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OF DAMBUSTERS INTEREST, A UNIQUE ARCHIVE COMPRISING FIVE OF THE NAVIGATOR'S LOG SHEETS FROM FIVE SEPARATE AIRCRAFT DETAILING A VIRTUAL MINUTE BY MINUTE ACCOUNT OF THE OPERATION, TOGETHER WITH A SERIES OF NEGATIVES RELATING TO 617 SQUADRON, The first Log relates to:Aircraft J-Johnny ED906 flew in the First Wave with the target being the Mohne Dam. The aircraft was flown by F/L Maltby DFC, the Navigator was Sgt Nicholson. The front page details eighteen sets of co-ordinates, Height, Track, Course, Distance Time etc showing they flew 954 miles for a total of 289 ¼ minutes, the internal double page spread details Time, Navigational Observations and General Observations: 21.20 Chocks Away, 21.48 IFF on, 22.10 Cross First Wash Coast and Test Spotlight (due to the low level at which the attack took place the Altimeter was incapable of allowing pilots to assess their height, a series of spotlights beneath the planes allowed them to gauge their height above the water while approaching the target) 22.47 IFF Off, 23.12 Bomb Fused and Evasive Action, 23.25 Leader Turns Soon, 23.48 GEE Jammed Something Chronic (Radio Navigation System) 00.00 Flak Fired At A/C Evasive Taken, 00.09 Identify Turning Point O.K. Evasive Action, 00.19 ½ Switch on VHF, 00.26 Contact O.K. Flak Not Too Light 00.44 Receive O.K. Flak, 00.49 Bomb Dropped. Wizard. Send Message, 00.53 ½ Message Received O.K., 01.06 ½ Evasive Action, 01.53 ½ Cross Coast. GEE Still No Dice. Flak North of Coast and Searchlight, 02.06 GFF Faint But Workable. Change Colours of the Day, 02.20 Decrease Air Speed, 02.26 Ascending, 02.26 ½ Down Again. Test Spotlights, 03.06 Base, 03.11 Landed Base. This account then signed off Sgt. Nicholson. V. The bouncing bomb dropped by Maltby and his crew hit the Mohne Dam. The second Log comprising one for the Outward and one for the Inward journey is for aircraft H-Harry, flown by P/O Rice and the Navigator was F/O Macfarlane. H-Harry flew in the Second Wave with a target of the Sorpe Dam but unfortunately due to the low level at which they flew a large wave washed the bomb from beneath the aircraft on the outward journey. The aircraft and crew returned to base safely The third Log is for Aircraft N-Nancy which was included in the First Wave and was flown by P/O Knight, the target being the Eder Dam and the Navigator was F/O Hobday. Technically the Log is filled out to the same extent as that completed by Maltby's Navigator, although the General Observations and Comment do not give such a detailed narrative. The account is signed off by Hobday. The bouncing bomb dropped by Knight and his crew hit the Eder Dam causing a large Breech. The fourth Log is for Aircraft P-Peter which was included in the First Wave and was flown by F/Lt Martin, the target being the Mohne Dam and the Navigator was F/Lt Leggo. Technically the Log is filled out to the same extent as that completed by Maltby's Navigator although separate Logs were used for Outward and Inward journeys and again, although the General Observations and Comment do not give such a detailed narrative. The account is signed off by Hobday. The bouncing bomb dropped by Martin and his crew missed the Mohne Dam. The Fifth Log is for aircraft W-Wille, flown by F/Lt Munro and the Navigator was F/O Rumbles. W-Willie flew in the Second Wave but unfortunately was hit by Flak with the aircraft and crew returning to base safely
A QUANTITY OF VINTAGE JEWELLERY AND COLLECTABLES TO INCLUDE AN 18ct GOLD DIAMOND CLUSTER RING (FINGER SIZE O),A PAIR OF 9ct AQUAMARINE AND SEED PEAL CRESCENT DROP EARRIINGS A 9ct GOLD AND PEARL BROOCH, A 9ct FULL STONE SET ETERNITY RING, TWO 9ct GOLD CHARMS, A SILVER HALLMARKED TASTEVIN AND CASED CUTLERY SET, VARIOUS COSTUME JEWELLERY, COINS, A DAGGER, LIGHTER ETC.
Eight Various Bayonets, including Swiss Model M57, stamped F&W and numbered V414262, plastic scabbard; Swedish Pattern 1896, with steel scabbard; Swiss M1918 knife bayonet, the double edge blade stamped WAFFENFABRIK NEUHAUSEN, with steel scabbard; a Czechoslovakian Mauser bayonet and scabbard marked CSZ O; German M1914 bayonet, lacks scabbard; First World War German EB13 bayonet with FAG marked steel scabbard; two other bayonets (8)
A Second World War Ephemeral Archive, pertaining to W/O Clifford J. Davies R.A.F., comprising: a run of personal diaries, 1936-1946 (together with five of later date), containing an intermittent account of personal activities and a sporadic record of principal world events with particular focus on the War; his R.A.F. cloth badge and Navigator's brevet together with a photograph of his crew mates; four various air navigation handbooks; a small strip (five frames) of reconnaissance film; assorted documentation including employment correspondence, professional membership cards, driving licences, family photographs, etc., mostly contained in a teak instrument (compass?) box
Singleton & Cole Ltd - an early 20th century rounded rectangular tobacco tin, hinged cover printed in the Art Nouveau taste with a young beauty reclining among stylised flowers, inscribed Rich Dark Flake, the sides pierced with the company's initials, 5cm high, 12.5cm wide, 11cm deep; an early 20th century rounded square 1lb tobacco tin, printed in monochrome with an archer blowing a horn, inscribed Clarion Brand Finest Smoking Mixture, on a red ground, 10cm high, 15cm square; another, similar, inscribed White Label Smoking Mixture, within a cream reserve on a navy blue ground; others, Leahy, Kelly & Leahy Ltd; W. D. & H. O. Wills Royal Star Straight Cut Flake; Murray's Retriever Dark Flake Tobacco (6)
A set of multi-gem stackable rings, Stephen Webster each of undulated form with engraved GREENWICH, SOHO, CHELSEA, and NY US to either side, pavé set with a row of round cut diamonds, rubies and sapphires, to an 18ct white gold shank, signed Stephen Webster, in an original box (3) (Dimensions: Ring size: O/P)(Ring size: O/P)Condition report: Good overall condition, only minor surface wear to each. Gross weight: 26g Estimated total diamond weight: 0.50-0.70cts Please note that diamonds and gemstones can not be accurately graded and measured when mounted in jewellery.
Four gem set rings to include a five stone turquoise ring, stamped 18; a seven stone pearl set ring, unmarked; an opal and diamond set navette cluster ring, a garnet and diamond set eternity band (4) (Dimensions: Ring sizes: O, N, N & N)(Ring sizes: O, N, N & N)Condition report: Surface wear throughout. Not hallmarked.
A sapphire and diamond cluster ring the round mixed cut sapphire within a surround of round brilliant cut diamonds, to a plain shank stamped 18ct; together with a half eternity ring channel set with rubies and diamonds (2) (Dimensions: Ring size: O & O)(Ring size: O & O)Condition report: Light surface marks and wear to both, generally in good condition. Eternity ring: Not hallmakred or stamped. Diamonds very approx 0.08cts each, generally bright, SI2/P clarity. Please note that it is not possible to check for treatment to these rubies, however as it is a relatively modern piece, treatments are likely. Gross weight: 2.6g Cluster ring: Stamped 18ct, not hallmarked. Gross weight: 3.8g
A diamond set cluster ring claw set with graduated round brilliant and marquise cut diamonds, scrolling split shoulders, to a plain 14ct gold shank (Dimensions: Ring size: N/O)(Ring size: N/O)Condition report: Good overall condition. Diamonds are bright and lively. Estimated total diamond weight: 2.00-3.00cts Not hallmarked. Please note that diamonds and gemstones can not be accurately graded and measured when mounted in jewellery.
A South Sea pearl and diamond cocktail ring set with a large South Sea pearl, in a border of small round brilliant cut diamonds, the shoulders with pierced round brilliant cut diamond detail, to a plain shank stamped 18k 750 (Dimensions: Ring size: N/O)(Ring size: N/O)Condition report: Good overall condition. Surface wear and scratches to the shank. All gemstones are present and appear to be secure in their settings. Diamonds are bright and lively. Diameter of pearl: 12.9mm (approx). Gross weight: 9.6g
A blue spinel set cocktail ring claw set with an oval cut blue spinel, to a plain shank, indistinctly marked (Dimensions: Ring size: O/P)(Ring size: O/P)Condition report: Good overall condition, only minimal surface marks and wear. Spinel: 17.90 x 12.84 x 6.66mm (approx) Not hallmarked. Gross weight: 6.4g Please note that diamonds and gemstones can not be accurately graded and measured when mounted in jewellery.
A peridot and diamond set cocktail ring claw set with a rectangular cushion cut peridot, the shoulders and gallery set with small round brilliant cut diamonds, to a plain 18ct gold shank (Dimensions: Ring size: O)(Ring size: O)Condition report: In good overall condition. Only minor surface marks and wear to metalwork and settings. A small chip to the table facet edge of the peridot. Fully hallmarked. Gross weight: 11.4g Please note that diamonds and gemstones can not be accurately graded and measured when mounted in jewellery.
An Art Deco emerald and diamond set ring claw set with an emerald-cut emerald, in an angular border of round cut diamonds, to a plain white metal shank; with accompanying report by Gemmological Certification Services, dated 22.08.19, numbered 79228-00, stating that the emerald is of Colombian origin, with indications of minor clarity enhancement (Dimensions: Ring size: O, estimated emerald weight: 4.40cts)(Ring size: O, estimated emerald weight: 4.40cts)
A zoisite and diamond set cocktail ring claw set with a pear shaped greenish-purplish-blue zoisite, in a border of small round brilliant cut diamonds, to a plain 18ct gold shank (Dimensions: Ring size: O)(Ring size: O)Condition report: In good overall condition. Only minor surface marks and wear to metalwork and settings All gemstones are present and appear to be secure. Zoisite: 17.29 x 11.80 x 9.86mm (approx) Estimated total diamond weight: 0.20cts very approx Gross weight: 12g Please note that diamonds and gemstones can not be accurately graded and measured when mounted in jewellery.
A green tourmaline and diamond set cocktail ring claw set with a rectangular cushion cut green tourmaline in a border of round brilliant cut diamonds, the pierced scrolling shoulders similarly set, to a plain 18ct gold shank (Dimensions: Ring size: N/O)(Ring size: N/O)Condition report: In good overall condition. Only minor surface marks and wear to metalwork and settings. Fully hallmarked. Tourmaline: 15.99 x 11.66 x 7.19mm Gross weight:12.3g Please note that diamonds and gemstones can not be accurately graded and measured when mounted in jewellery.
A large aquamarine and diamond set cocktail ring claw set with a large oval mixed cut aquamarine in a border of small round brilliant cut diamonds, each shoulder set with five round brilliant cut diamonds, to a plain 18ct gold shank (Dimensions: Ring size: O)(Ring size: O)Condition report: In good overall condition. Only minor surface marks and wear to metalwork and settings. Fully hallmarked, also stamped Lorique. Estimated total diamond weight: 1.00 - 1.50cts Estimated aquamarine weight: 15.33cts (20.41 x 15.23 x 9.11mm) Gross weight: 8.8g Please note that diamonds and gemstones can not be accurately graded and measured when mounted in jewellery.
A pink tourmaline and diamond ring claw set with an oval cut pink tourmaline, each shoulder set with three small round brilliant cut diamonds, to a plain 18ct gold shank (Dimensions: Ring size: N/O)(Ring size: N/O)Condition report: In good overall condition. Only minor surface marks and wear to metalwork and settings. Fully hallmarked. Tourmaline: 14.11 x 10.21 x 16.40mm Gross weight: 4.1g Please note that diamonds and gemstones can not be accurately graded and measured when mounted in jewellery.
A pink tourmaline and diamond ring claw set with a oval cut pink tourmaline, the border, shoulders and pierced gallery set with small round cut diamonds, to a plain 18ct gold shank (Dimensions: Ring size: N/O)(Ring size: N/O)Condition report: In good overall condition. Only minor surface marks and wear to metalwork and settings. Fully hallmarked. Tourmaline: 13.80 x 10.32 x 8.05mm Gross weight: 9.9g Please note that diamonds and gemstones can not be accurately graded and measured when mounted in jewellery.
A single stone Tanzanite set ring claw set with a single oval cut Tanzanite, to a plain platinum shank (Dimensions: Ring size: O, estimated Tanzanite weight: 6.71cts)(Ring size: O, estimated Tanzanite weight: 6.71cts)Condition report: In good overall condition. Only minor surface wear. Fully Hallmarked. Tanzanite approx: 14.38 x 10.10 x 7.11 Please note that diamonds and gemstones can not be accurately graded and measured when mounted in jewellery.
A contemporary diamond set 'Raindance' style ring composed of three rows set at intervals with graduated collet set round brilliant cut diamonds, stamped 750 (Dimensions: Ring size: N/O, estimated total diamond weight: 1.66cts)(Ring size: N/O, estimated total diamond weight: 1.66cts)Condition report: In good overall condition. Only very minimal wear. Not fully hallmarked, stamped 750. Diamonds are generally bright and lively. Estimated average colour: K-M Estimated average clarity: SI-P1. Gross weight: 6.2g Please note that diamonds and gemstones can not be accurately graded and measured when mounted in jewellery.
A pink tourmaline and diamond set ring claw set with an oval cut pink tourmaline, the raised curving shoulders set with small round cut diamonds, to a plain 18ct gold shank (Dimensions: Ring size: N/O)(Ring size: N/O)Condition report: In good overall condition. Only minor surface marks and wear to metalwork and settings. Fully hallmarked. Please note that diamonds and gemstones can not be accurately graded and measured when mounted in jewellery.
A green tourmaline and diamond set cocktail ring claw set with an emerald-cut bluish-green tourmaline, the shoulders of pierced foliate detail, set with small round brilliant cut diamonds, to a plain 18ct gold shank (Dimensions: Ring size: O)(Ring size: O)Condition report: In good overall condition. Only minor surface marks and wear to metalwork and settings. Fully hallmarked. Tourmaline: 11.91 x 10.33 x 8.35mm Gross weight: 9.6g Please note that diamonds and gemstones can not be accurately graded and measured when mounted in jewellery.
A collection of gem set rings to include a amethyst set cocktail ring, stamped 14k; a 9ct gold citrine set cocktail ring; an 18ct gold red glass and diamond set cocktail ring (3) (Dimensions: Ring size: P, O/P & N/O)(Ring size: P, O/P & N/O)Condition report: Light surface wear throughout, personal viewing is recommended.
A diamond set half-eternity ring claw set with two rows of round brilliant cut diamonds, to a plain 18ct gold shank (Dimensions: Ring size: N/O)(Ring size: N/O)Condition report: Some surface marks and wear. Fully hallmarked. All diamonds are present and appear to be secure. Estimated total diamond weight: 0.80-1.00cts Please note that diamonds and gemstones can not be accurately graded and measured when mounted in jewellery
A kunzite and diamond set cocktail ring claw set with a large oval mixed cut pink kunzite, in a border of round brilliant cut diamonds, to a plain 18ct gold shank (Dimensions: Ring size: N/O)(Ring size: N/O)Condition report: In good overall condition. Only minor surface marks and wear to metalwork and settings All gemstones are present and appear to be secure. Kunzite: 17.08 x 12.81 x 8.98mm (approx) Estimated total diamond weight: 0.70-0.90cts Gross weight: 10.3g Please note that diamonds and gemstones can not be accurately graded and measured when mounted in jewellery.
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