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Lot 212
CHESHIRE LEONARD: (1917-1992) British RAF Pilot of World War II, Victoria Cross winner for his aerial actions during World War II. A poignant war date T.L.S., G L Cheshire, with holograph salutation and subscription, one page, small 4to, R.A.F. Station, Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire,17th February 1944, to Mrs. T[ommy] W. Lloyd. Cheshire writes with sympathy to his correspondent, on the death of her husband, stating, in part, 'Your husband was killed while flying from Ford, in Sussex, back to this Station. He had been down there with the Squadron, as was his usual custom, and having finished his work down there, was on his way back with us. The pilot was a Canadian called Suggitt, an experienced Captain with 64 operations to his credit. I regret to say that they crashed into a hill while flying in cloud. The whole crew died instantly except Suggitt, who although unconscious, remained alive for two days. Your husband had been with this Squadron ever since it first formed, and wherever the Squadron went, he went too. He looked after us not only as an Intelligence Officer, but also as a friend, and I don't think that any loss could mean more to us than his' Cheshire continues 'I know there is little I can say that will help you or ease your burden, but I would at least like to tell you something of the influence that Tommy had on all of us. He was somehow a man to whom you could always turn in trouble, and a man who always did so much to make our life happier and more comfortable. Wherever I may go, I know that I shall meet no-one more tolerant or more unselfish.' A rare letter of fine content. One minor trace of former mounting to the verso, VGThomas Williams Lloyd (1892-1944) British Squadron Leader and Intelligence Officer. Lloyd was commissioned into the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve at the beginning of World War II and served as the Intelligence Officer at Woodhall Spa. This appointment resulted in him acting as Intelligence Officer to Guy Gibson's newly formed 'Squadron X', soon to be renamed as No. 617 'Dambuster' Squadron. Lloyd was a first hand witness to the momentous events of May 1943, not least when he debriefed the returning heroes of the 'Dambusters' raid.William Suggitt (1920-1944) Canadian Squadron Leader of World War II, who served with 617 Squadron from October 1943, flying special bombing missions on difficult enemy targets.On 12th February 1944, Suggitt's crew bombed the Antheor viaduct in southern France. They had used Ford airfield in Sussex as a staging post and successfully landed there in the early hours of the next day. Lloyd was present at the airfield in order to debrief Suggitt and his crew on their return. In his best selling history Paul Brickhill recounts 'the weather worsened and it looked as though they were stranded for a while. [Squadron Leader Bill] Suggitt thought he could make it to Woodhall Spa all right and offered a seat in his aircraft to Lloyd, a gallant and revered World War I veteran. The immaculate Lloyd accepted but insisted on having a shave before take-off. A little later, spruce and monocled, he climbed into “J Jug” with Suggitt, and five minutes later the aircraft flew into a hill and everyone was killed instantly except Bill Suggitt, who lingered for a couple of days before he died.'
Lot 859
A Regency style stained beech library chair, with button leather upholstery, on sabre legs, 82cm H CONDITION REPORT: The seat is 47cm wide and 30cm deep. It is 44cm from the floor. General light rubbing to the leather, the frame with scratches and wear. Questions about comfort are a matter of personal opinion.
Lot 843
A late George III oak settle, with four panelled back above a solid seat, on turned legs, 87cm H x 190cm W x 68cm D (altered) CONDITION REPORT: The back has been reduced in height and the top of the arms altered. The solid seat is not panelled oak but pine. General light age wear, overall fair.
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