Description: Royal Air Force Commemorative CoverEscape From LibyaWorld War TwoRoyal Air Forces Escaping Society Limited Edition Signed CoverCover in good condition - see pictures for full detailsContains the original information card as shown Cover Signed By:-Air Marshal Sir Rochford Hughes KCB CBE AFCDuring the War he was a Sunderland flying boat pilot who was forced to land at sea on the 21 December 1941 on the coast of North Africa after being severely damaged by two Bf 110's. After nursing the damaged aircraft towards the shore, they were met by Italian troops on the shore and taken prisoner - by slowing the progress of the party the Italians released the British airmen, who then tried to make it back to the Allied lines, only to stumble across another group of Italian troops. After stealing their weapons the airmen captured 156 Italians and proceeded to the British lines Air Marshal Sir Rochford Hughes (then Flt Lt) was awarded the OBE for Gallantry. Air Marshal Sir Sidney Weetman Rochford Hughes KCB, CBE, AFC (25 October 1914 – 17 September 1996) was a British Royal Air Force officer who became Air Officer Commanding Far East Air Force. Educated at Waitaki Boys' High School, Hughes was part of the editorial team at the New Zealand Herald from 1933. He joined the Royal New Zealand Air Force in 1937 but was transferred to the Royal Air Force in 1938.He served in World War II mainly in the Middle East and North Africa; after being shot down, he was taken prisoner in 1941 by a group of Italian soldiers near Benghazi, although he later turned the tables and took 130 Italians prisoner himself. He became Officer Commanding No. 511 Squadron in September 1945. After the war, he served as Officer Commanding the Royal Aircraft Establishment at Farnborough before becoming Station Commander at RAF Jever in 1955.He went on to be Air Officer Commanding No. 19 (Reconnaissance) Group in 1962 and Deputy Controller of Aircraft (RAF) at the Ministry of Aviation in 1964 before becoming Air Officer Commanding Far East Air Force in 1966 and retiring in 1969. ~~~~ We will always combine items for postage with pleasure, to ensure a fair and sensible price.WE POST WORLDWIDE - AND ALWAYS ENSURE GOOD PACKAGING FOR SAFE SHIPPING
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Year of Issue: 1981-1990
Era: Elizabeth II (1952-Now)
Currency: Decimal
Grade: G (Good)
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Topic: WWII
Cancellation Type: Handstamped
Certification: Ceres
Modified Item: No
Colour: Olive
