IOC ~ Aviation Historical Symposium
Dunkirk & Battle of Britain Forum
Signed by RAF & Luftwaffe & test pilots
International Order of Characters Dunkirk & Battle of Britain Symposium 1980
A booklet for the above symposium multi-signed by distinguished aviators:
Sir Douglas Bader ~ Battle of Britain ace
Bob Stanford Tuck ~ Battle of Britain ace
Robert Johnson ~ P-47 ace with 28 victories
Karlfried Nordmann ~ CO JG 51. Ace with 78 victories
Herbert O Fischer ~ Curtis-Wright test pilot
Rudolf Opitz ~ Me 163 test pilot
3 unidentified Luftwaffe aircrew
3 unidentified P-47 pilots
Sergei Sikorsky ~ test pilot
Jean Haynes ~ TWA’s first hostess
Dr James Crane ~ USAAF & IOC Founder
Fine condition A5 size booklet comprising 16 pages
Founded in 1942 during WWII’s South Pacific campaign, the International Order of Characters (IOC) is a unique aviation-oriented educational foundation. Created by USAAF flight surgeon Captain James E. Crane, the IOC began as a fraternal group for battle-weary Allied pilots, each given a secret nickname known only within the Order. Today, the IOC supports aviation and aerospace advancement through scholarships and outreach, honouring its roots while inspiring future generations. With a legacy steeped in camaraderie, resilience, and flight, the IOC remains a quietly influential force in aviation history.
A unique booklet with an excellent set of signatures.
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