Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Second World War Air Gunner’s D.F.M. group of four awarded to Flight Sergeant R. V. Pooley, No. 50 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Distinguished Flying Medal, G.VI.R. (1267844 F/Sgt. R. V. Pooley, R.A.F.); 1939-45 Star; Air Crew Europe Star; War Medal, these last three unnamed as issued, edge bruise, otherwise good very fine (4) £1600-1800

D.F.M. London Gazette 11 February 1944.

‘In many sorties with the enemy he has shown a fine fighting spirit, determination and courage. During these sorties he has, on seven occasions, opened fire of enemy aircraft, and in August, 1943, when attacking Berlin, he opened fire on a J.U.88 which closed in on his aircraft. The enemy aircraft was subsequently seen falling in flames. His vigilance has prevented many surprise attacks on his aircraft, while his determination to engage the enemy on every occasion has set a magnificent example to the other gunners of his squadron.’

Sold with record of 24 sorties flown against targets over Germany between 2 August 1943 and 16 February 1944.