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23 March 2022

Hammer Price:
£1,500

A Second War A.F.M. group of three awarded to Corporal H. G. Packwood, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, for services at the Central Gunnery School, 1941-43

Air Force Medal, G.VI.R. (1290958. Cpl. H. G. Packwood. R.A.F.); Defence and War Medals 1939-45, mounted for wear, good very fine (3) £1,000-£1,400

A.F.M. London Gazette 1 January 1946,.
The original Recommendation states: ‘Corporal Packwood has served as a towed target operator at this school since November, 1941. In November, 1943, he was appointed N.C.O. in charge of the Towed Target Section and by his tireless efforts and personal example has done much towards ensuring a high standard of serviceability of the equipment used in the section. This airman has always insisted that he personally carries out trials of every new target release equipment before permitting its general use on the unit. His good work has materially contributed towards the efficient air training of gunnery leaders and pilot attack instructors.’