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Auction: 18001 - Orders, Decorations and Medals
Lot: 50

The uniforms appertaining to Wing Commander G. M. Brisbane, D.S.O., D.F.C., D.F.M., Royal Air Force

comprising the recipient's woollen balaklava and scarf, as worn by him on operations in Whitleys at the beginning of war, the latter with name tag 'G. M. Brisbane'; and his R.A.F. uniform, comprising tunic, complete with rank insignia, Observer's brevet, medal ribands and his P.F.F. badge; trousers, shirt and peaked cap, generally good very fine

Guy Maxwell Brisbane served with Royal Air Force during the Second War. In recognition of his superb record as a navigator and bomb-aimer he held temporary command of No. 10 Squadron in 1943-44. It was a highly unusual appointment for one bereft of 'Wings'. A veteran of two tours of duty - amounting to more than 60 sorties and 300 hours of operational flying - Brisbane's gallant record encompassed much flak damage and membership of the Caterpillar Club. It is apt his unusual career was reflected in his exceptional combination of awards, comprising the D.S.O. (London Gazette 22 September 1944, refers), D.F.C. (London Gazette 2 September 1941, refers) and D.F.M. (London Gazette 22 October 1940, refers). Just 14 members of aircrew were likewise honoured in the last war.

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