Bidspirit auction | Great War WW2 aces multiple

Great War WW2 aces multiple signed 9 sqn Flown RAF cover. Autographed by AVM Ivelaw Chapman, joined the Royal Flying Corps in 1917 and served as a Bristol Fighter pilot. AVM H Roach Officer, Order of the British Empire awarded as per London Gazette dated 11 May 1937 in Coronation Honours; reported in Aeroplane of 19 May 1937. Born 8 May 1896. First RAF commission dated 1 April 1918. Flight Lieutenant H.J. Roach posted from RAF Depot to No.1 School of Technical Training (Boys), Halton, 20 March 1922. To Inland Area Aircraft Depot, Henlow, 19 September 1925. As of November 1933 S/L H.J. Roach, AFC was leaving Engineer Air Staff duties at Headquarters, Coastal Area; posted to No.3 Flying Training School, Grantham, 14 December 1933, for Engineer duties. Left that position, April 1935. To School of Naval Cooperation, Lee-on-Solent, for flying duties (Squadron Leader), 1 May 1935. Promoted Wing Commander, 1 January 1936. Awarded CBE, 8 June 1944. Awarded CB, 1 January 1946 as Air Commodore. Promoted Air Vice Marshal, 1 January 1949. Retired 1 January 1951. ACM ? 1917/18, Sqn Ldr Jimmy James Great Escape. 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