Sir Ivor Broom Signed 'Dangerous Duty' 11x16 Lithograph (AIV)

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Embark on a thrilling journey through the skies of World War II with this remarkable find: a hand-signed 11 1/2 X 16 lithograph titled """"Dangerous Duty"""" by acclaimed artist Stan Stokes. Authenticated by AI-Verified authentication services, this captivating lithograph pays homage to the bravery and sacrifice of WWII pilot Sir Ivor Broom.







In """"Dangerous Duty,"""" Stan Stokes skillfully captures the perilous nature of aerial combat during the war. With vivid detail, he depicts the adrenaline-fueled moments as Sir Ivor Broom navigates his aircraft through enemy territory, facing danger at every turn.







The hand-signed signature of Sir Ivor Broom adds an extra layer of authenticity and prestige to this lithograph, making it a prized addition to any aviation collection.







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Entering the RAF in 1940 he joined No 114 Squadron as a sergeant pilot flying Blenheims. After 12 operations he and his crew were allocated to No 105 Squadron and then No 107 Squadron, the last remaining Blenheim Squadron in Malta. The Squadron remained there without relief for five months carrying out low level attacks on the shipping. Very few of the original crews survived the detachment, in fact he was commissioned during this period, when 107 Squadron had lost all their officers and for a short time was the only officer, other than the CO, in the Squadron. At the end of this tour he was awarded the DFC. In early 1943 he became one of the first Mosquito instructors in the Pathfinder Force and later moved to No 571 Squadron with the Light Night Strike Force. He then formed No 163 Squadron as acting Wing Commander. He was awarded a bar to his DFC for a low level moonlight mining attack on the Dormund - Ems Canal from 50ft and then a second bar for getting a 4000lb bomb into the mouth of a railway tunnel during the final German Ardennes offensive. During his time on Mosquitoes his navigator was Tommy Broom, together they formed an inseparable combination. Remaining with the RAF after WWII and in accordance with peacetime rules for a much smaller Air Force he was reduced in rank first to Squadron Leader and then to Flight Lieutenant in 1948. Promoted to Air Marshal in 1974 he became the Head of the UK National Air Traffic Services and was the first serving officer to be appointed to the Board of the Civil Aviation Authority. Retiring from the RAF in 1979 he has been actively engaged in civil aviation since then. He died 24th January 2003."

The lot / autograph(s) includes an official Authentication Integrity Verified (AIV) hologram and matching COA for authenticity purposes.

Authentication: AIV COA

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