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The Outstanding 1945 'Pacific Operations' D.S.O., 1940 'Immediate' Battle of Britain D.F.C. Group of Nine to Hurricane Ace, Squadron Leader J.A.A. 'Johnny' Gibson, Royal Air Force, Accredited With At Least 12 Destroyed, 1 Shared Destroyed, and 11 Damaged. Shot Down Twice During the Battle of France, Twice During the Battle of Britain, and Once By Flak During Operation Varsity, Gibson Went On To Rack Up 26 Claims On Enemy Aircraft During 1940. He Commanded 15 Squadron (R.N.Z.A.F.), And Completed Three Tours Against the Japanese Over the Solomon Islands. After the War He Was Employed As the Personal Pilot For Both Field Marshal Montgomery and Marshal of the Royal Air Force Teddera) Distinguished Service Order, G.VI.R., silver-gilt and enamel, reverse of suspension bar officially dated '1945', with integral top riband bar, minor enamel damage, reverse cypher slightly bentb) Distinguished Flying Cross, G.VI.R., reverse officially dated '1940'c) 1939-1945 Star, with Battle of Britain Bard) Air Crew Europe Star, with France and Germany Bare) Pacific Starf) Defence Medalg) War Medal, M.I.D. Oak Leafh) New Zealand War Service Medali) Rhodesia General Service Medal (7338 Flt Lt J.A.A. Gibson), light contact marks overall, generally very fine, mounted court-style for wear, with the following related items:- The recipient's nine associated miniature awards, the first eight as full size the last a Dunkirk Commemorative medal, mounted for wear- Caterpillar Club Badge, gold with 'ruby' eyes, reverse engraved 'A/F/Lt J. Gibson. D.F.C.'- Two R.A.F. Pilot's Flying Log Books (16.5.1938-8.10.1940 and 13.4.1941-19.4.1955), the logs privately bound together, and annotated 'Second Log Book lost owing to Enemy Action'- Ministry of Civil Aviation Personal Flying Log Book (13.12.1946-31.3.1948)- Africair Pilot's Flying Log Book (19.4.1955-30.4.1964); Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland, Department of Civil Aviation Personal Flying Log Book (5.5.1964-6.6.1977)- A number of African Commercial Pilot's Licences; Certificate of Registration as a Citizen of Rhodesia, dated 29.6.1972; named booklet given to recipient from the Ministry of Internal Affairs as a memento on becoming a Citizen of Rhodesia, dated 29.6.1972- Correspondence from later in life, a large quantity of photographs from various stages of recipient's life, and other ephemera- Corgi Limited Edition, The Aviation Archive - Aces of the Commonwealth, Model of P-40 Kittyhawk IA -NZ3040 Flt. Lt. Johnnie Gibson, 15 Sqn RNZAF, Whenuapai, New Zealand 1942, in original box (lot) D.S.O. London Gazette 16.3.1945 Acting Squadron Leader John Albert Axel Gibson, D.F.C. (40969), R.A.F.O., 15 Sqn'In recognition of gallantry and devotion to duty in the execution of air operations in the South-West Pacific area.'The Recommendation states: 'Since being awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for his achievements as a fighter pilot in the Battle of Britain, this officer has further distinguished himself both in England and more recently in the Pacific, where he has made three tours in the Solomons area.He has destroyed a total of 14 1/2 enemy aircraft, adding to his earlier record one Japanese fighter which was fiercely attacking an Allied formation over Rabaul Harbour.Acting Squadron Leader Gibson, who is a brilliant pilot and a born leader, has to his credit the exceptional total of 669 hours of operational flying, covering 383 missions.On his two latest tours in the Pacific this year, he has commanded a Squadron, and his enthusiasm and fearless leadership have been outstanding. His personal courage, both in aerial combat and in ground strafing and fighter-bomber missions, and his long experience, have been of inestimable value to his Squadron, which has earned the high praise of Allied Commanders.'D.F.C. London Gazette 30.8.1940 Pilot Officer John
Lot 120
Ladies Approx. 24.30 Carat Oval Cut Ruby, .88 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond and 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet. Signed 14K. Diamonds I-J Color, SI1 Clarity. Good Condition or Better. Measures 7-1/2 Inches Long. Approx. Weight: 12.85 Pennyweights. GGL Report to Accompany this Lot. Shipping $32.00
Lot 91
Finely Made Approx. 80.0 Carat Carved Emerald, Carved Sapphire and Cabochon Ruby Tutti Frutti Bracelet set in 18 karat White Gold and accented throughout with approx. 4.0 Carat Pave Set Round Cut Diamonds. Great Color to Emeralds, sapphires and Rubies. Diamonds D-F Color, VS1 Clarity. Signed 18K. Very Good Condition. Measures 7 Inches Long and 1 Inch Wide. Approx. Weight: 49.65 pennyweights. Shipping $36.00
Lot 284
A Victorian ruby and opaque glass vase with a flared neck and bulbous body on a knopped stem and spreading foot, profusely decorated with gilt leaves, with a central panel painted with sprays of garden flowers, 30.5cm high together with an opaque and clear glass scent bottle decorated with gilt highlights, 22.5cm high
Lot 252
A Faberge enamelled egg pendant, the blue enamel egg with a pear shaped ruby and two brilliant cut diamonds set to inlaid gold bow, engraved 'Faberge 378/1000', suspended by yellow metal chain with lobster claw fastening, indistinctly stamped '750', presented within original Faberge box, with Faberge certificate of Authenticity, all within further Faberge box
Lot 252
A Faberge enamelled egg pendant, the blue enamel egg with a pear shaped ruby and two brilliant cut diamonds set to inlaid gold bow, engraved 'Faberge 378/1000', suspended by yellow metal chain with lobster claw fastening, indistinctly stamped '750', presented within original Faberge box, with Faberge certificate of Authenticity, all within further Faberge box
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