Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Six: Squadron Leader B. Benson-Brown, Royal Air Force, who commanded 2757 Squadron R.A.F. Regiment (armoured cars) in France and Germany 1944-45, before Commanding 2742 Squadron in Palestine from 1945-6

1939-45 Star; France and Germany Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Palestine 1945-48 (Act. Sqn. Ldr. B. Benson-Brown R.A.F.); Efficiency Medal, G.VI.R., 1st issue, Territorial (F/Lt. B. Benson-Brown R.A.F.) good very fine, the last scarce to unit (6) £400-£500

Beavis Benson-Brown was commissioned Second Lieutenant in the 5th Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment (Territorial Army) on 25 July 1928. After some time with the Royal Engineers (Territorial), by 1939 he had been appointed back to the Lincolns with the rank of Lieutenant. However in 1942 he was granted an emergency commission as Flight Lieutenant in the Royal Air Force Regiment, and served in 2757 Squadron Royal Air Force Regiment from 1942 to 1945, commanding the Squadron for much of this time. Operating in a field role as part of 84 Group, 2nd Tactical Air Force, the Squadron converted to an Armoured Squadron in July 1944. Serving in north-west Europe, the Squadron’s main duties were in reconnaissance, intelligence gathering, and at times reverting to their infantry role.

Benson-Brown was appointed Commanding Officer of 2742 Squadron (Armoured Cars) in September 1945, and served with them in Palestine, where they took part in security and anti-terrorist operations. Promoted Flying Officer on 5 September 1946, he was awarded the Efficiency Medal in September 1947. He relinquished his Commission as Squadron Leader on 5 September 1954.

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