Letter Signed by Gp Capt William Victor Strugnell MC and Bar...

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Letter Signed by Gp Capt William Victor Strugnell MC and Bar WW1 Pilot Ace 6. Good Content Handwritten Letter Date 28 11 73. Personally Signed by William Victor Strugnell MC and Bar (23 July 1892 - 1977) was a British WW1 Flying Ace credited with Six aerial Victories He went on to a long career in the RAF and serving throughout the WW11. On 27 June 1915 Strugnell, then a sergeant, was appointed a flying officer and commissioned as a 2nd Lt He was posted to 1 Sqn RFC, and on 5 February 1916, piloted a Morane-Saulnier that drove down an Aviatik C1 reconnaissance aircraft for his first victory. Soon after, on 12 February 1916, he was appointed a Flight Commander with the acting rank of captain. Strugnell served as a flight commander in 42 Sqn RFC, from its formation at Stiring on 15 April 1916 On 3 June 1916 he was awarded the Military Cross "for Distinguished Service in the Field". Strugnell spent some time on instruction duty before returning to action flying a Sopwith Pup in 54 Sqn as flight commander of "A" Flight. On 19 March 1917, he shared in the setting on fire of a German reconnaissance aircraft. On 14 April and 1 May, he sent another reconnaissance aircraft and an Albatross D. 111 down out of control. On 11 May 1917, he shared in the destruction of another reconnaissance aircraft, and soon after single-handedly destroyed an Albatross D. III. Full Details enclosed. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99