Chastise, The Dambusters Raid, as Pilot of Lancaster ED886/G AJ-O, 16th-17th May 1943), Eve Gibson (1911-1988, Welsh Show Dancer and Actress, wife of Guy Gibson VC from 1940), H. K. ‘Duke’ Munro (Radar Operator on night of Dambusters Raid), Robert Knights (1921-2004, British Royal Air Force Flight Lieutenant, a bomber pilot with 617 Squadron who participated in the three major attacks on the Tirpitz during World War II, culminating in the sinking of the German battleship on 12th November 1944) etc. All have signed in blue or black inks, most with their names alone, and all to clear areas of the cover. Post marked 3rd December 1970. An impressive selection of signatures which are rarely encountered together on one item. VG 

617 SQUADRON: A good Commemorative cover issued in the 90th year of Barnes Wallis and featuring an image of the Royal Air Force 617 Squadron emblem, signed by Barnes Wallis (1887-1979, English Scientist & Inventor of the bouncing bomb used in Operation Chastise (The Dambusters Raid), 16th May 1943) in bold black fountain pen ink with his name alone, and also signed by six World War II pilots, each associated with 617 Squadron, including Thomas Bennett (1919-2013, British Squadron Leader who flew as a navigator on one of the specialist crews with 617 Squadron and participated in several attacks on the German battleship Tirpitz), Geoffrey Rice (1917-1981, British Royal Air Force Pilot officer, a member of 617 Squadron who participated in Operation Chastise (The Dambusters Raid) as Pilot of Lancaster ED936/G AJ-H, 16th-17th May 1943), Basil Feneron (1920-1993, British Royal Air Force officer, a member of 617 Squadron who participated in Operation Chastise, The Dambusters Raid, as Flight Engineer of Lancaster ED918/G AJ-F, 16th-17th May 1943), William Reid VC (1921-2001, Scottish Flight Lieutenant, a bomber pilot of World War II with 617 Squadron, Victoria Cross winner for his actions during an attack on Dusseldorf, 3rd November 1943), Tony Iveson (1919-2013, British Fighter Pilot of World War II who participated in the Battle of Britain and later joined 617 Squadron, taking part in operations to sink the German battleship Tirpitz) and Robert Knights (1921-2004, British Royal Air Force Flight Lieutenant, a bomber pilot with 617 Squadron who participated in the three major attacks on the Tirpitz during World War II, culminating in the sinking of the German battleship on 12th November 1944). All have signed in bold blue or black inks with their names alone to clear areas. Post marked 7th October 1977. VG

WALLIS BARNES: (1887-1979) English Scientist & Inventor of the bouncing bomb used in Operation Chastise (The Dambusters Raid), 16th May 1943. T.L.S., B. N. Wallis, with holograph salutation, one page, small 4to, Effingham, Surrey, 22nd May 1975, to Mr. D. A. Warren. Wallis replies to his correspondent's letter and confirms that he will be pleased to meet at a mutually convenient time, asking for a proposal of some suitable dates 'in order that I might see how they fit in with my own engagements, but I am fully booked for the next fortnight'. About EX

[WALLIS BARNES]: (1887-1979) English Scientist & Inventor of the bouncing bomb used in Operation Chastise (The Dambusters Raid), 16th May 1943. A good printed 8vo menu for a Celebration Dinner to mark the 90th Birthday of Sir Barnes Wallis at the Thatchers Hotel, East Horsley, Surrey, on 24th September 1977, organised by the wartime aircrew of 617 Squadron, individually signed to the verso by twenty one individuals present at the dinner, many associated with 617 Squadron and several who participated in Operation Chastise, including Basil Feneron (1920-1993, British Royal Air Force officer, a member of 617 Squadron who participated in Operation Chastise, The Dambusters Raid, as Flight Engineer of Lancaster ED918/G AJ-F, 16th-17th May 1943), George Johnson (1921-     , British Squadron Leader, the last British survivor of the original members of 617 Squadron who participated in Operation Chastise, The Dambusters Raid, as Bomb Aimer of Lancaster ED825/G AJ-T, 16th-17th May 1943), Frederick Tees (1922-1982, British Royal Air Force officer, a member of 617 Squadron who participated in Operation Chastise, The Dambusters Raid, as Rear Gunner in Lancaster ED910/G AJ-C, 16th-17th May 1943), Harold Hobday (1912-2000, British Royal Air Force officer, a member of 617 Squadron who participated in Operation Chastise, The Dambusters Raid, as Navigator of Lancaster ED912/G AJ-N, 16th-17th May 1943), Robert Kellow (1916-1988, Australian Flight Sergeant, a member of 617 Squadron who participated in Operation Chastise, The Dambusters Raid, as Wireless Operator of Lancaster ED912/G AJ-N, 16th-17th May 1943), Geoffrey Rice (1917-1981, British Royal Air Force Pilot officer, a member of 617 Squadron who participated in Operation Chastise, The Dambusters Raid, as Pilot of Lancaster ED936/G AJ-H, 16th-17th May 1943), Leonard Cheshire VC (1917-1992, British Group Captain, a bomber pilot of World War II who served as Officer Commanding 617 Squadron November 1943 - July 1944, Victoria Cross winner for his aerial exploits during World War II), Lancelot Howard (1913-1989, Australian Pilot Officer, a member of 617 Squadron who participated in Operation Chastise, the Dambusters Raid, as Navigator of Lancaster ED886/G AJ-O, 16th-17th May 1943), James Clay (1911-1995, British Royal Air Force Sergeant, a member of 617 Squadron who participated in Operation Chastise, The Dambusters Raid, as Bomb Aimer of Lancaster ED921/G AJ-W, 16th-17th May 1943), William Howarth (1921-1990, British Royal Air Force Sergeant, a member of 617 Squadron who participated in Operation Chastise, The Dambusters Raid, as Front Gunner of Lancaster ED921/G AJ-W, 16th-17th May 1943), Ross M. Stanford (1917-2006, Australian Bomber Pilot of World War II who served with 617 Squadron), Bill Townsend (1921-1991, British Royal Air Force Flight Sergeant, a member of 617 Squadron who participated in Operation Chastise, The Dambusters Raid, as Pilot of Lancaster ED886/G AJ-O, 16th-17th May 1943) etc. All have signed in various coloured inks to a clear area of the verso. VG

DAMBUSTERS THE: An unusual commemorative wrist watch and leather strap, the face featuring the colour emblem of the Royal Air Force, individually signed to the underside of the watch case and strap by various members of 617 Squadron, some of whom participated in Operation Chastise, The Dambusters Raid, 16th-17th May 1943, including Ray Grayston (1918-2010, British Flight Sergeant, Flight Engineer of Lancaster ED912/G AJ-N, on the Dambusters Raid, 16th-17th May 1943; two signatures), Les Munro(1919-2015, New Zealand Flight Lieutenant of World War II, a member of 617 Squadron who participated in Operation Chastise, the Dambusters Raid, as Pilot of Lancaster ED921/G AJ-W, 16th-17th May 1943; two signatures), George Johnson (1921-  , British Squadron Leader, Bomb Aimer of Lancaster ED825/G AJ-T, during Operation Chastise, the Dambusters Raid, 16th-17th May 1943), Ken Lucas (British Corporal who served as a member of the ground staff at RAF Scampton during Operation Chastise, the Dambusters Raid, 16th-17th May 1943), John Bell (British Wing Commander, served in 617 Squadron as the Bomb Aimer to Bob Knights crew in 1944) etc. Contained in the original presentation box. Some very light, minor age wear, VG

DAMBUSTERS THE: A printed 4to souvenir brochure for the 50th Anniversary Commemoration of No. 617 Squadron RAF, The Dambusters, at Derwent Dam, Derbyshire, individually signed to the inside pages by various individuals associated with 617 Squadron and Operation Chastise, the Dambusters Raid, of 16th-17th May 1943, comprising Daniel Walker (1917-2001, Canadian Flight Officer of World War II, a member of 617 Squadron who participated in Operation Chastise, the Dambusters Raid, as Navigator of Lancaster ED929/G AJ-L, 16th-17th May 1943), Les Munro (1919-2015, New Zealand Flight Lieutenant of World War II, a member of 617 Squadron who participated in Operation Chastise, the Dambusters Raid, as Pilot of Lancaster ED921/G AJ-W, 16th-17th May 1943), Basil Feneron (1920-1993, British Royal Air Force officer, a member of 617 Squadron who participated in Operation Chastise, The Dambusters Raid, as Flight Engineer of Lancaster ED918/G AJ-F, 16th-17th May 1943; two signatures, one an extremely weak example to the glossy front cover), Edward Johnson (1912-2002, British Royal Air Force Flight Officer, a member of 617 Squadron who participated in Operation Chastise, the Dambusters Raid, as Bomb Aimer of Lancaster ED912/G AJ-N, 16th-17th May 1943; two signatures), Joe McCarthy (1919-1998, American Flight Lieutenant of World War II, a member of 617 Squadron who participated in Operation Chastise, the Dambusters Raid, as Pilot of Lancaster ED825/G AJ-T, 16th-17th May 1943), Kenneth Brown (1920-2002, Canadian Bomber Pilot of World War II who participated in Operation Chastise, The Dambusters Raid, as Pilot of Lancaster ED918/G AJ-F, 16th-17th May 1943; two signatures, one an extremely weak example to the glossy front cover) and Robert Knights (1921-2004, British Royal Air Force Flight Lieutenant, a bomber pilot with 617 Squadron who participated in the three major attacks on the Tirpitz during World War II, culminating in the sinking of the German battleship on 12th November 1944). About EX

DAMBUSTERS THE: A multiple signed commemorative cover issued to commemorate the formation of 617 Squadron and depicting an image of the air crew seated together in several rows beneath a Lancaster bomber and with an image of Guy Gibson VC above, individually signed by five members of 617 Squadron, all of whom participated in Operation Chastise, comprising Les Munro(1919-2015, New Zealand Flight Lieutenant of World War II, Pilot of Lancaster ED921/G AJ-W, on the Dambusters Raid, 16th-17th May 1943),George Johnson (1921-  , British Squadron Leader, Bomb Aimer of Lancaster ED825/G AJ-T, on the Dambusters Raid, 16th-17th May 1943),Grant McDonald (1921-2012, Canadian Flight Sergeant, Rear Gunner of Lancaster ED918/G AJ-F, on the Dambusters Raid, 16th-17th May 1943), Fred Sutherland (1923-   , Canadian Flight Sergeant, Front Gunner of Lancaster ED912/G  AJ-N, on the Dambusters Raid, 16th-17th May 1943) andRay Grayston (1918-2010, British Flight Sergeant, Flight Engineer of Lancaster ED912/G AJ-N, on the Dambusters Raid, 16th-17th May 1943). All have signed in black inks to clear areas of the cover. Post marked at RAF Scampton, 21st March 2009. Together withArthur T. Harris (1892-1984) British Marshal of the Royal Air Force, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of RAF Bomber Command during World War II. Signed commemorative cover honouring Harris, depicting a colour image of Lancaster bombers in flight and with an inset portrait of Harris. Signed ('Arthur T. Harris MRAF') by Harris in blue ink to a clear area of the cover. Post marked 15th May 1976. VG, 2

WALLIS BARNES: (1887-1979) English Scientist & Inventor of the bouncing bomb used in Operation Chastise (The Dambusters Raid), 16th May 1943. Signed Commemorative cover issued in the 90th year of Wallis and featuring an image of the Royal Air Force 617 Squadron emblem, signed by Wallis in bold blue fountain pen ink with his name alone to a clear area, and also signed by Arthur T. Harris (1892-1984, British Marshal of the Royal Air Force, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of RAF Bomber Command during World War II) in bold black ink, adding his rank beneath his signature. Post marked 9th October 1977. One very small, extremely light water stain only very slightly affects two letters of Harris' signature. VG

ATOMIC BOMB: A First Day Cover issued to commemorate the 50 States of the United States of America and featuring a design incorporating the American eagle etc., individually signed by five crew members of the Enola Gay, the first aircraft to drop an atomic bomb when it targeted the city of Hiroshima on 6th August 1945 during the final stages of World War II, comprising Paul Tibbets (pilot), Tom Ferebee (bombardier), Theodore 'Dutch' Van Kirk (navigator), Morris Jepson (assistant weaponeer) and Richard Nelson (radio operator), and also signed by two crew members of Bock's Car, the second (and last) aircraft to drop an atomic bomb when it targeted Nagasaki on 9th August 1945 during the final stages of World War II, comprising Charles Sweeney (pilot) and Fred Olivi (co-pilot). All have signed in blue or black inks (Olivi in bold pencil) to clear areas of the cover. Post marked 23rd February 1976. VG

ENOLA GAY: Multiple signed colour 10 x 8 photograph by four crew members of the Enola Gay individually, comprising Paul W. Tibbets (1915-2007, American Brigadier General, pilot of the Enola Gay), Theodore Van Kirk (1921-2014, American Major, navigator of the Enola Gay), Morris R. Jeppson (1922-2010, American Second Lieutenant, assistant weaponeer of the Enola Gay) and Richard Nelson (1927-2003, American Private First Class, radio operator of the Enola Gay), the historic image depicting the crew, on the runway, having just returned from the dropping of the Little Boy atomic bomb by the B-29 bomber Enola Gay on 6th August 1945 during the final stages of World War II. Signed by each in blue and red inks, to clear areas of the image, Tibbets adding 'Pilot to Hiroshima 6 Aug 1945' in his hand beneath his signature, Van Kirk adding 'Navigator - Enola Gay 6 Aug 1945' in his hand beneath his signature, Jeppson adding 'Weapon Test Officer Enola Gay Mission' in his hand beneath his signature and Richard Nelson adding 'Radio' in his hand beneath his signature. EX

ENOLA GAY: Multiple signed 8 x 10 photograph by four crew members of the Enola Gay individually, comprising Paul W. Tibbets (1915-2007, American Brigadier General, pilot of the Enola Gay), Thomas W. Ferebee (1918-2000, American Colonel, bombardier of the Enola Gay), Theodore Van Kirk (1921-2014, American Major, navigator of the Enola Gay) and Richard Nelson (1927-2003, American Private First Class, radio operator of the Enola Gay), the historic image depicting the mushroom cloud over Hiroshima following the dropping of the Little Boy atomic bomb by the B-29 bomber Enola Gay on 6th August 1945 during the final stages of World War II. Signed by each in blue inks to clear areas of the image, Tibbets adding 'Pilot' in his hand beside his signature, Van Kirk adding 'Navigator' in his hand beneath his signature, Ferebee adding 'Bombardier' in his hand beneath his signature and Dick Nelson adding 'Radio' in his hand beneath his signature. EX

BOCKSCAR: A colour 11 x 8 photograph depicting the interior of the cockpit of the B29 Bomber Bockscar, the second (and last) aircraft to drop an atomic bomb when it targeted Nagasaki on 9th August 1945 during the final stages of World War II, individually signed by Charles Sweeney (pilot) and Fred Olivi (co-pilot). Sweeney has signed with his name alone in blue ink at the head of the image, his signature bearing an ink annotation in another hand, and signed by Olivi in black ink to a clear area at the base of the image, with an annotation in his hand, 'Cockpit of B-29 Bockscar @ Air Force Museum, Dayton, Ohio, Fred J. Olivi, Lt. Col. USAF (Ret.) co-pilot on Bockscar, Nagasaki Mission, 9 August, 1945'. About EX

A Royal Navy Lieutenant Commander's mess jacket with a Royal Navy Bomb Disposal camo jacket.

A FRAMED AND GLAZED LIMITED EDITION PRINT BY ROBERT TAYLOR 'PLOESTI- THE VITAL MISSION' SIGNED BY B-24 PILOTS REPRESENTING THE BOMB GROUPS WHO FLEW THE MISSON # 623/1250 with certificate of authenticity

Studio Pottery - Ned Heywood architectural ceramic sculpture of a bomb-damaged building "The Steam Hammer Hotel", approx 18" tall, c.1980s

Studio Pottery - Ned Heywood architectural ceramic sculpture of a bomb-damaged building "The Trafalgar Hotel", circa 1980s, approx 17" high

WW2 Home Front Vickers Armstrong Auxiliary Bomb Disposal Unit Lapel Badge, small chrome and enamel lapel badge with factory logo to the top, yellow bomb and ABDS around the edge. Lapel fitting to the reverse stamped 129 and Thomas Fattorini makers mark. Good condition. Ex Jon Mills Collection, see page 109 “Doing Their Bit – Home Front Lapel Badges 1939-1945”.

A USAF practice bomb - with painted blue decoration 57 cm long, 23lbs approx

RAF WWII-AM Marked survival whistle with bomb aimers half wing.

A collection of 10 original press photos with annotation to reverse from "The Associated press Agency" showing the aftermath of the Old Bailey bomb attack on 8th March 1973

Advertising Poster - Cadbury's Chocolate Crunchie the taste bomb - Pop Art poster by Dan Fern. In 1969, Fry's Crunchie commissioned a series of 4 pop art posters by Dan Fern and Chris McEwan. Country: UK. Year: 1969. Artist: Dan Fern. Size (cm): 51x38.5. Good condition, folds and creases, pinholes in corners.

Soviet Propaganda Poster - Soldier striking the US generals holding an atom bomb with red rocket. Caption - Just you try it. Country: Russia. Year: 1968. Artist: V. Ivanov. Size (cm): 56x83.5 (Horizontal). . Fair condition, mssing paper on top right corner, tears on right margin, folds, creases.

Advertising Poster - Cadbury's Chocolate Crunchie the taste bomb - Pop Art poster by Chris McEwan. Fry's Crunchie commissioned a series of 4 pop art posters by Dan Fern and Chris McEwan. Country: UK. Year: 1969. Artist: Chris McEwan. Size (cm): 51x38.5. Good condition, folds and creases, small tear in left margin and pinholes in corners.

Advertising Poster - Cadbury's Chocolate Crunchie the taste bomb - Pop Art poster by Chris McEwan. Fry's Crunchie commissioned a series of 4 pop art posters by Dan Fern and Chris McEwan. Country: UK. Year: 1969. Artist: Chris McEwan. Size (cm): 51x38.5. Good condition, folds and creases, scratches pinholes in corners.

Advertising Poster - Cadbury's Chocolate Crunchie the taste bomb - Fire Fire Fire - Pop Art poster by Dan Fern. Fry's Crunchie commissioned a series of 4 pop art posters by Dan Fern and Chris McEwan. Country: UK. Year: 1969. Artist: Dan Fern. Size (cm): 51x38.5. Good condition, folds and creases, pinholes in corners, minor tear in bottom margin.

Dambuster Raid Veteran 8x12 Inch Photo Of A Lancaster Bomber In Flight, Signed By George Johnson DFM Bomb Aimer, Aj-T, Sorpe Dam 16/17 May 1943. One Of The Last Of The Actual Dambuster Raid Veterans. Good condition. All signed items come with our certificate of authenticty. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £3.95, Overseas from £6.95.

Nonesuch Press: Dickens (Charles) The Nonesuch Dickens, 1937-38, 1st edition, thus limited to 877 sets, of which 66 sets were destroyed when a bomb hit the bindery in 1940,Complete Works in 25 volumes, including the Nonesuch Dickens, and the volume with an original woodcut, original engraving and certificate of authenticity from Chapman & Hall, signed by the Deputy Chairman, the engraving is 'The First of the Three Spirits', (housed in the publisher's special folding box with a compartment for the woodblock), original cloth in varying colours, and with morocco title labels lettered in gilt (25) See centre colour and other illustration Condition report From the library of MacDonald Critchley CBESome light fading to the spines, some water splashes, smelling very musty as the house was very damp and has been in neglect/empty for some time.

Guard Regiment “Garde Republicaine” NCO uniform, 1930-1949 and epaulettes box Tunic made in dark blue wool cloth, silk red liner, black collar tabs with flaming bomb hand embroidered, gilt buttons, stripes in gold wire on the sleeve. Good condition. Box is labeled with the producer's name: “DASIER-PARIS”. II

Lot of 2 Fireman Helmet, 1918-1940 Made in steel painted black, on front a badge: two axes and flaming bomb with text: LIBERTE PATRIE”. Paint: 90% of the surface. Leather liner and chinstrap, inside painted serial number. Very good condition! I-II

Lot of 2 Fireman Helmet, 1918-1940 Made in steel, painted in black, in front a badge: two axes and flaming bomb with text: LIBERTE PATRIE”. Paint: 90% of the surface. Leather liner and chinstrap, inside painted serial number, and label with text “FEGA”. Very good condition! I-II

A 7.62mm ball L2A2 ammunition case, plus an 81mm mortar bomb cartridge case

THREE BOXES OF ASSORTED MISCELLANEA TO INCLUDE DRINKING GLASSES, DECORATIVE WARES, CIGAR CUTTER MODELLED AS A BOMB, COLLECTION OF MOORCROFT COLLECTOR'S CLUB MAGAZINES, ETC

A quantity of military and Scottish House cap badges; an Artillery Regiment bomb pattern posy/plume holder; an inlaid Artillery brooch; etc.

Enamel signs, Bedfordshire Times, Bomb Warning and Bus Stop, (3)

An ashtray converted from a WWII RAF Rolls Royce Merlin engine piston, engraved with Churchill's Battle of Britain quote "Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few", together with another ashtray bearing a cast lead plaque indicating its manufacture from stone salvaged from the 1940-1941 Blitz bomb damaged Houses of Commons, one 15cm, the other 14cm diameter, (2)

Album of black & white photographs c1940/41 of Belgium, La Panne Chausee de Thoueout, Dunkirk & Ostend showing wrecked ships, bomb damage, corpse & places of interest etc, 1943 571 (m) HAA Battery RA Xmas Dinner Menu, three 1940's Regimental Greetings cards, a Birthday card and Regimental photograph