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Auction: 23003 - Orders, Decorations and Medals
Lot: 343

The mounted 1944 Bomber Command D.F.C., 'Operation Jiu-Jitsu' A.F.C. & Bar group of eight miniature dress medals worn by Wing Commander R. S. Sanders, Royal Air Force

Having cut his teeth on a full 34-Op tour over, which saw him fly on at least four Ops to 'The Big City', Berlin and share in 'Big Week': his finest hours would come during the Top-Secret flights over Russia during the Cold War when in collaboration with the United States

Sanders earned his immediate A.F.C. for their first flight deep into enemy territory in April 1952 and thence the Second Award Bar for good measure on the second foray in April 1954; the Missions were sanctioned and closely monitored by Winston Churchill himself

Distinguished Flying Cross, G.VI.R.; Air Force Cross, G.VI.R., with Second Award Bar; 1939-45 Star; Air Crew Europe Star; Burma Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; General Service 1918-62, no clasp, mounted as worn, good very fine (8)

For his full-size awards and a biographical note, please see Lot 308.

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Estimate
£160 to £200

Starting price
£130