A fine Second War ‘Fall of France 1940’ immediate D.F.M. group of

A fine Second War ‘Fall of France 1940’ immediate D.F.M. group of five awarded to Flight Sergeant D. Kitto, Royal Air Force, who was decorated for his gallantry as an Air Observer in a Fairey Battle of No. 142 Squadron in May 1940, when it was shot up and forced down by nine Me. 109s - in his subsequent journey back to his base, he was ‘arrested as a spy and spent one night in custody’. Having then been compelled to take to his parachute after another close encounter in June 1940 – and evaded capture - he completed an operational tour in Lancasters of No. 405 (Vancouver) Squadron in June-November 1944, in which his aircraft was twice damaged by heavy flak Distinguished Flying Medal, G.VI.R. (1836232. F/Sgt. D. Kitto. R.A.F.) suspension slack, with Royal Mint box of issue; 1939-45 Star; France and Germany Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; together with a Bomber Command Commemorative Medal, generally very fine (6) £1,800-£2,200.

Estimate:£1,800

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