VICTORIA CROSS AWARDS

Franks, Norman and Andy Saunders [Major Edward Mannock VC, DSO, MC, RAF]

(Book #ID 111850)

Published by Grub Street Publishing, 4 Rainham Close, London Probably First Edition 2008. 2008.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. Quarto. 10'' x 7''. Contains 192 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Donation copy directly from the publisher to Kent Arts Archive Library, Canterbury, Kent. This has been stored in the trust's archive and has not been circulated as a lending book with labels neatly removed from the front free end paper, title page excised, else Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £20.00. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Fraser, Ian [Lieutenant Commander Ian Edward Fraser, VC, DSC, RD, JP (18 December 1920 - 1 September 2008) was an English diving pioneer, sailor and recipient of the Victoria Cross].

(Book #ID 112229)

Published by Angus and Robertson Ltd, 105 Great Russell Street, London First Edition 1957. 1957.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original moss green cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, green and white illustrated end papers. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. After being awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for actions while serving on submarines, he was placed in command of a midget submarine during an attack in Singapore codenamed 'Operation Struggle'. For his bravery in navigating the mined waters, and successfully placing mines on a Japanese cruiser, Fraser was awarded the Victoria Cross. Contains 216 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Light foxing to the closed text block edges. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with short closed tear to the top front gutter, corners rubbed, not price clipped, 21s. 3½'' x 2½'' colour photograph of the author photo corner mounted to the title page SIGNED Ian E. Fraser V.C.' + Number 249 of 500 souvenir cover SIGNED 'Ian Fraser V.C.' to the front cover. 15.8.95 post marked stamp, reverse signed by Group Captain W. S. O. Randle (Royal Air Forces Escaping Society), + 2 other stamps 'Royal Air Force | Brize Norton 30th August 1995', two cachet inserts. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Housed in Fine condition marble paper covered open-fronted slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Fleming, George [James Joseph Magennis, VC (27 October 1919 - 12 February 1986) was a Belfast-born sailor and recipient of the Victoria Cross. He was the only native of Northern Ireland to receive the Victoria Cross in the Second World War | Lieutenant Commander Ian Edward Fraser, VC, DSC, RD, JP (18 December 1920 - 1 September 2008) was an English diving pioneer, sailor and recipient of the Victoria Cross]. Professor Christopher George Maccabe CB (born 17 December 1946) is a former Political Director of the Northern Ireland Office, and a former British Joint Secretary of the British Irish Intergovernmental Conference.

(Book #ID 112231)

Published by History Ireland Ltd., Dublin, Ireland First Edition 1998. 1998.

First edition in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers (soft back). 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Magennis was part of several operations involving X-Craft midget submarines in attacks on Axis ships. In July 1945, Magennis was serving on HMS XE3 during Operation Struggle. During an attack on the Japanese cruiser Takao in Singapore, Magennis showed extraordinary valour and bravery by leaving the submarine for a second time in order to free some explosive charges that had got caught, he is only person in naval history to exit a submarine in a diving suit, perform a military operation and return to the same submarine. His commanding officer, Lieutenant Ian Edward Fraser, was also awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions during the operation. Contains 224 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. In Fine condition, supplied in archive acetate film protection. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'To Chris Maccabe C.B. (Associate Political Director) with compliments from George Fleming' + souvenir 130th Anniversary of the Institution of the Victoria Cross cover DOUBLE SIGNED 'Ian Fraser V.C.' and James J. Magennis V.C.' to the front cover, 29th January 1986 post marked stamp. Housed in Fine condition paper covered open-fronted slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Franks, Norman L. R. [Norman Leslie Robert Franks (born 1940: died May 2023) is an English militaria writer who specialises in aviation topics. He focuses on the pilots and squadrons of World Wars I and II]. John Alexander Cruickshank VC (born 20 May 1920) is a Scottish former banker, former Royal Air Force officer, and a Second World War recipient of the Victoria Cross.

(Book #ID 112393)

Published by Grub Street, The Basement, 10 Chivalry Road, London First Edition Thus Substantially Updated Edition 1995. 1995.

First edition thus substantially updated hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains (xiv), 274 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Small booksellers ticket removed from the bottom of the front free end paper. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. + No. 304 of 500 Victory in Europe flown cover | Flight Lieutenant J. A. Cruickshank was awarded the Victoria Cross for most conspicuous bravery during a successful attack on U-347 in the Atlantic on 17th July 1944 and SIGNED by him to the front cover 'John Cruickshank' also SIGNED by the author label to the title page 'Best wishes | Norman Franks' + letter of provenance to the author dated 2016. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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