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Auction: 23003 - Orders, Decorations and Medals
Lot: 325

(x) A 1945 A.F.M. awarded to Corporal L. H. Pitt, No. 631 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Air Force Medal, G.VI.R. (1265016. Cpl. L. H. Pitt. R.A.F.), minor verdigris, nearly extremely fine

A.F.M. London Gazette 1 January 1945. The original Recommendation states:

'This airman has been employed as a Towed Target Operator since February, 1942 and has worked under long and arduous conditions in all weathers. He is always ready and willing to carry out his flying duties in any weather. He has been involved in three forced landings, one crash landing on the airfield and one crash landing in the sea. These experiences have not damped his enthusiasm and keenness and he has set a magnificent example to Target Towing Operators in his Squadron and the Group. He is an outstanding representative of a hard working and courageous body of airmen.'

Leslie Harold Pitt flew as a Towed Target Operator during the Second World War, these men flew with target banners behind their aircraft to allow fellow airmen to test their skills in the air. The use of live ammunition made it a remarkably dangerous role and one confirmed by the number of times Pitt crash landed.

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Sold for
£2,600

Starting price
£1100