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Air Vice-Marshall H. Bird-Wilson. CBE.DSO.DFC.AFC. (BAR) No Photo Available

Air Vice-Marshall H. Bird-Wilson. CBE.DSO.DFC.AFC. (BAR) Birdy-Wilson joined the R.A.F. in 1937 and fought with 17 squadron during the Battle of France. Active throughout the Battle of Britain, awarded the DFC in the September of 1940, the same date he was shot down by Major Adolph Galland of JG26, bailing out with severe burns. He took command of 152 squadron in April 1942 and promoted Wing Commander 1943 he led 121 wing then 122 wing. Rested in January 1944 he went to the US command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth. Throughout the rest of 1944 he flew Mustangs, being awarded the D.S.O. in January 1945. He added the Czech Medal of Merit, 1st Class and the Dutch DFC. He stayed in the R.A.F. after the war until his retirement in 1974. By 1987 he had flown no less than 213 different types, including an Airship, the James Bond Autogiro and during 1978 the F-15 Eagle Fighter. He died on 27th December 2000. Distinguished Service Order Distinguished Flying Cross

Air Vice-Marshall H. Bird-Wilson. CBE.DSO.DFC.AFC. (BAR) - Signed Aviation Art Prints, Paintings and Drawings

A Call to Arms by David Pentland. (P) One edition. The edition features 11 additional signature(s). £720.00

Enemy Approaching by David Pentland. (P) One edition. The edition features 11 additional signature(s). £720.00

Tangmere Hurricanes by Nicolas Trudgian. 3 of 4 editions available. All 4 editions feature up to 9 additional signatures. £280.00 - £370.00

Fighting Lady by Graeme Lothian. 2 editions. Both editions feature up to 12 additional signatures. £145.00 - £480.00

Those Valiant Few by Robert Taylor. All 3 editions sold out. All editions feature up to 60 additional signatures.

Height and Sun by Robert Taylor. One of 3 editions available. All 3 editions feature up to 40 additional signatures. £125.00

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