Item Lot Number: 12
A Second World War RAF Gallantry Group of Four Medals, awarded to 42062 Flying Officer Ross James 102 and 35 Squadron, comprising Distinguished Flying Cross (dated 1941), 1939-45 Star, Air Crew Europe Star and War Medal, contained in a display file, together with cloth insignia, biography, research material, a book by his close friend Group Captain Leonard Cheshire in which "Jimmy" is mentioned, letters and a signed photograph of Leonard Cheshire.
Flying Officer Ross James was awarded the DFC for service with 102 Squadron on thirty three operations (London Gazette 22.8.41).
He was lost in a raid on Berlin on 3rd September 1941 aged 28 years whilst serving with 35 Squadron. He is buried in a joint grave in the Berlin 1939/45 War Cemetery.
Estimate: £1800-2000
Sold: £ 2000
Source: Tennants Auctioneers, Leyburn, North Yorkshire