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The flying uniform of one of The Few has emerged for sale on the 80th anniversary of their heroic defence of these skies.
Flight Lieutenant Leslie Harvey, of 54 Squadron, flew both Spitfires and Hurricanes during the Battle of Britain.
On one occasion, he successfully intercepted a German Junkers Ju 88 during an aerodrome patrol.
Later in the war, his aircraft went into a spin and caught fire after being taken out by an Me 109 in a dogfight. He baled out at 1,000ft and survived the landing, earning a Caterpillar Club badge.
His pilot officer's service dress tunic has embroidered 'wings' and a gilded rosette signifying his involvement in the Battle of Britain. It is being sold with C & T Auctions, of Ashford, Kent
Pic: C&T/BNPS
The flying uniform of one of The Few has emerged for sale on the 80th anniversary of their heroic defence of these skies.
Flight Lieutenant Leslie Harvey, of 54 Squadron, flew both Spitfires and Hurricanes during the Battle of Britain.
On one occasion, he successfully intercepted a German Junkers Ju 88 during an aerodrome patrol.
Later in the war, his aircraft went into a spin and caught fire after being taken out by an Me 109 in a dogfight. He baled out at 1,000ft and survived the landing, earning a Caterpillar Club badge.
His pilot officer's service dress tunic has embroidered 'wings' and a gilded rosette signifying his involvement in the Battle of Britain. It is being sold with C & T Auctions, of Ashford, Kent
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