Disturbing news

[Brian]

Hi guys

Disturbing to read in an English Sunday newspaper of the sale of a stolen DFC by a London auction house on behalf of a recently deceased prominent aviation personality/author. The medal had been stolen 30 years ago but was apparently in the collection of the deceased, who also had the relevant logbook that had been loaned to him recently by the airman's widow. The DFC went for £5,750 to an unnamed buyer.

I fear I am not permitted to say more.

Brian

[Alex Smart]

Can we hope that the new buyer has the decentcy to return the item to the airmans widow, along with the log book ?

In the long term he will be the one to gain.

It should be investigated asto how it came to be at auction and in the previous now deceased persons posession.How did he come by it ?

Alex

[Brian]

Hi Alex

I agree but bet it won't happen, although the deceased airman's son is apparently the one who contacted the newspaper, so possibly something may come of it.

Cheers
Brian

[JackoGZ]

Which newspaper was this please?

Jackogz

[Chris Goss]

Try this

http://www.sheffweb.co.uk/ViewArticl...icleID=1498984

[Alex Smart]

Hello All,

Are there any further known developements in this sad story ?

Alex

[SMF144]

Chris,

Thanks for posting the link to the news article. I am glad it was able to fill in the blank spaces left by Mr. Cull on fear of torture in the comfy chair by the Spanish Inqusition.

Stephen

[edwest]

I would recommend sending clippings to local veterans' organizations and the government. If a theft has occurred, no one should profit from it.



Ed