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Lot 167
WWI – the diary of Corporal Lyndon Bird Army Services Corps American Expeditionary Force Europe covering the period March 26th 1918 to July 25th 1919 comprising two volumes the first containing approx 130pp diary plus approx 50pp of photographs maps documents and articles. The second volume post armistice with approx 65pp of letters commendations and autographs. Of particularly significance are two radio signals contained in the first volume the first being a wireless interception of a signal sent by the German plenipotentiaries for the Armistice advising the rejection by Marshal Foch of the German proposals. The second is from Foch to the Commanders in Chief sent at 5.45am on the morning of November 11th 1918 giving orders for a ceasefire at 11am that day. This was the actual order for the Armistice. The diary itself contains a wealth of information. Bird describes action during the Spring Offensive over the battlefields of the Somme and eventual allied gains with thousands of Germans taken prisoner. He describes fighting on the Champagne front and the Hindenberg Line being broken. He also describes the scenes on the battlefields : ‘...the Germans had fled leaving dead piled up on the road side. It was a ghastly sight – bodies piled up like logs of wood. This was the famous ‘Mont Blanc’ sector which had caused so many casualties...hundreds of French and American dead as well as Germans lay around me...’ The diary is written as a narrative journal in a very neat hand and was probably put together shortly after the events as Bird’s personal memoir.
Lot 381
Mosley and the fascists – John Amery the original proofs of the seven ‘talks’ given by John Amery on German propaganda radio during WWII. Amery son of Leopold Amery the Secretary of State for India in Churchill’s Government and ironically of Jewish descent was an arch fascist who went on to form the notorious Britischer Freikorps the Waffen SS Unit made up of British POWs. He was hanged for treason after WWII. In these ‘talks’ he expounds on his anti-Semitic views as well as his attacks on Churchill and the Soviet Union.
Lot 250
The Coat of Many Badges. A rare example of a WW2 WVS coat, the lining absolutely covered with a fascinating array of British, Indian, Australian, New Zealand, US and other formations signs, titles, and other badges etc. Scarce British examples include Royal Signals Naval Line Units, bullion ATA pilot wings, Queen’s pagri, Welsh AA unit, Seaborne title, FANY title, Amphibian Support Regt. , British Troops in Siam, parachute wings, Glider Pilot wings, various brevets, Gt. Britain title, HQ BCOF Korea-Japan,etc Scarcer Indian include rare 268 Indian Inf Bde (2nd pat), Madras Sappers & Miners, 7 Light Cavalry title, 101st (Bihar & Orissa) L of C Area, 34 Corps, Formation Signals, 107th (Bombay) L of C, etc Australian feature both large and small formation signs, rare parachute wings and Pegasus, RAE Water Transport Group etc. Others include very rare Ceylon Garrison and scarce Radio SEAC title. A few have fallen off over the intervening years due to perished thread; various conditions.
Lot 472
Royal Marines, Army Air Corps 1999 Air Force Cross Helicopter Pilot’s Group of Seven Medals. An outstanding group representing the 41 years, military service of Major Paul Andrew Cranch Royal Marine Commandos and Army Air Corps, who was awarded the AFC for a daring night jungle casevac of an injured SAS Trooper. Comprising: Air Force Cross ‘24229308 W.O.2 P.A. Cranch AAC 1999’ (engraved to reverse), Campaign Service Medal two clasps ‘Northern Ireland’, ‘N Iraq & S Turkey’ ‘PO27814X P.A. Cranch MNE RM’, UN Cyprus Medal, South Atlantic Medal, with Rosette ‘Sgt P.A. Cranch PO27814X RM’, Elizabeth II 2002 Golden Jubilee Medal, Regular Army Long Service & Good Conduct Medal ‘Capt P.A. Cranch AFC AAC, Royal Navy Long Service & Good Conduct Medal ‘Sgt RM’. Group remains mounted as originally worn. GC ... Accompanied by an archive of material, including: Snap shot photographs, following his military career ... Green ‘growbag’ flying suit, retaining pilots wings, name badge, rank slides and Squadron badge ... Army Air Corps Officer’s beret with bullion badge ... British Army and US Master Pilot Wings ... Copy of Royal Marines service papers etc. The Official Recommendation for the Air Force Cross: ‘Warrant Officer Class 2 Cranch is the Qualified Helicopter Instructor in 7 Flight Army Air Corps in Brunei. On the evening of the 18 March 1998 he was the duty standby pilot when details were received in the Flight Operations Room of the requirement to carry out an urgent Casualty Evacuation from the area of the Ulu Tutorf `P This was for the SAS Selection Course. WO2 Cranch calmly assessed the situation and briefed his crew. En route it became apparent that the combination of very low light levels and haze, caused by local fires, would make the sortie difficult. After they had been flying for fifteen minutes and were within four miles of the designated jungle Landing Point (LP) the conditions deteriorated even further, due to heavy tropical rain and low cloud. By this stage he was in radio communications with personnel on the ground and instructed them to show as much light as possible. This enabled him to locate the LP. The LP is particularly difficult to land at, even by day. The safe approach route to it involves flying down a valley and then making a sharp tun to land almost immediately on a small knoll next to a small cliff, surrounded by 200 feet high trees in secondary jungle. On making his initial approach he lost his visual reference and was forced to overshoot. He then repositioned the aircraft to attempt a further approach and was informed by radio that the condition of one of the casualties had deteriorated and was now critical. On this second attempt to land he told his winch operator, in the rear of the aircraft, to open the cabin door and with the aid of an infra-red torch assist by giving him a running commentary. Forward visibility was almost non-existent because of the heavy rain and low air speed. His visibility, though poor, was improved marginally through the side windows. Using the crewman’s commentary and the limited information available to him, he was able to make a highly unorthodox but successful approach to land at the LP. This was at very great risk to himself and his crew and displayed conspicuous personal bravely A lesser man might well have aborted the mission but Cranch was totally selfless in his determination to rescue the casualties. After emplaning the casualties, he lifted from the LP and started to route back to the Medical Reception Station in Seria. The weather conditions had deteriorated further and he was forced to fly almost solely on instruments. By skilful airmanship he landed safely and the one casualty in a critical condition was given medical treatment. The Medical Officer later confirmed that any further delay would have resulted in a fatality. Throughout the incident in the most adverse weather conditions WO2 Cranch displayed not only exceptional flying ability. calmness and professional judgement. but above all outstanding courage. I strongly recommend that he be officially recognised for his conspicuous gallantry on I8 March l998.’ Major Paul Andrew Cranch was born in 1954 and at the age of 16 years joined the Royal Marines, completing his training in 1971 was posted to 41 Commando and then later 42 Commando. It was with this unit he served his first tour in Northern Ireland. Originally serving in a Rifle Company, he later served with the Recce Support Coy, qualifying as a sniper. In 1980 with the rank of Sergeant he volunteered for service with the RM Air Squadron, qualifying as an Observer he was posted to 3 Commando Brigade Air Squadron and with this unit embarked to the South Atlantic, Falklands War, during this conflict his service papers show he was wounded in Action, with a gun shot wound to the leg. Recovering, he remained with the unit and was selected for Pilot Training, which he completed in 1986. Then followed various postings, including ship operations. In 1989 he was selected to attend the Qualified Helicopter Instructors Course, which he successfully completed. He was now the recipient of the Royal Navy Long Service & Good Conduct Medal and with 22 years service, he transferred to the Army Air Corps. He joined 671 Squadron at Middle Wallop and was later posted to 7 Flight AAC, then operating in Brunei. It was during this 2 year tour, that he made the daring Casevac operation resulting in the award of the Air Force Cross. Commissioned to the rank of Captain he received his second Long Service & Good Conduct Medal, this time a Regular Army example. In 1999 he was selected to attend the Apache Attack Helicopter conversion course at Fort Rucker USA, which he passed and a further course with Boeing in Phoenix Arizona. Returning to the UK he converted to the UK Longbow Apache and served with 651 Squadron AAC. After an 18 months tour he was posted to Army Aviation Standards and at the age of 53 years was posted to 7 Regiment AAC then based at Netheravon. Now at the age of 55 years, he was given a 2 year extension, again serving with the Army Aviation Standards at Middle Wallop. On the 1st February 2011 Major Cranch AFC resigned his commission after a military career that had spanned 41 years.
Lot 474
RAF Korean War Distinguished Flying Medal Group of Four A rare group awarded to Sergeant James Everley Kitching, who was awarded the Distinguished Flying Medal, for operations in Korea, whilst serving with 88 Squadron operating Short Sunderland Flying Boats. Comprising: Distinguished Flying Medal (EIIR) ‘4037705 Sgt J.E. Kitching RAF’, General Service Medal (GVIR), clasp ‘Malaya’ ‘Sgt RAF’, Queen’s Korea Medal ‘Sgt RAF’, United Nations Korea Medal. The group is mounted as originally worn. GC ... The group is accompanied by an archive of original ephemera, including: Two RAF Aircrew Log Books ... Record of Service Book ... Two snap shot photograph albums, showing service in Hong Kong and the Far East, Sunderland Flying Boats etc ... Quantity of Newspaper cuttings ... Letters of congratulations on the award of the DFM. Sergeant James Everley Kitching was born in 1930 and joined the RAF in 1949, the following year he qualified as an Air Signaller and was posted to 235 OCU operating Short Sunderland Flying Boats, before receiving a posting to 88 Squadron, then operating from Hong Kong. He flew his first operation over Korean waters as part of Blockade Operations on the 2nd March 1951 a flight duration of 9 1/2 hours, during which time one engine had to be feathered. During the year the log records ‘Operation Firedog’, Bombing and strafing this in connection with operations over Malaya, these operations continued into 1952. On the 25th March 1953, whilst flying in Sunderland PP148, the aircraft sank in heavy sea, killing four crew members, the album contains photographs of the wreck, being recovered. In September 1953 he was posted out of 88 Squadron having completed 60 operations. After a period of flying at Number 1 Advance Navigation School RAF Hullavington he was posted to 204 Squadron flying the Avro Shackleton. He remained with the Squadron until October 1956, when his logbook records his last flight on the 24th. On completion of his service he was discharged on the 29th May 1957. DFM London Gazette 19th February, 1954 :‘Sergeant James Everley Kitching 4037705, Royal Air Force, No. 88 Squadron (Total hours flown 2088, hours flown on Korean operations 609, hours flown during lost six months 69). During the two and a half years which Sergeant Kitching has been operating on Sunderland Flying Boats with No. 88 Squadron over Korean waters, he has brought himself to a high standard of efficiency as a signaller and radio operator. His skill has not only been a vital factor in the successful completion of the 60 operations on which he was engaged, but a constant example to the younger members of the squadron. His consistent willingness and efficiency throughout his considerable service have been of greet importance to the squadron in their work for the United Nations. This Non-Commissioned Officer has always shown efficiency and determination of the highest order. As a radar operator he was responsible for the success of many sorties and he has never failed in his duty.’
Lot 489
WW1 British War Medal of the First Sea Lord Admiral of the Fleet Sir Henry Bradwardine Jackson. A good example awarded to ‘Adml Sir H B Jackson’. GC. First Sea Lord Admiral of the Fleet Sir Henry Bradwardine Jackson was born in Barnsley in 1855 joining the Royal Navy in 1868. He had an early interest in radio communication and released how important this could be to the Navy. In 1896 he made the first ship to ship communication and later worked along Marconi and earned himself appointment as a Fellow to the Royal Society in 1901. In 1905 he was appointed Third Sea Lord and by the time of the outbreak of WW1 was serving on the Admiralty War Staff, organising attacks on Germany’s Colonial possessions. In 1915 he was appointed the First Lord of the Admiralty a post he held until November 1916 when he was replaced by Admiral Sir John Jellicoe. He then served the remainder of the War as ADC to King George V. In 1919 he was promoted to Admiral of the Fleet and retired 5 years later and died in 1929.
Lot 339
Small French Casket Radio, 1938 Portable 4-valve receiver, 110 V, medium- and long-wave, front with doors. The radio does not correspond to the VDE regulations. Französisches Kleinradio - Schatulle, 1938 Kleines tragbares 4-Röhren-Gerät für 110V-Betrieb, M- und L-Welle, vorne mit kleinen Türen zu verschließen. Achtung: Entspricht nicht den VDE-Vorschriften! Condition: (3/-) Starting Price €40
Lot 342
2 Early Radio Receivers, 1920s 1) Swedish 2-valve receiver (2 x A 310), with "Telefunken-Marconi" license. - And: 2) Detector receiver "K. Eliassons, Göteborg", with 2 crystals. - Add-on: 2 earphones. Sehr alte Radiogeräte, 1920er Jahre 1) 2-Röhren-Gerät aus Schweden, Fabrikat unbekannt, Röhren: 2 x A 310: Heizfaden o.k. Telefunken-Marconi-Lizens. - Und: 2) Detektorgerät Fa. K. Eliassons, Göteborg, 2 Kristalldetektoren. - Dabei: 2 Kopfhörer. Condition: (3-4/-) Starting Price €80
Lot 343
2 Radio Receivers "Telefunken", c. 1930 1) Model 33 W, 1930, 4 valves, bakelite case. - And: Model 31 W, 1929, 4 valves, tin case, manual in lid. - Both sets need restoration. 2 "Telefunken"-Radios, um 1930 1) "Telefunken 33 W", 1930. 4-Röhren-Gerät mit Bakelitgehäuse. - Und: 2) "Telefunken 31 W", 1929. Blechgehäuse, 4 Röhren. Bedienungsanleitung im Deckel. - Beide Geräte müßten restauriert werden. Condition: (4/-) Starting Price €40
Lot 344
Swedish Detector Radio by "Ericsson", 1920s Type PF 101, wooden case, plunged detector. With original Ericsson earphone. Detectorradio "Ericsson", 1920er Jahre Schöner Detektorempfänger in rundem Holzgehäuse, Typ PF 101. Aufgesteckter Kristalldetektor. - Dabei: Original-Ericsson-Kopfhörer. Condition: (2-/-) Starting Price €60
Lot 345
Radio Receiver "Telefunken" T 40 W, 1930 5-valve receiver (2 valves missing), bakelite case (1 knob renewed), a costly constructed radio. - Add-on: Loudspeaker "Triotron type M 1". Radio "Telefunken T 40 W", 1930 Bakelitgerät mit 5 Röhren. Aufwendige Konstruktion. 2 Röhren müssen ergänzt werden. 1 Knopf nicht original. - Dabei: 1 Lautsprecher "Triotron Typ M 1" aus Österreich. Condition: (3-4/-) Starting Price €60
Lot 346
Swedish Radio Receiver "Wada", 1925 6 valves, battery-powered, costly constructed, heavy wooden case, manual in lid. Radio "Wada", Schweden, 1925 Sehr aufwendiges Gerät mit 6 Röhren für Batteriebetrieb. Sehr dekorative Bauteile, schweres Holzgehäuse, Bedienungsanleitung im Deckel. Condition: (3/-) Starting Price €80
Lot 348
2 Radios and 1 Loudspeaker 1) Radio receiver "Stern & Stern", Sweden, 4 valves, inbuilt loudspeaker. - 2) Loudspeaker "Elion", bakelite case. - And: 3) Radio receiver "Philips" BX 373, 3 wave ranges. 2 Radios und 1 Lautsprecher, um 1930 1) Radio Stern & Stern (Schweden), 4 Röhren, eingebauter Lautsprecher, Netzbetrieb. - 2) Lautsprecher "Elion", Bakelitgehäuse. - Und: 3) "Philips Radio BX 373", 1948, 3 Wellenbereiche, Netzbetrieb. Condition: (3-4/-) Starting Price €60
Lot 350
Radio "Telefunken DKE", 1938 Battery-operated 3-valve receiver, bakelite case in good condition, original cloth, without "Eagle". - A rare "DKE" version! Radiogerät Telefunken DKE, 1938 DKE 38, Batteriebetrieb, 3 Röhren, schönes Bakelitgehäuse, Stoff original, "Adler" an der Front entfernt (H.K), seltene Ausführung des DKE! Condition: (2/-) Starting Price €40
Lot 351
Radio "Philips Type 990 X", 1940 8-valve superhet receiver, all-wave ranges, magic eye, tuning with motor, 10-station memory, costly construction, cloth renewed, case restored. A top class radio! Philips Typ 990 X, 1940 Das aufwendigste Gerät, das Philips in den 30er Jahren gebaut hat. 8 Röhren, Vorstufensuper, alle Wellenbereiche. Magisches Auge, Motorabstimmung, Senderspeicherung für 10 Programme, sehr aufwendige Technik. Gehäuse aufgearbeitet, Stoff ergänzt. Das Spitzengerät an Empfangsleistung. Condition: (3/-) Starting Price €120
Lot 353
Radio "Philips Type 2534" with Loudspeaker, 1930 4-valve 2-circuit receiver, medium- and long-wave, tin case with signs of use. With Philips loudspeaker type 2016. Philips Typ 2534 mit Lautsprecher, 1930 4-Röhren-2-Kreis-Empfänger, M- und L-Wellenempfang, solide Ausführung, Blechgehäuse mit Gebrauchsspuren. Mit Philips Lautsprecher Typ 2016. Bakelitrahmen und schöne Membrane. Condition: (3-/-) Starting Price €80
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