Bidspirit auction | 50th Anniv British East African

50th Anniv British East African Campaigns Signed E. Wilson. E Kenna both VC Holders. 19 Jan 91 BFPS 2261 Postmark on 20p Victoria Cross Stamp 50th Anniv. British East African Campaigns Flown cachet on the back. Flown in Hercules from RAF Lyneham carrying Supplies to the British Forces engaged Operation Desert Storm in the Persian Gulf area. Personally Signed. by Lieut. Col. E. C. T. Wilson VC Lieutenant Colonel E. C. T. Wilson VC Holder. The East Surry regiment ( attached Somaliland Camel Corps)Awarded the Victoria Cross for most conspicuous gallantry on active service in defence of the Tug Argan Gap in British Somaliland. Cover depicts RAF Wellesley Bomber over Keren. British tanks at Keren. the surrender at Gondar and South African troops marching through Addis Ababa. the Abyssinian capital. and by Edward Kenna VC Victoria Cross holder 2/4th ( N. S. W. )Australian Military Forces. Won VC 1945 in New Guinea. was the last living Australian Second World War recipient of the Victoria Cross. the highest decoration for gallantry ””in the face of the enemy”” that can be awarded to members of the British and Commonwealth armed forces. Official Cover.. Black and White Photo and Details enclosed. Certified Copy 0579 of 1000. Very few additional Signed by Edward Kenna VC Victoria Cross holder. Single Vendor RAF cover collection. Good condition. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide.