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Lot 4057    The J.J.Atkinson Collection    British Groups

Estimate $3,500
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $5,200

GROUP OF FIVE TO FLIGHT SERGEANT JACK NORMAN OLIVER, Royal Air Force Distinguished Flying Medal (GVIR) (547912. F/Sgt. J.N.Oliver. R.A.F.); 1939-45 Star; Air Crew Europe Star; Defence Medal; British War Medal 1939-45. Distinguished Flying Medal named engraved, others unnamed. Very fine.

DFM: London Gazette 7 December 1945. 'In recognition of gallantry and devotion to duty in the execution of air operations whilst serving in 35 Squadron. Flight Sergeant Oliver has now carried out forty-two operational sorties against the enemy as an Air Gunner in heavy bombers. By his conscientious sense of responsibility he has shown himself to be a gunner of very high ability. His keenness to fly on operations and his coolness under fire have gained for him a fine reputation and made him a most valuable member of the squadron.

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