Description: 3X5 Index card signed in blue ink in 1990 by Tony Bartley. Comes with a photograph of him. (1919–2001) Anthony Charles Bartley was a British film and television executive, and fighter pilot. As a Royal Air Force (RAF) Spitfire pilot, Bartley was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for his actions during the Battle of Britain, during which he became a fighter ace. In 1938, Bartley learned to fly. He was commissioned as an acting pilot officer in the Royal Air Force on 18 April 1939; this rank was made permanent, albeit on probation, on 21 October 1939. He flew with No. 92 Squadron through the Battle of France, seeing action over Dunkirk, and then during Battle of Britain, and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) in October 1940, by which time he had been credited with shooting down "at least eight enemy aircraft". After serving in No. 74 Squadron in early 1941, Bartley undertook an instructional role at several operational training units before undertaking a role as a test pilot at Vickers Supermarine in July 1941. In early 1942, he returned to operational flying, being posted No. 65 Squadron; initially, he filled the role of flight commander, but later took command of the squadron in May 1942. In August 1942, he took command of No. 111 Squadron, and led them during Operation Torch, in North Africa, until January 1943. For his service in North Africa, he received a bar to his DFC in February 1943. After returning to the United Kingdom, he then served on the staff of No. 83 Group RAF, before departing in October 1944 for the US to attend the Command and General Staff College, and then at the School of Air Tactics. His next posting was as a liaison officer to the 70th Fighter Wing. In October 1944 he joined RAF Transport Command in the Far East. At the end of the war Bartley's combat total included 12 (and 1 shared) destroyed, 1 unconfirmed destroyed, 5 'probables' and 8 'damaged'. Comes with a full Letter of Authenticity from Todd Mueller Authentics if the item sells for $10 and over.
Price: 40 USD
Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado
End Time: 2023-12-22T16:51:47.000Z
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All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Industry: Military
Signed by: Tony Bartley
Signed: Yes
Autograph Authentication: Yes
Original/Reproduction: Original
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
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