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WW2 RARE Battle of Britain Flt Sgt W Stevens DFM 23 sqn Multiple signed RAF cover RAFA5 50th ann BOB The Major Assault. Also signed by BOB aces J J Booth 600 sqn, John Keatings 219 sqn and the 2 RAF pilots who flew the covers in Canberra Mk9, Flt Lt S Deakin and Flt Lt A Payne. Flt Sgt W.R. Stevens DFM Flight (Service Number 119009 / 903723) was an air gunner with No. 23 Squadron RAF during the Battle of Britain, where he earned his Distinguished Flying Medal (DFM). He later trained as a pilot, flying Spitfires with No. 74 Squadron. W.R. Stevens RAF Service Summary Squadron: No. 23 Squadron RAF Aircraft Flown: Bristol Blenheim (operating from RAF Wittering and RAF Ford)Role: Air Gunner Decorations: Distinguished Flying Medal (DFM)Awarded for gallantry and devotion to duty during operations, serving as an Air Gunner throughout the Battle of Britain. Later Service: After completing his tour with 23 Squadron, he was selected for pilot training. Commissioned as an officer (RAFVR) and subsequently flew Spitfires with No. 74 Squadron. Good condition Est.