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WW2 RAF Uniform Named To DFM Recipient

WW2 RAF Uniform Named to DFM Recipient

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Reference Number: Avaluer:261560 Modified Item: No
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Original Description:
ForSale 1 original unaltered WW2 Royal New Zealand Air force Pilotsuniform. This uniform belonged to Distinguished Flying Medal, recipient 'Arnold Divers' who was an Air Sea Rescue pilot, his exploitsare highlighted in several publications including, 'Shot Down in the Drink', byAir Commodore Graeme Pitchfork and 'The RAF Air Sea Rescue Service' by NormanFranks. Arnold Flew'Walrus Aircraft' in the Italian Balkans and African Campaigns and was responsible forsaving&nb...sp;numerous downed British and allied air man. He was famous for assisting a downed Mitchell B25bomber crew, with heavy seas and unable to take off he managed to keep theWalrus and crew safe overnight and intact until day break before they were picked up byan American launch (there is a picture of him and the surviving crew attached)he was also responsible for saving downed Canadian Spitfire pilot 'JWMunro' under fire, from onshore enemy batteries Divers plane was hit and couldnt take off, and all were rescued by a launch and were very lucky tosurvive.I have hisother uniform and maps in my collection and I am pleased to be able to offer thisuniform for sale and the provenance that goes with this very brave pilot.Please Note:If Shipping costs work out to be cheaper, I will reimburse the difference.Prefer tosend via tracked postal service. Thanks for looking !

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