Battle of Britain Spitfire fighter ace W/C Bob Doe DSO DFC* signed

Battle of Britain Spitfire fighter ace W/C Bob Doe DSO DFC* signed (image 1/1)
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You are looking at a self adhesive bookplate signed by the following top late great Battle of Britain Spitfire fighter ace of WWII: Wing Commander Bob Doe DSO DFC*: Joined the R.A.F. in 1939 and after completion of his training was posted to 234 squadron. During the Battle of Britain he achieved great success. He was one of the very few pilots to successfully fly both Hurricanes and Spitfires and was one of the top scorers of the Battle with 14 and two shared victories. He was awarded the DFC in October and a BAR in November. He joined 66 squadron as a Flight Commander then moving to 130 squadron in August 1943 saw him in 613 squadron flying Mustangs. October 1943 he was posted out to the Far-East, forming 10 squadron, Indian Air Force, which he led on the Burma front. Awarded the DSO in 1945. He stayed on in the R.A.F. after the war, retirement in 1966 was followed by opening a Garage business which proved successful. He passed away on 21st February 2010. The bookplate would look great in a copy of Bob Doe's book 'Fighter Pilot' The item is in very good condition .This autograph is a must for anyone interested in WWII aviation . Please note I recommend signed for delivery, if you choose standard delivery I cannot offer any recompense for items lost in the post sorry.
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