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Auction: 21001 - Orders, Decorations and Medals (conducted behind closed doors)
Lot: 415

(x) A Second World War D.F.M. group of five awarded to Flight Sergeant J. G. Jeans, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, who took part in the sinking of U-643 and gathered valuable footage for British propaganda

Distinguished Flying Medal, G.VI.R, 1st type, (985715. F/Sgt. J. G. Jeans. R.A.F.); 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, good very fine (5)

D.F.M. London Gazette, 18 January 1944. The original citation states:

'This N.C.O. has served with No. 120 Squadron on anti-submarine warfare in the North Atlantic for 18 months. At all times he has displayed a high technical ability and by his cheerful disposition and keenness in the execution of his duties he has set a high example for other Flight Engineers. On 8th October, 1943, he was a member of a crew of an aircraft which attacked and sank an enemy submarine. By the skilful operation of a camera, he obtained an unusually fine pictorial record of the action which proved of considerable propaganda value. The very valuable and devoted service of this N.C.O. on anti-submarine operations is fully deserving of the award of the Distinguished Flying Medal.'

James Gill Jeans enlisted with the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve with the rank of Flight Engineer during the Second World War. Posted to No. 120 Squadron where he flew Liberator aircraft in anti-submarine operations and convoy protection duties. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Medal for his constantly exemplary conduct and his actions during the sinking of U-643 on 8 October 1943. He was promoted to Flight Sergeant on 11 November 1943. By the end of the war Jeans had flown in 27 sorties and logged 553 flying hours. No. 120 Squadron itself gained a total of 14 U-boat 'kills' by itself alone, the highest recorded by Coastal Command; sold together with copied research.

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£2,400

Starting price
£2000