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The uniforms appertaining to Wing Commander G. M. Brisbane, D.S.O., D.F.C., D.F.M., Royal Air F...
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The uniforms appertaining to Wing Commander G. M. Brisbane, D.S.O., D.F.C., D.F.M., Royal Air Force
comprising the recipient's woollen balaklava and scarf, as worn by him on operations in Whitleys at the beginning of war, the latter with name tag 'G. M. Brisbane'; and his R.A.F. uniform, comprising tunic, complete with rank insignia, Observer's brevet, medal ribands and his P.F.F. badge; trousers, shirt and peaked cap, generally good very fine
Guy Maxwell Brisbane served with Royal Air Force during the Second War. In recognition of his superb record as a navigator and bomb-aimer he held temporary command of No. 10 Squadron in 1943-44. It was a highly unusual appointment for one bereft of 'Wings'. A veteran of two tours of duty - amounting to more than 60 sorties and 300 hours of operational flying - Brisbane's gallant record encompassed much flak damage and membership of the Caterpillar Club. It is apt his unusual career was reflected in his exceptional combination of awards, comprising the D.S.O. (London Gazette 22 September 1944, refers), D.F.C. (London Gazette 2 September 1941, refers) and D.F.M. (London Gazette 22 October 1940, refers). Just 14 members of aircrew were likewise honoured in the last war.
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comprising the recipient's woollen balaklava and scarf, as worn by him on operations in Whitleys at the beginning of war, the latter with name tag 'G. M. Brisbane'; and his R.A.F. uniform, comprising tunic, complete with rank insignia, Observer's brevet, medal ribands and his P.F.F. badge; trousers, shirt and peaked cap, generally good very fine
Guy Maxwell Brisbane served with Royal Air Force during the Second War. In recognition of his superb record as a navigator and bomb-aimer he held temporary command of No. 10 Squadron in 1943-44. It was a highly unusual appointment for one bereft of 'Wings'. A veteran of two tours of duty - amounting to more than 60 sorties and 300 hours of operational flying - Brisbane's gallant record encompassed much flak damage and membership of the Caterpillar Club. It is apt his unusual career was reflected in his exceptional combination of awards, comprising the D.S.O. (London Gazette 22 September 1944, refers), D.F.C. (London Gazette 2 September 1941, refers) and D.F.M. (London Gazette 22 October 1940, refers). Just 14 members of aircrew were likewise honoured in the last war.
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The uniforms appertaining to Wing Commander G. M. Brisbane, D.S.O., D.F.C., D.F.M., Royal Air Force
comprising the recipient's woollen balaklava and scarf, as worn by him on operations in Whitleys at the beginning of war, the latter with name tag 'G. M. Brisbane'; and his R.A.F. uniform, comprising tunic, complete with rank insignia, Observer's brevet, medal ribands and his P.F.F. badge; trousers, shirt and peaked cap, generally good very fine
Guy Maxwell Brisbane served with Royal Air Force during the Second War. In recognition of his superb record as a navigator and bomb-aimer he held temporary command of No. 10 Squadron in 1943-44. It was a highly unusual appointment for one bereft of 'Wings'. A veteran of two tours of duty - amounting to more than 60 sorties and 300 hours of operational flying - Brisbane's gallant record encompassed much flak damage and membership of the Caterpillar Club. It is apt his unusual career was reflected in his exceptional combination of awards, comprising the D.S.O. (London Gazette 22 September 1944, refers), D.F.C. (London Gazette 2 September 1941, refers) and D.F.M. (London Gazette 22 October 1940, refers). Just 14 members of aircrew were likewise honoured in the last war.
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comprising the recipient's woollen balaklava and scarf, as worn by him on operations in Whitleys at the beginning of war, the latter with name tag 'G. M. Brisbane'; and his R.A.F. uniform, comprising tunic, complete with rank insignia, Observer's brevet, medal ribands and his P.F.F. badge; trousers, shirt and peaked cap, generally good very fine
Guy Maxwell Brisbane served with Royal Air Force during the Second War. In recognition of his superb record as a navigator and bomb-aimer he held temporary command of No. 10 Squadron in 1943-44. It was a highly unusual appointment for one bereft of 'Wings'. A veteran of two tours of duty - amounting to more than 60 sorties and 300 hours of operational flying - Brisbane's gallant record encompassed much flak damage and membership of the Caterpillar Club. It is apt his unusual career was reflected in his exceptional combination of awards, comprising the D.S.O. (London Gazette 22 September 1944, refers), D.F.C. (London Gazette 2 September 1941, refers) and D.F.M. (London Gazette 22 October 1940, refers). Just 14 members of aircrew were likewise honoured in the last war.
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WC1B 4ET
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Lot 56: The recipient was also Mentioned in Despatches (London Gazette 1 January 1945, refers) and is sold together with her emblem.
Lot 285: Official replacements throughout
Lot 326: The Lot is now accompanied with the recipient’s original Memorial Scroll
Lot 373: Withdrawn. The Lot has been withdrawn from the Sale and has kindly been returned to the recipient by the vendor having been lost in 2015.
Lot 561: This lot is NOT subject to 5% import duty.
Lot 580: Print catalogue erroneously lists this item as lot 579
Lot 595:
Accompanied with an important original archive comprising;
- The recipient’s identity tag worn at Goose Green
- Parachute Regiment No. 2 Dress with General Service riband and belt, the first named
- A poignant painted tile depicting the recipient with his tours of Northern Ireland either side
- Three British Army football trophies
Two Regimental ties
Lot 648: The set comprises a 1st Class Badge and 2nd Class Star
Lot 670: Withdrawn
Lot 754: Sold as viewed
Lot 791: Centre depressed and loose but still present. Revised estimate £70 - £90
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