A WW2 ‘Bomber Command’ A.F.C. Group of 7 awarded to Squadron Leader Roy Reynolds Gregory, R.A.F., having been awarded the A.F.C. in late 1945 for service with Bomber Command, he died on 7 September 1945 during a training flight, while attempting to regain control of his Lancaster bomber during a ‘heavy landing’ as it stalled, dived, crashed and tragically set ablaze on impact, comprising: Air Force Cross, G.VI.R., reverse dated ‘1945’ and privately engraved at centre (Sq/Ldr. R. R. Gregory.); 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Italy Star; France and Germany Star; Defence and War Medals, 1939-45, all unnamed as issued; Group court-mounted for display, toned, good very fine to extremely fine (7) A.F.C.: London Gazette: 7 September 1945 – ‘in recognition of gallantry and devotion to duty in the execution of air operations, while serving with Bomber Command’.Squadron Leader Roy Reynolds Gregory (1911-1945) was born on 16 December, 1911, at Brentford, Greater London, the son of Victory Herbert Gregory and Emmeline Mary Gregory. Beginning his flying career as a Pilot Officer on 6 June 1934 (General Duties), he was promoted to Flying Officer (1936) and Flight Lieutenant (1938) but after several years transferred to the Reserve in March 1939, only to see the outbreak of hostilities in WW2 a few months later.Promoted from Flight Lieutenant to Squadron Leader (temp.) on 30 September 1941 (Royal Air Force Reserve), and undertook various operations with Bomber Command, for which he was recommended for the Air Force Cross (later M.O.D. letter confirms citation given above). Sadly, however, he was killed on 7 September 1945 during a training flight at Empire Central Flying School, while attempting to regain control of his Lancaster bomber during a ‘heavy landing’ at R.A.F. Hullavington in Wiltshire. Reports suggest that his aircraft overshot after an 'asymmetrical approach', stalled and then crashed - setting ablaze on impact. He is buried at Bath (Haycombe) Cemetery, Somerset. Worthy of further research.

Estimate: GBP 1000 - 1500