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HMS Torbay Print and Signature Pack.
PCK2935. HMS Torbay Print and Signature Pack. Clipped Signature and Print Pack.
Items in this pack :
Item #1 - Click to view individual item
DHM6783C. HMS Torbay - Opration Flipper by Ivan Berryman. In foul weather off the coast of North Africa on the night of 14th November 1941, HMS Torbay deploys men of 11 (Scottish) Commando for an audacious attempt to assassinate German General Erwin Rommel. Named Operation Flipper, the attempt saw 26 men from HMS Torbay join just 8 more from HMS Talisman - the rest trapped aboard by the weather - land 250 miles behind enemy lines in Libya, and march to the headquarters for the attack late on 18th November. While the Commandos made it to the target building, their leader, Lt Col Geoffrey Keyes was killed and they discovered Rommel was not there. Retreating to the landing beach to be picked up by HMS Talisman, they were intercepted by Italian forces and captured facing impossible odds, although a few managed to scatter into the desert and escape. Keyes was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross, HMS Torbay survived the war and was scrapped soon afterwards. Special Collector's Item - The print numbered No.1 of a small publisher proof edition of 3 Image size 15 inches x 10.25 inches (38cm x 26.5cm). Paper Size 19 inches x 13 inches (48cm x 33cm)
Item #2 - Click to view individual item
CLP2984. Clipped Signature - Paul Chapman. Paul was second in command of HMS Torbay during Operation Flipper in November 1941 when Commandos were landed behind enemy lines in an ill-fated attempt to assassinate Erwin Rommel. He went on to command his own submarines including H33, Upstart and Unbending, and published a book on HMS Torbay in the 1980s.
Please note that this particular signature has been written in pen - not in pencil like most of our signatures.
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. Clipped Signature.
Website Price: £ 150.00
To purchase these prints individually at their normal retail price would cost £185.00 . By buying them together in this special pack, you save £35
All prices are displayed in British Pounds Sterling
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