Distinguished Flying Medal, DFM to Neil Malcolm Cockaday
Distinguished Flying Medal, DFM, 1803606. ACT.F/SGT. N.M. COCKADAY. R.A.F., with Second World War trio comprising; 1939-45 War Medal, The 1939-1945 Star and The Air Crew Europe Star with France and Germany clasp, with miniatures and Pathfinder badge. Collection including Buckingham Palace Investiture letter dated 23rd November 1945, reprint from Enfield Gazette & Observer dated 24th November 1944 regarding DFM, related ephemera and photographs, 2nd Edition Pilot's Note General, Pilot's and Flight Engineer's Nots Lancaster, Royal Air Force Navigator's, Air Bomber's and Air Gunner's Flying Log Book with entries for various mission remarks including; 'Operations - Brunswick', Operations - Berlin - Attacked by M.E.110 over target', Operations - Paris - Noisy-le-sec, Operations - Douai His personal pocket diary of 1944 with various entries including; 6th June - 'D Day Operations. Mont-Fleury-Target- mediem coastal battery in Normandy, 23rd July - 'Operations Kiel - Following the recent bomb plot against Hitler some 'Bright Spark' thought it would be an idea to stir trouble in the German Navy with the air of a few bombs. That being where the rot started in 1918'. 11th August - 'Operations Etaples. M.B. attack directed against rail bridge over which hun tanks were moving up to front. Bang on bombing. Bridge wrecked. Time of attack 18:00 hrs'. 9th December - 'Home at 1 o'clock. Rocket dropped in Abbey Road this morning. 8 killed.Distinguished Flying Medal, DFM, 1803606. ACT.F/SGT. N.M. COCKADAY. R.A.F., with Second World War trio comprising; 1939-45 War Medal, The 1939-1945 Star and The Air Crew Europe Star with France and Germany clasp, with miniatures and Pathfinder badge. Collection including Buckingham Palace Investiture letter dated 23rd November 1945, reprint from Enfield Gazette & Observer dated 24th November 1944 regarding DFM, related ephemera and photographs, 2nd Edition Pilot's Note General, Pilot's and Flight Engineer's Nots Lancaster, Royal Air Force Navigator's, Air Bomber's and Air Gunner's Flying Log Book with entries for various mission remarks including; 'Operations - Brunswick', Operations - Berlin - Attacked by M.E.110 over target', Operations - Paris - Noisy-le-sec, Operations - Douai His personal pocket diary of 1944 with various entries including; 6th June - 'D Day Operations. Mont-Fleury-Target- mediem coastal battery in Normandy, 23rd July - 'Operations Kiel - Following the recent bomb plot against Hitler some 'Bright Spark' thought it would be an idea to stir trouble in the German Navy with the air of a few bombs. That being where the rot started in 1918'. 11th August - 'Operations Etaples. M.B. attack directed against rail bridge over which hun tanks were moving up to front. Bang on bombing. Bridge wrecked. Time of attack 18:00 hrs'. 9th December - 'Home at 1 o'clock. Rocket dropped in Abbey Road this morning. 8 killed.
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Distinguished Flying Medal, DFM, 1803606. ACT.F/SGT. N.M. COCKADAY. R.A.F., with Second World War trio comprising; 1939-45 War Medal, The 1939-1945 Star and The Air Crew Europe Star with France and Germany clasp, with miniatures and Pathfinder badge. Collection including Buckingham Palace Investiture letter dated 23rd November 1945, reprint from Enfield Gazette & Observer dated 24th November 1944 regarding DFM, related ephemera and photographs, 2nd Edition Pilot's Note General, Pilot's and Flight Engineer's Nots Lancaster, Royal Air Force Navigator's, Air Bomber's and Air Gunner's Flying Log Book with entries for various mission remarks including; 'Operations - Brunswick', Operations - Berlin - Attacked by M.E.110 over target', Operations - Paris - Noisy-le-sec, Operations - Douai His personal pocket diary of 1944 with various entries including; 6th June - 'D Day Operations. Mont-Fleury-Target- mediem coastal battery in Normandy, 23rd July - 'Operations Kiel - Following the recent bomb plot against Hitler some 'Bright Spark' thought it would be an idea to stir trouble in the German Navy with the air of a few bombs. That being where the rot started in 1918'. 11th August - 'Operations Etaples. M.B. attack directed against rail bridge over which hun tanks were moving up to front. Bang on bombing. Bridge wrecked. Time of attack 18:00 hrs'. 9th December - 'Home at 1 o'clock. Rocket dropped in Abbey Road this morning. 8 killed.Distinguished Flying Medal, DFM, 1803606. ACT.F/SGT. N.M. COCKADAY. R.A.F., with Second World War trio comprising; 1939-45 War Medal, The 1939-1945 Star and The Air Crew Europe Star with France and Germany clasp, with miniatures and Pathfinder badge. Collection including Buckingham Palace Investiture letter dated 23rd November 1945, reprint from Enfield Gazette & Observer dated 24th November 1944 regarding DFM, related ephemera and photographs, 2nd Edition Pilot's Note General, Pilot's and Flight Engineer's Nots Lancaster, Royal Air Force Navigator's, Air Bomber's and Air Gunner's Flying Log Book with entries for various mission remarks including; 'Operations - Brunswick', Operations - Berlin - Attacked by M.E.110 over target', Operations - Paris - Noisy-le-sec, Operations - Douai His personal pocket diary of 1944 with various entries including; 6th June - 'D Day Operations. Mont-Fleury-Target- mediem coastal battery in Normandy, 23rd July - 'Operations Kiel - Following the recent bomb plot against Hitler some 'Bright Spark' thought it would be an idea to stir trouble in the German Navy with the air of a few bombs. That being where the rot started in 1918'. 11th August - 'Operations Etaples. M.B. attack directed against rail bridge over which hun tanks were moving up to front. Bang on bombing. Bridge wrecked. Time of attack 18:00 hrs'. 9th December - 'Home at 1 o'clock. Rocket dropped in Abbey Road this morning. 8 killed.
Lots in this sale do NOT currently carry a condition report. Please view the additional images, and contact the Saleroom by email info@clevedonsalerooms.com if you require further information regarding the condition. All lots are available to be viewed on the Wednesday prior to the sale without an appointment between 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Inspection of items in or behind our cabinets will be on a first-come, first-served basis. We thank you in advance for your patience and understanding. Please read the following regarding condition of items: As this is a sale of second-hand and antique items, bidders should expect items to exhibit general wear and tear commensurate with age and use unless otherwise stated. Please carefully examine the images as they form part of the overall condition. Clevedon Salerooms are happy to provide further detailed information on request, if received by email or telephone at least 24 hours prior to the sale. The mention or illustration of a specific flaw or fault does not automatically mean that no other faults exist. Further condition reports are provided upon request as a goodwill gesture, and are a general assessment, not a forensic survey. Category-specific condition information can be found in our Standard Terms and Conditions. The placing of a bid by you is taken by us as an indication that you have read, understood and agreed to the above.
