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Dealer in British & Commonwealth Orders, Decorations, & Medals Member of the OMRS & OMSA Telephone: (U.K.)
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Sgt. E.A.F. Gibb. R.A.F. (35 Sqn. Based at R.A.F. Linton-on-Ouse) L/G 23-9-1941. “Sgt. Gibb is an
observer of outstanding ability
possessed of a high order of courage. He has been the navigator in
F/Off. Owen’s crew over a long period of
operations and has contributed in a marked way to the successes
achieved. He is strongly recommended for the
recognition of the Distinguished Flying Medal”.
At the time of the recommendation Sgt. Gibb had completed 33 sorties between July 1940 and July 1941, mostly over German targets, and on a daylight formation attack on Kiel on 30-6-1941 was slightly wounded but did not report it to his Captain, and continued his duties until base was safely reached. He was given a commission and lost his life as a Flying Officer, on 22-12-1941, and is buried in Edinburgh (Warriston) War Cemetery. In 1998 the family presented a photo album, compiled by Fg. Off. Gibbs, to the R.A.F. museum, Hendon. Sold with two photographs of recipient in uniform. (NEF) £2950            |
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EF = Extremely Fine, in an almost unworn condition. NEF = Nearly Extremely Fine. GVF = Good Very Fine. VF = Very Fine, slight wear on the high points of the design, surface marks from contact. NVF = Nearly Very Fine. GF = Good Fine. F = Fine, slight wear overall, surface marks and perhaps edge knocks. |
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Military Medals Dealer
Based in the U.K.
"We are always interested in buying British related
medals"
Telephone: (U.K.) 01553 840350
Fax: 01553 841118