Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Second War 1944 flying instructor’s A.F.M. awarded to Flight Sergeant S. F. Cooke, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve

Air Force Medal, G.VI.R. (1393384. F/Sgt. S. F. Cooke. R.A.F.) in named card box of issue, and mounted on investiture pin, nearly extremely fine £1,000-£1,400

A.F.M. London Gazette 1 September 1944.
The original Recommendation states: ‘This airman, a flying instructor, has always displayed a high standard of skill and his work has achieved outstandingly good results. He has set a fine example of devotion to duty.’

Sydney Frank Cooke served as a flying instructor at 14 Elementary Flying Training School, and at the time of his recommendation had flown 560 instructional hours.