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Second Lieutenant Strange bombing the railway junction at Courtral.
For his gallantry and ability on reconnaissance and other duties on numerous occasions, but especially on the occasion when he dropped three bombs from a height of only two hundred feet on the railway junction at Courtrai, whilst being assailed by heavy rifle fire, Second Lieutenant (temporary Captain) L. A. Strange, of the Dorsetshire Regiment and Royal Flying Corps, was awarded the M.C.
First World War antique black and white book plate published c.1916-18 of glorious acts of heroism during the Great War. This plate may also have text on the reverse side which does not affect the framed side. Title and text describing the event beneath image as shown. Paper size 10.5 inches x 8.5 inches (27cm x 22cm). Price £13.00
ITEM CODE DTE0523
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Second Lieutenant Henderson Flying down into the British lines after his left leg had been severed by a shell.
While making a photographic reconnaissance over the enemys lines, the aeroplane in which Second Lieutenant (temporary Lieutenant) Malcolm Henderson, of the 4th (Ross Highland) Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders (Rosshire Buffs, the Duke of Albanys) Territorial Force, and Royal Flying Corps, was flying, was struck by a shell from a German anti aircraft gun. Passing through the nacelle of the machine, the shell took off Lieutenant Hendersons left leg just below the knee. In spite of this serious injury he succeeded in planing down from a height of 7,000 feet and in safely landing 3,000 yards behind the British lines. His cool and courageous action, for which he was awarded the D.S.O. saved the life of the observer.
First World War antique black and white book plate published c.1916-18 of glorious acts of heroism during the Great War. This plate may also have text on the reverse side which does not affect the framed side. Title and text describing the event beneath image as shown. Paper size 10.5 inches x 8.5 inches (27cm x 22cm). Price £13.00
ITEM CODE DTE0508
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Lieutenant Hawker dropping bombs on a German airship shed at Gontrode.
On April 19th 1915, Lieutenant Lance George Hawker, of the Royal engineers and Royal flying Corps, succeeded in dropping bombs on a German airship shed, at Gontrode, from a height of only two hundred feet. He displayed remarkable ingenuity in making use of an occupied German captive balloon to shield him from fire whilst manoeuvring to drop the bombs. For his conspicuous gallantry he was awarded the D.S.O. and was subsequently promoted to be Captain.
First World War antique black and white book plate published c.1916-18 of glorious acts of heroism during the Great War. This plate may also have text on the reverse side which does not affect the framed side. Title and text describing the event beneath image as shown. Paper size 10.5 inches x 8.5 inches (27cm x 22cm). Price £13.00
ITEM CODE DTE0479
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Captain Hawkers aerial battle with three German aeroplanes.
On July 25th 1915, Captain Hawker fought an extraordinary valiant action three German aeroplanes, which were each manned by a pilot and observer, and armed with a machine gun. The first managed to escape; the second was put out of action, and compelled to descend: while the third, which was assailed at a height of ten thousand feet was not only badly damaged, but was driven to ground in the British lines, both the pilot and observer being killed. For his exceptional bravery on this occasion Captain Hawker was awarded the V.C.
First World War antique black and white book plate published c.1916-18 of glorious acts of heroism during the Great War. This plate may also have text on the reverse side which does not affect the framed side. Title and text describing the event beneath image as shown. Paper size 10.5 inches x 8.5 inches (27cm x 22cm). Price £13.00
ITEM CODE DTE0480
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Squadron Commander Davies ascending in his aeroplane after taking flight Sub Lieutenant Smylie onboard.
The enemy were soon hard on the track of Lieutenant Smylie. But, having descended at a safe distance from the burning aeroplane, Commander Davies took up Lieutenant Smylie and returned to the aeroplane. For skill and gallantry this feat of airmanship can seldom have been equalled, and Commander Davies was deservedly rewarded with the V.C.
First World War antique black and white book plate published c.1916-18 of glorious acts of heroism during the Great War. This plate may also have text on the reverse side which does not affect the framed side. Title and text describing the event beneath image as shown. Paper size 10.5 inches x 8.5 inches (27cm x 22cm). Price £13.00
ITEM CODE DTE0443
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Squadron Commander Davies and Flight Lieutenant Peirse dropping bombs on the submarine station at Zeebrugge under heavy fire.
Squadron Commander Richard Bell Davies, R.N., and Flight Lieutenant Richard Edmund Charles Peirse have repeatedly attacked the German submarine stations at Ostend and Zeebrugge, while being subjected to heavy and accurate fire, during which their machines have frequently been hit. On January 23rd 1915, they flew over Zeebrugge, and at the beginning of the fight Squadron Commander Davies was severely wounded by a bullet in the thigh. But having planed down to close range, the two officers discharged eight bombs upon the German submarines, which were lying alongside the mole. In spite of pain and loss of blood Squadron Commander Davies handled his machine for an hour with great skill. Both officers were awarded the D.S.O.
First World War antique black and white book plate published c.1916-18 of glorious acts of heroism during the Great War. This plate may also have text on the reverse side which does not affect the framed side. Title and text describing the event beneath image as shown. Paper size 10.5 inches x 8.5 inches (27cm x 22cm). Price £13.00
ITEM CODE DTE0444
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The destruction of a German seaplane by Flight Sub-Lieutenant Ince off the Belgian Coast.
On December 14th 1915, a British aeroplane, piloted by flight Sub Lieutenant Graham, engaged a German seaplane, which was flying off the Belgian coast. The British observer and gunner, Flight Sub Lieutenant Arthur Strachan Ince, R.N. proved victorious, the enemys seaplane being destroyed. For his valuable services, flight Sub Lieutenant Ince was awarded the D.S.O.
First World War antique black and white book plate published c.1916-18 of glorious acts of heroism during the Great War. This plate may also have text on the reverse side which does not affect the framed side. Title and text describing the event beneath image as shown. Paper size 10.5 inches x 8.5 inches (27cm x 22cm). Price £13.00
ITEM CODE DTE0392
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Second Lieutenant (Temporary Lieutenant) A. D. Bell-irving Brings Down in Flames A Hostile Balloon.
Second Lieutenant (Temporary Lieutenant) A. D. Bell-Irving, of the Gordon Highlanders Special Reserve and Royal flying Corps, attacked a hostile balloon at 1,000 feet under heavy fire and brought it down in flames. On a previous occasion he brought down a hostile machine. For the gallantry and skill displayed by him he was awarded the M.C.
First World War antique black and white book plate published c.1916-18 of glorious acts of heroism during the Great War. This plate may also have text on the reverse side which does not affect the framed side. Title and text describing the event beneath image as shown. Paper size 10.5 inches x 8.5 inches (27cm x 22cm). Price £13.00
ITEM CODE DTE0863
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Second Lieutenant W. H. C. Buntine Attacking Hostile Aeroplanes, One Of Which Falls To The Ground Nose First.
As escort to a bombing raid, Second Lieutenant Walter Horace Buntime, of the Notts and Derby Regiment and Royal flying Corps, attacked several hostile machines, one of which fell to the ground nose first. Later three enemy machines attacked him, his own machine being damaged and severely wounded. With great skill he managed to land in the British lines, though most of his propeller was shot away and his machine otherwise much damaged. He was awarded the M.C. for his conspicuous gallantry and skill.
First World War antique black and white book plate published c.1916-18 of glorious acts of heroism during the Great War. This plate may also have text on the reverse side which does not affect the framed side. Title and text describing the event beneath image as shown. Paper size 10.5 inches x 8.5 inches (27cm x 22cm). Price £13.00
ITEM CODE DTE0835
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Flight Commander A. W. Bigsworth Drops A Bomb On A Zeppelin Airship, Severely Damaging It.
On May 17th 1915, a Zeppelin airship raided the East Coast, and on her return journey was intercepted by eight British naval aeroplanes from Dunkirk, Flight-Commander Arthur Wellesley Bigsworth, who was piloting one of the machines, rose 200 feet above the airship and dropped a bomb which burst in her compartments, sending her home severely damaged. For his skilful and daring achievement he was promoted from Flight-Commander to Squadron-Commander.
First World War antique black and white book plate published c.1916-18 of glorious acts of heroism during the Great War. This plate may also have text on the reverse side which does not affect the framed side. Title and text describing the event beneath image as shown. Paper size 10.5 inches x 8.5 inches (27cm x 22cm). Price £13.00
ITEM CODE DTE0827
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Captain W. D. S. Sanday Brings Down An Enemy Machine In Flames.
Captain William Douglas Stock Sanday has led over thirty-five patrols with great gallantry. On one occasion a machine of his formation was attacked, but he charged and brought down the enemy machine in flames. He had destroyed at least four enemy machines, and has been awarded the D.S.O. for his conspicuous gallantry and skill.
First World War antique black and white book plate published c.1916-18 of glorious acts of heroism during the Great War. This plate may also have text on the reverse side which does not affect the framed side. Title and text describing the event beneath image as shown. Paper size 10.5 inches x 8.5 inches (27cm x 22cm). Price £13.00
ITEM CODE DTE0828
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Temporary Second Lieutenant L. F. Forbes Descending To Within 350 Feet To Bomb The Railway.
Temporary Second Lieutenant Leslie Frederick Forbes, General List and Royal Flying Corps, has displayed conspicuous gallantry and ability in attacking hostile machines and in bombing railway lines, especially on one occasion when he descended to 350 feet order to accomplish his object. He was subsequently awarded the M.C.
First World War antique black and white book plate published c.1916-18 of glorious acts of heroism during the Great War. This plate may also have text on the reverse side which does not affect the framed side. Title and text describing the event beneath image as shown. Paper size 10.5 inches x 8.5 inches (27cm x 22cm). Price £13.00
ITEM CODE DTE0797
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Second Lieutenant (Temporary Captain) H. V. C. De Crespigny Attacking Five enemy Aeroplanes Over The Enemys Lines.
On one occasion Second Lieutenant (Temporary Captain) Hugh Vivian Champion de Crespigny, of the Suffolk Regiment and Royal Flying Corps, attacked five enemy aeroplanes over the enemys lines. He drove away one, and brought another to the ground badly hit. The fire of the remaining three then crippled his own machine, but after emptying one more drum at them, he brought his machine down. For his conspicuous gallantry and skill he was awarded the D.S.O.
First World War antique black and white book plate published c.1916-18 of glorious acts of heroism during the Great War. This plate may also have text on the reverse side which does not affect the framed side. Title and text describing the event beneath image as shown. Paper size 10.5 inches x 8.5 inches (27cm x 22cm). Price £13.00
ITEM CODE DTE0763
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Lieutenant W. R. Freeman Locating the Enemys Batteries And Giving Information By Wireless Messages To The British Artillery.
Flying over the German lines, Lieutenant W. R. Freeman, of the Manchester Regiment and Royal Flying Corps, located the position of batteries, and conveyed the information by wireless messages from his aeroplane to the British artillery. Although the enemys bullets pierced his propeller and planes, he remained aloft for more than five hours during the day. For his gallantry, ability, and the very valuable work he performed, Lieutenant Freeman was deservedly awarded the M.C.
First World War antique black and white book plate published c.1916-18 of glorious acts of heroism during the Great War. This plate may also have text on the reverse side which does not affect the framed side. Title and text describing the event beneath image as shown. Paper size 10.5 inches x 8.5 inches (27cm x 22cm). Price £13.00
ITEM CODE DTE0752
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Lieutenant Rhodes-Moorhouse Flying Over Courtrai to Bomb the Railway by Allen Stewart.
On April 26th 1915, 2nd Lieutenant William Barnard Rhodes-Moorhouse, of the Special Reserve, Royal Flying Corps, set out from the British lines for the purpose of raiding the railway at Courtrai. On reaching the place he planed down to a height of 300 ft, and, under heavy shell fire, bombed the railway near the station. As he started on his return journey he received a mortal wound, but with great pluck and determination kept control of his aeroplane. He flew back, at a very low altitude, a distance of 35 miles to his starting point, and reported the success of his undertaking. He subsequently died of his wounds, but for his most conspicuous bravery a posthumous award of the VC was made.
First World War antique print published 1914-18 of glorious acts of heroism from a series Deeds that Thrill the Empire. Image size 8.5 inches x 6.5 inches (22cm x 16cm). Price £25.00
ITEM CODE ANT0140
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Second
Lieutenant Strange bombing the railway junction at Courtral.
For his gallantry and ability on reconnaissance and other
duties on numerous occasions, but especially on the occasion when he
dropped three bombs from a height of only two hundred feet on the
railway junction at Courtrai, whilst being assailed by heavy rifle fire,
Second Lieutenant (temporary Captain) L. A. Strange, of the Dorsetshire
Regiment and Royal Flying Corps, was awarded the M.C.
Second
Lieutenant Henderson Flying down into the British lines after his left
leg had been severed by a shell.
While making a photographic reconnaissance over the enemys
lines, the aeroplane in which Second Lieutenant (temporary Lieutenant)
Malcolm Henderson, of the 4th (Ross Highland) Battalion,
Seaforth Highlanders (Rosshire Buffs, the Duke of Albanys) Territorial
Force, and Royal Flying Corps, was flying, was struck by a shell from a
German anti aircraft gun. Passing
through the nacelle of the machine, the shell took off Lieutenant
Hendersons left leg just below the knee. In spite of this serious injury he succeeded in planing down
from a height of 7,000 feet and in safely landing 3,000 yards behind the
British lines. His cool and
courageous action, for which he was awarded the D.S.O. saved the life of
the observer.
Lieutenant
Hawker dropping bombs on a German airship shed at Gontrode.
On April 19th 1915, Lieutenant Lance George
Hawker, of the Royal engineers and Royal flying Corps, succeeded in
dropping bombs on a German airship shed, at Gontrode, from a height of
only two hundred feet. He displayed remarkable ingenuity in making use of an
occupied German captive balloon to shield him from fire whilst
manoeuvring to drop the bombs. For
his conspicuous gallantry he was awarded the D.S.O. and was subsequently
promoted to be Captain.
Captain
Hawkers aerial battle with three German aeroplanes.
On July 25th 1915, Captain Hawker fought an
extraordinary valiant action three German aeroplanes, which were each
manned by a pilot and observer, and armed with a machine gun.
The first managed to escape; the second was put out of action,
and compelled to descend: while the third, which was assailed at a
height of ten thousand feet was not only badly damaged, but was driven
to ground in the British lines, both the pilot and observer being
killed. For his exceptional
bravery on this occasion Captain Hawker was awarded the V.C.
Squadron Commander Davies
ascending in his aeroplane after taking flight Sub Lieutenant Smylie
onboard. The enemy were soon hard on the track of Lieutenant
Smylie. But, having descended at a safe distance from the burning
aeroplane, Commander Davies took up Lieutenant Smylie and returned to
the aeroplane. For skill
and gallantry this feat of airmanship can seldom have been equalled, and
Commander Davies was deservedly rewarded with the V.C.
Squadron
Commander Davies and Flight Lieutenant Peirse dropping bombs on the submarine
station at Zeebrugge under heavy fire.
Squadron Commander Richard Bell Davies, R.N., and Flight
Lieutenant Richard Edmund Charles Peirse have repeatedly attacked the
German submarine stations at Ostend and Zeebrugge, while being subjected
to heavy and accurate fire, during which their machines have frequently
been hit. On January 23rd
1915, they flew over Zeebrugge, and at the beginning of the fight
Squadron Commander Davies was severely wounded by a bullet in the thigh.
But having planed down to close range, the two officers
discharged eight bombs upon the German submarines, which were lying
alongside the mole. In spite of pain and loss of blood Squadron Commander Davies
handled his machine for an hour with great skill. Both officers were awarded the D.S.O.
The destruction of a German
seaplane by Flight Sub-Lieutenant Ince off the Belgian Coast.
On December 14th 1915, a British aeroplane,
piloted by flight Sub Lieutenant Graham, engaged a German seaplane,
which was flying off the Belgian coast.
The British observer and gunner, Flight Sub Lieutenant Arthur
Strachan Ince, R.N. proved victorious, the enemys seaplane being
destroyed. For his valuable
services, flight Sub Lieutenant Ince was awarded the D.S.O.
Second Lieutenant (Temporary Lieutenant) A. D.
Bell-irving Brings Down in Flames A Hostile Balloon.
Second Lieutenant (Temporary Lieutenant) A. D. Bell-Irving, of
the Gordon Highlanders Special Reserve and Royal flying Corps, attacked
a hostile balloon at 1,000 feet under heavy fire and brought it down in
flames. On a previous
occasion he brought down a hostile machine. For the gallantry and skill displayed by him he was awarded
the M.C.
Second Lieutenant W. H. C. Buntine Attacking
Hostile Aeroplanes, One Of Which Falls To The Ground Nose First
As escort to a bombing raid, Second Lieutenant Walter Horace
Buntime, of the Notts and Derby Regiment and Royal flying Corps,
attacked several hostile machines, one of which fell to the ground nose
first. Later three enemy
machines attacked him, his own machine being damaged and severely
wounded. With great skill
he managed to land in the British lines, though most of his propeller
was shot away and his machine otherwise much damaged. He was awarded
the M.C. for his conspicuous gallantry and skill.
Flight Commander A. W. Bigsworth Drops A Bomb On
A Zeppelin Airship, Severely Damaging It.
On May 17th 1915, a
Zeppelin airship raided the East Coast, and on her return journey was
intercepted by eight British naval aeroplanes from Dunkirk,
Flight-Commander Arthur Wellesley Bigsworth, who was piloting one of the
machines, rose 200 feet above the airship and dropped a bomb which burst
in her compartments, sending her home severely damaged.
For his skilful and daring achievement he was promoted from
Flight-Commander to Squadron-Commander.
Captain W. D. S. Sanday Brings Down An Enemy
Machine In Flames.
Captain William Douglas Stock Sanday has led over thirty-five
patrols with great gallantry. On
one occasion a machine of his formation was attacked, but he charged and
brought down the enemy machine in flames.
He had destroyed at least four enemy machines, and has been
awarded the D.S.O. for his conspicuous gallantry and skill.
Temporary Second Lieutenant L. F. Forbes
Descending To Within 350 Feet To Bomb The Railway.
Temporary Second Lieutenant Leslie Frederick Forbes, General List
and Royal Flying Corps, has displayed conspicuous gallantry and ability
in attacking hostile machines and in bombing railway lines, especially
on one occasion when he descended to 350 feet order to accomplish his
object. He was subsequently
awarded the M.C.
Second Lieutenant (Temporary Captain) H. V. C. De
Crespigny Attacking Five enemy Aeroplanes Over The Enemys Lines.
On one occasion Second Lieutenant (Temporary Captain) Hugh Vivian
Champion de Crespigny, of the Suffolk Regiment and Royal Flying Corps,
attacked five enemy aeroplanes over the enemys lines.
He drove away one, and brought another to the ground badly hit.
The fire of the remaining three then crippled his own machine,
but after emptying one more drum at them, he brought his machine down. For his conspicuous gallantry and skill he was awarded the
D.S.O.
Lieutenant W. R. Freeman Locating the Enemys
Batteries And Giving Information By Wireless Messages To The British Artillery.
Flying over the German lines, Lieutenant W. R. Freeman, of the
Manchester Regiment and Royal Flying Corps, located the position of
batteries, and conveyed the information by wireless messages from his
aeroplane to the British artillery. Although the enemys bullets pierced his propeller and
planes, he remained aloft for more than five hours during the day.
For his gallantry, ability, and the very valuable work he
performed, Lieutenant Freeman was deservedly awarded the M.C.
Lieutenant Rhodes-Moorhouse Flying Over Courtrai to Bomb the
Railway by Allen Stewart On April 26th 1915, 2nd Lieutenant William Barnard
Rhodes-Moorhouse, of the Special Reserve, Royal Flying Corps, set out
from the British lines for the purpose of raiding the railway at
Courtrai. On reaching the place he planed down to a height of 300 ft,
and, under heavy shell fire, bombed the railway near the station. As he
started on his return journey he received a mortal wound, but with great
pluck and determination kept control of his aeroplane. He flew back, at
a very low altitude, a distance of 35 miles to his starting point, and
reported the success of his undertaking. He subsequently died of his
wounds, but for his most conspicuous bravery a posthumous award of the
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