A collection of medals relating to RAF Squadron Leader Leonard William Feltham (1921-2009) To include a DFC (Distinguished Flying Cross) awarded in 1945.
A collection of medals and other items from Flight Lieutenant Leonard William Feltham RAF (1921-2009) The main medal group awarded to Flight Lieutenant Leonard William Feltham, No 127 and No 232 Squadron (RCAF) to comprise of a boxed Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) with related letters including one from George VI, a group of medals on bar, comprising of 'The Flying Europe Star, 'The Africa Star, 'The 1939-1945 Star and the War Medal. Also included in this amazing archive is his Royal Canadian Air Force issue pilots flying log, this includes his time spent in North Africa with 232 Squadron in the Western Desert where the Eighth Army was in pursuit of Rommel in the wake of the Battle of El Alamein in 1942, during which he was seriously injured after being shot down by a ME109, he then spent just over a year largely training Halifax & Lancaster pilots about the dangers of night fighters. He returned to frontline duty with No 127 Squadron in September 1944 based at Bernay in Normandy, tasked with ground attack sorties against enemy troop concentrations, tanks and transport. He was in this role until May 1945 with the war in Europe over before being posted to the Far East to deliver Spitfires, He was awarded his DCF whilst serving as squadron leader in charge of flying operations at Palam airport, Delhi, he was finally discharged from the RAF in early 1950. The group also include numerous photographs, RAF uniform (Squadron Leader dress tunic) and related documents. Preserved by descent, this fine collection provides an unusually complete record of the life and service of a decorated RAF officer, combining personal effects, military insignia and documentary material of considerable historical interest. Please note this group also includes a non-related George V military issue MBE and a set of miniature medals whose recipient is currently unknown.Provenance: From a descendant of the late Leonard William Feltham (1921-2009)
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A collection of medals and other items from Flight Lieutenant Leonard William Feltham RAF (1921-2009) The main medal group awarded to Flight Lieutenant Leonard William Feltham, No 127 and No 232 Squadron (RCAF) to comprise of a boxed Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) with related letters including one from George VI, a group of medals on bar, comprising of 'The Flying Europe Star, 'The Africa Star, 'The 1939-1945 Star and the War Medal. Also included in this amazing archive is his Royal Canadian Air Force issue pilots flying log, this includes his time spent in North Africa with 232 Squadron in the Western Desert where the Eighth Army was in pursuit of Rommel in the wake of the Battle of El Alamein in 1942, during which he was seriously injured after being shot down by a ME109, he then spent just over a year largely training Halifax & Lancaster pilots about the dangers of night fighters. He returned to frontline duty with No 127 Squadron in September 1944 based at Bernay in Normandy, tasked with ground attack sorties against enemy troop concentrations, tanks and transport. He was in this role until May 1945 with the war in Europe over before being posted to the Far East to deliver Spitfires, He was awarded his DCF whilst serving as squadron leader in charge of flying operations at Palam airport, Delhi, he was finally discharged from the RAF in early 1950. The group also include numerous photographs, RAF uniform (Squadron Leader dress tunic) and related documents. Preserved by descent, this fine collection provides an unusually complete record of the life and service of a decorated RAF officer, combining personal effects, military insignia and documentary material of considerable historical interest. Please note this group also includes a non-related George V military issue MBE and a set of miniature medals whose recipient is currently unknown.Provenance: From a descendant of the late Leonard William Feltham (1921-2009)
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