AC10 Anniv D - Day Signed Johnnie Johnson and R Curtis, Ayerst In D - Day Action. 06 Jun 84 Caen Special Postmark ...

AC10 Anniv D - Day Signed Johnnie Johnson and R Curtis, Ayerst In D - Day Action. 06 Jun 84 Caen Special Postmark 06 Jun 84 Caen Special Postmark on French 2. 00 Resistance Stamp. 40th Anniversary D Day. Flown Hercules and Parachuted by Red Devils. Personally Signed Air Vice Marshal Johnnie Johnson was top scoring fighter Ace of the War 38 Victories involved in D Day, Lt Cdr Curtis in command of Convoy S9 consisting of 24 LCL(s) with orders to convey 1st Cdo Bde under Brigadier the Lord Lovat from Warsash to Queen White beach in Area Sword to the West of Quistreham. No 4 Commando had orders to silence gun batteries and strong points in Quistreham while the remainder of the brigade struck rapidly inland to reach Pegasus bridge and join up with the 6th Airborne Division to help secure the eastern flank. If this flank was not secured the Germans could have occupied the low heights overlooking the Orne and their artillery would have threatened 3rd British Divisions slender hold on Sword beach. Thus the assignment given to Lt Cdr Curtis was both important and demanding. Lord Lovat. was unable to sign this cover but kindly gave permission for the use of his facsimile signature. who achieved confirmed victories in the Battle of Britain and not eligible for the Battle of Britain Clasp Lord Lovat. was unable to sign this cover but kindly gave permission for the use of his facsimile signature also Signed by Peter Ayerst who achieved confirmed victories in the Battle of Britain and not eligible for the Battle of Britain Clasp In August 1939, posted to 73 Sqn Hurricanes. He was sent to France with the squadron and scored his first victory in April 1940. After a spell instructing, he had postings with both 145 and 243 Squadrons. In July 1942 he went to North Africa with 33 Squadron, promoted to flight commander with 238 Squadron, After a period in South Africa, he returned to the UK, joining 124 Squadron flying Spitfires in defence of the invasion ports, where he scored his final victory; then flew Spitfire MkIXs on bomber escorts to Germany. He later became a Spitfire test pilot at Castle Bromwich WW11 Ace 5 Victories. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99