Description: Royal Air Force Commemorative CoverThe 50th Anniversary of THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN 1940 ~ 1990Limited Edition Special Signed CoverCover in good condition - see pictures for full detailsContains the original information cardCover was flown in Battle of Britain Flypast over Buckingham Palace Has good appropriate postage stamps - postmarked/cancel Biggin Hill Cover Signed By:-Wing Commander Roderick Alastair Brook Learoyd VC He was the first RAF Bomber Command pilot to be awarded the Victoria Cross. Learoyd was a pilot with No.49 Squadron based at Scampton in 1940 when he was to bomb the Dortmund-Ems canal which carried barges to the Ruhr. This was a low level attack, the charges caused much damage & with the high amount of flak and the strong blinding searchlights it was a difficult operation. Two Hampdens did not return & for his part in the action Learoyd was awarded the Victoria Cross Victoria Cross Citation This officer, as first pilot of a Hampden aircraft, has repeatedly shown the highest conception of his duty and complete indifference to personal danger in making attacks at the lowest altitudes regardless of opposition. On the night of 12th August, 1940, he was detailed to attack a special objective on the Dortmund Ems Canal. He had attacked this objective on a previous occasion and was well aware of the risks entailed. To achieve success it was necessary to approach from a direction well known to the enemy, through a lane of especially disposed anti-aircraft defences, and in the face of the most intense point-blank fire from guns of all calibres. The reception of the preceding aircraft might well have deterred the stoutest heart, all being hit and two lost. Flight Lieutenant Learoyd nevertheless made his attack at 150 feet, his aircraft being repeatedly hit and large pieces of the main plane torn away. He was almost blinded by the glare of many searchlights at close range, but pressed home this attack with the greatest resolution and skill. He subsequently brought his wrecked aircraft home and, as the landing flaps were inoperative and the undercarriage indicators out of action, waited for dawn in the vicinity of his aerodrome before landing, which he accomplished without causing injury to his crew or further damage to the aircraft. The high courage, skill and determination, which this officer has invariably displayed on many occasions in the face of the enemy sets an example which is unsurpassed.~~~~~~~~~~ We will always combine items for postage with pleasure, to ensure a fair and sensible price. WE POST WORLDWIDE - AND ALWAYS ENSURE GOOD PACKAGING FOR SAFE SHIPPING
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Denomination: 1st
Year of Issue: 1991-2000
Era: Elizabeth II (1952-Now)
Currency: Decimal
Grade: VG/F (Very Good/Fine)
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Topic: Military, War
Cancellation Type: Handstamped
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