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First Combat by Robert Taylor.
Don Kingaby is the only pilot in the RAF to have been awarded 3 DFMs. During his
first combat on August 12, 1940, he severely damaged an JU88 over the Isle of
Wight and Robert Taylor captures the moment of break, with the JU88 already
smoking. Don Kingaby flew a further 450 operational sorties on Spitfires. |
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First Combat by Robert Taylor
Don Kingaby is the only pilot in the RAF to have been awarded 3 DFMs. During his first combat on August 12, 1940, he severely damaged an JU88 over the Isle of Wight and Robert Taylor captures the moment of break, with the JU88 already smoking. Don Kingaby flew a further 450 operational sorties on Spitfires.
Signed limited edition of 990 prints. Paper size 24 inches x 20 inches (61cm x 51cm). Price £170.00 Signed by Wing Commander Don Kingaby DSO AFC DFM** DFC (USA) (deceased).
ITEM CODE DHM2081
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First Combat by Robert Taylor
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 | Wing Commander Don Kingaby DSO AFC DFM** DFC (USA) (deceased)
Born in London on 7th January 1920. Joined the RAFVR in April 1939 at the age of 20. He flew a Mk.I Spitfire with No.266 Squadron during the initial stages of the Battle of Britain, claiming as damaged two Ju88s and an Me110. He then joined No.92 Squadron in September 1940, claiming 4 aircraft (including 3 Me109s) in October, then 6 more Me109s in November 1940, including 4 in a single day on the 15th. He claimed a further 12 victories during 1941, before joining No.111 Sqn and No.64 Sqn in March and April 1942 correspondingly. He later joined No.122 Squadron, and was promoted to lead the Hornchurch wing in March 1943. On D-Day, he claimed the final addition to his total, sharing in the destruction of an Me109. He was the only RAF pilot to be awarded three DFMs, and scored a total of 23 victories and 8 probables. His Air Force Cross medal was awarded in 1952 for his work with Vampire jets. He retired in 1958. Sadly, he passed away on 31st December 1990.
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