Lot 230
Miniature DFC Group to 75(NZ) Squadron
At Sea, On Land & In The Air | M24003
Auction: 24 September 2024 at 18:30 BST
Description
A Miniature DFC, Air Crew Europe Group of 5 attributed to Squadron Leader Richard Melville Curtiss RAF, who flew Wellingtons with 75(NZ) Squadron. His DFC was Gazetted on the 11th of February 1941 comprising, Distinguished Flying Cross, 1939-45 Star, Air Crew Europe Star, 1939-45 Defence Medal and 1939-45War Medal, contemporarily mounted for wear, very fine (5)
DFC The London Gazette 11th February 1941
Curtis. Richard Melville. FO. (42200). RAF. 75(NZ) Sqn.
“The Crew of “V” Victor for many nights during 1940 operations, amongst others to Hamm, Osnabruck, Bottrop, Leipzig, Thurlingen Forest, Ostend, Emden, Soest, Enrang and an aborted trip to Berlin were:
Captain and 1st Pilot – Pilot Officer R.M. Curtis R.A.F.
2nd Pilot – Pilot Officer R.M. Sanderson
Wireless Operator Sgt Ritchie
Navigator Sgt McMaster
Front Gunner Sgt Beckett
Rear Gunner Sgt Goodhue”
Sold with typed written notes and various photographs
