Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Second War 1940 ‘Bomber Command’ D.F.M. group of five awarded to Sergeant R. F. H. Jones, Royal Air Force, Wireless Operator and Air Gunner in No. 40 Squadron

Distinguished Flying Medal, G.VI.R. (552118. Sgt. R. F. H. Jones. R.A.F.); 1939-45 Star; Air Crew Europe Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, these last four unnamed as issued, the first with repaired and re-affixed suspension, otherwise good very fine (5) £1,200-£1,500

D.F.M. London Gazette 30 July 1940. The recommendation by Air Commodore J. M. Robb states:

‘Sergeant Jones has carried out 19 operational flights since 10th May, 1940. Although he has not had the opportunity to carry out any outstanding feat, his general work against the enemy has been of an exceptionally high standard. Towards the end of May, 1940, as a result of casualties, he was of necessity sent on missions on four successive days. Sergeant Jones, by his fine spirit and indomitable courage, set an excellent example to the new crews who were posted in to replace these casualties and he was, in my opinion, very largely responsible for maintaining the esprit de corps of the squadron. I recommend the award of the Distinguished Flying Medal.’

Sold with full research including copied extracts from 207 Squadron O.R.B.