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Squadron Leader Bruce D Watson DFC No Photo Available

Squadron Leader Bruce D Watson DFC Joined the RAAF in December 1940. After initial training in Australia, gained his wings and graduated as a Pilot Officer in Canada. He sailed to the UK in 1941, then posted to 32 Sqn equipped with Hurricanes at Manston, gaining 2.5 victories. He then returned to Australia and joined 75 Sqn in June 1942. Flying Kittyhawks, Bruce took part in the Battle of Milne Bay as A Flight Commander and on 27th August 1942 he and Flg Off Peter Jones attacked 3 Val Dive Bombers over the Bay. They were credited with sharing 1 destroyed, 1 probable and 1 damaged. After serving at Milne Bay, he was posted to 2 OTU as an instructor. When Clive Caldwell formed 80 Fighter Wing RAAF in April 1944, he selected Watson to lead 457 Sqn. Bruce led the squadron from Darwin to, and operated from Morotai. Watsons Spitfire marked ZP-W was the first to wear the famed Grey Nurse scheme which the entire squadron adopted. Distinguished Flying Cross

Squadron Leader Bruce D Watson DFC - Signed Aviation Art Prints, Paintings and Drawings

Milne Bay - The Turning Point by Robert Taylor. 3 of 4 editions available. All 4 editions feature up to 9 additional signatures. £165.00 - £295.00

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