A group of air medals awarded to Lieutenant Eric Chandler DFC, accompanied by badges, buttons and lots of relevant documentation, sold at Fakenham’s James and Sons December auction. - Credit: James & Sons AuctioneersThe memoirs and medals of a distinguished Royal Air Force pilot with strong links to Norfolk have been sold at auction. A group of air medals awarded to Lieutenant Eric Chandler DFC, accompanied by badges, buttons and lots of relevant documentation, sold at Fakenham’s James and Sons December auction. - Credit: James & Sons AuctioneersIt is presented for an "act or acts of valour, courage or devotion to duty whilst flying in active operations against the enemy." There will be more militaria going under the hammer at James and Sons in Fakenham on February 9.

Source: The Times January 08, 2022 18:00 UTC