RAF Far East photos +

[edwest]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=6524066546





Usual disclaimer,
Ed

Regrettably, in Australia the item produces only the following nonsensical reply:

Dear User:

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Thank You.

This message is being returned with more and more frequency on items, with no apparent pattern that I can see. I've reported some to sellers, without result.

I thoroughly dislike dealing at Ebay, where dubious goods are offered for inflated prices. In this case the systrem shoots itself in the foot, and I won't be able to bid.

However, I'd appreciate it if someone could post a brief description of what is on offer, and the seller's id. RAF photos of the FE in 1941-42 are for example extremely rare.

[edwest]

Hello Don,


I understand your frustration about eBay. I share it with you, but then I wonder how much history might end up in the dust bin without it. In any case, here is the info you asked for: the seller's id is exrcr (he is in Canada). The items belonged to Sergeant Alfred Howard King of 335 Squadron. Photos include various shots of the crew of a Liberator called "Dauntless Donald." Documents preared by King include ORB, names, service numbers, crew lists, casualty details and operational details for the period 1944-45, and aerial photos of named targets. There is an original tunic worn by King also offered.

If you would like to provide an e-mail address, I could attempt to contact the seller and pass it on to him if you are unable.


Regards,
Ed