Description: Buyautographs Other IN PERSON SIGNINGS Signed First Day Covers Mount Everest signed WW2 and Military Sport signed Football signed Movie Star signed photos Signed Books Animation signed TITANIC survivors APOLLO & NASA SPACE Politics & Historical Concorde Autographs James Bond Charity Auctions RAF Vulcan Bomber WW2 617 Squadron CO Leonard Cheshire VC signed RAF Colerne cover RAF Colerne cover, signed by legendary 617 Squadron pilot/commanding officer Leonard Cheshire VC who was awarded the Victoria Cross Group Captain Geoffrey Leonard Cheshire, Baron Cheshire VC, OM, DSO & Two Bars, DFC (7 September 1917 – 31 July 1992) was a highly decorated British RAF pilot during the Second World War. Among the honours Cheshire received as a pilot is the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. He was the youngest Group Captain in the RAF and one of the most highly decorated pilots of the War but after serving as the British observer on the Nagasaki nuclear attack he resigned from the Air Force Cheshire was nearing the end of his fourth tour of duty in July 1944, having completed a total of 102 missions, when he was awarded the Victoria Cross. His citation remarked on the entirety of his operation career, noting: In four years of fighting against the bitterest opposition he maintained a standard of outstanding personal achievement, his successful operations being the result of careful planning, brilliant execution and supreme contempt for danger – for example, on one occasion he flew his Mustang in slow 'figures of eight' above a target obscured by low cloud, to act as a bomb-aiming mark for his squadron. Cheshire displayed the courage and determination of an exceptional leader. It also gave special mention to a raid against Munich on 24/25 April 1944, in which he had marked a target while flying a Mosquito at low level against "withering fire". When Cheshire went to Buckingham Palace to receive his VC from King George VI, he was accompanied by Norman Jackson who was also due to receive his award on that day. Cheshire insisted that despite the difference in rank (Group Captain and Warrant Officer), they should approach the King together. Jackson remembers that Cheshire said to the King, "This chap stuck his neck out more than I did – he should get his VC first!" The King had to keep to protocol, but Jackson commented he would "never forget what Cheshire said. Paypal payment preferred, thank you Visit our store!© Buyautographs Payment We accept Paypal or UK Cheques & Postal Orders. We cannot accept cheques or money orders from overseas. Shipping In line with eBay policy, we are now required to use a tracking service for items over £20 in value. We are very happy to combine postage for multiple purchases. Return Policy Returns are accepted providing the item arrives back with us in the same condition as it was sent. We refund the purchase price only and not any postage costs. About Us We are UACC Registered Dealer RD209. We continue to hold a large number of 'Private Signings' with Concorde Pilots, WWII Veterans, Celebrities and so on, in order to guarantee authenticity. Terms We try to get to the post office 3 times a week so the chances are that your item will be sent within 24hrs of you making your purchase (Weekends not included). If you require a postage service not offered, please get in touch. _gsrx_vers_836 (GS 7.0.14 (836))
Price: 60 GBP
Location: Ashford, Kent
End Time: 2025-01-26T02:13:21.000Z
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