Battle of Britain. Combat report signed by Air Commodore Alan 'Al' Deere dated 28 August 1940, 'I led 54 Squadron to intercept German bombers and escort fighter reported approaching Dover, We made contact over Dover and in the ensuing battle with Me109s the squadron split up. I managed to get on the tail of a Me109 which I chased and shot down just off the coast after a few short bursts. I did not see where it came down.' presented in a frame with other original documents including a letter written by Flying Officer H. Pietrzak of 306 Polish Fighter Squadron, Polish Air Force dated 31 December 1942, three page typed account of the Battle of Britain signed by Air Vice Marshal Harold Bird Wilson, frame size 74 x 75 cm (Quantity: 1) Important Notice: All lots from the Tonbridge Battle of Britain Museum (lots 401-557) will remain in situ in the Museum and will only be available for viewing and collection from there in Tonbridge, Kent. All viewings and collections are strictly by timed appointment - please see front of catalogue or contact the auction office for details. Provenance: Tonbridge Battle of Britain Museum, Malcolm Pettit.
Battle of Britain. Combat report signed by Air Commodore Alan 'Al' Deere dated 28 August 1940, 'I led 54 Squadron to intercept German bombers and escort fighter reported approaching Dover, We made contact over Dover and in the ensuing battle with Me109s the squadron split up. I managed to get on the tail of a Me109 which I chased and shot down just off the coast after a few short bursts. I did not see where it came down.' presented in a frame with other original documents including a letter written by Flying Officer H. Pietrzak of 306 Polish Fighter Squadron, Polish Air Force dated 31 December 1942, three page typed account of the Battle of Britain signed by Air Vice Marshal Harold Bird Wilson, frame size 74 x 75 cm (Quantity: 1) Important Notice: All lots from the Tonbridge Battle of Britain Museum (lots 401-557) will remain in situ in the Museum and will only be available for viewing and collection from there in Tonbridge, Kent. All viewings and collections are strictly by timed appointment - please see front of catalogue or contact the auction office for details. Provenance: Tonbridge Battle of Britain Museum, Malcolm Pettit.
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