
JOHNNY KENT ~ Battle of Britain
40th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain
Signed by Group Captain Johnny Kent
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The Battle of Britain 40th Anniversary FDC signed by
Group Captain Johnny Kent DFC* AFC
Johnny Kent was a Canadian who joined the RAF before the war. During the Battle of Britain he was a Flight Commander
with 303 Polish Squadron and later took over as CO of the famous 92 Squadron at Biggin Hill.
He was also a test pilot before and after the war, spending time as Chief Test Pilot at Farnborough and ended his career as Station Commander at RAF Tangmere.
An ace with 12+ victories, Johnny wrote about his adventures in his memoir ‘One of the Few’ published by William Kimber in 1971. He passed away in 1985.
A limited edition Biggin Hill Air Fair 1980 First Day Cover commemorating the 40th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain.
Fine condition.