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Please note that our logo is used on our website images only and does not appear on our products. Clipped Signature - John Searby. Was flying bombers at the beginning of WW2, and joined Guy Gibson's 106 Sqn on Lancasters, taking command when Gibson left to form 617 Sqn. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Order for his work as a Pathfinder Master Bomber. He died in 1986. Item Code : CLP1453 Clipped Signature - John Searby. - This Edition TYPE EDITION DETAILS SIZE SIGNATURES OFFERS YOUR PRICE PURCHASING CLIPSIG Clipped Signature. Clipped signatures are usually obtained from prints or publications that have been signed in person. Often, signatures have been rescued - or clipped - from prints that have been damaged in another area. Searby, John (signed in person) Signature(s) value alone : £45 £45.00 All prices on our website are displayed in British Pounds Sterling

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Air Commodore John Searby DSO DFC (deceased) *Signature Value : £45	John Searby joined the RAF in 1929 as a Halton apprentice but was a Sergeant Pilot flying bombers when war broke out. Joining 106 Squadron he flew Lancasters with Guy Gibson and eventually took over as Squadron Commander when Gibson left for 617 Squadron. A specialist in navigation, he was then chosen by Arthur Harris to take command of No.83 Pathfinder Squadron at Wyton. Searby quickly developed a superb reputation as a Pathfinder and was involved in countless precision raids including his role as Master Bomber on the Peenemunde raid, coordinating the attack by over 600 heavy bombers. He died on 14th January 1986. Citation for the award of the Distinguished Service Order Acting Group Captain John Henry SEARBY, D.F.C., Royal Air Force, No.83 Squadron. One night in August, 1943, this officer participated in a bombing attack on an important target at Peenemunde. Enemy fighters were extremely active over the target area, but in spite of this Group Captain Searby executed his difficult task with consummate skill. He displayed faultless leadership, great courage and resolution throughout. (London Gazette – 7 September 1943)

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