WW2 Distinguished Flying Cross (1945), 1939-1945, France and...

Hammer

£2,800

WW2 Distinguished Flying Cross (1945), 1939-1945, France and Germany Stars, Defence Medal, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal (Maple Leaf and Bomber Command clasps) and BWM attributed to Flt Lieut Thomas Fullerton Ford R.C.A.F. good very fine and better, DFC on its own, rest swing mounted as worn.
His DFC was announced in the London Gazette dated 12th June 1945 "This officer has completed numerous bombing missions against enemy targets. He quickly displayed the qualities of a highly skilled pilot and his determination to make every sortie a success has been worthy of high praise. On one occasion in March 1945, en route to Dortmund, the linkage of the throttle of the starboard inner engine broke. The engine could not be used and the propeller had to be feathered. In spite of this, Flying Officer Ford continued to the target which he reached after the main bombing force had concluded its attack. Although much anti-aircraft fire was directed at his aircraft, Flying Officer Ford pressed home a good attack. He afterwards flew back to base and landed safely. This officer set a splendid example of devotion to duty."
With pilot's log book, he started flight training 13/7/43, finished service flying training 28/1/44, posted to 420 "Snowy Owl" Sqn 21/1/45, first Op to Stuttgart 28/1/45, completed 25 Ops with the last 22/4/45. His entries including civilian flying are listed later in the log book with the last entry in 1993. The Op listed in the citation was a daylight raid on 12th March. His obituary extract from the Calgary Herald states that on return to their airfield he got the crew to parachute out before he landed in case they crashed. The log book also has various photos, DFC transmission letter, citation, newspaper cuttings etc selotaped through the book.
Also with RCAF wings (4), 420 Sqn badge, private pilot's licence, various official and unofficial documents, bag containing RCAF buttons, buckle, 1953 Coronation Medal etc. He died in Mallorca on 21st May 2021 aged 97. Sold on behalf of the family, never before on the market. (See photo) (½B)