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WALLIS BARNES: (1887-1979) English Scientist, inventor

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Group Captain Frederick Winterbotham rare hand written letter by World War I and II veteran from: Group Captain Frederick Winterbotham rare hand written letter by World War I and II veteran from whom Barnes Wallis asked for help in getting the Operation Chastise approved by Sir Charles Portal when

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World War II hardback book titled Bouncing Bomb Man the: World War II hardback book titled Bouncing Bomb Man the Science of Sir Barnes Wallis hardback book by the author Iain Murray. 287 pages. Good Condition. All autographs are genuine hand signed and come

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Elizabeth Keith (English, 1887-1956), The Wonson Scholar and His Disciples: Elizabeth Keith (English, 1887-1956), The Wonson Scholar and His Disciples1921, woodblock print on paper, printed E.K. in a circle with 1921 below in lower right corner, signed in pencil Elizabeth Kei

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A FINE ENGLISH CIVIL WAR BACKSWORD: Likewise called as Mortuary or Cromwellian sword, an above-average example with steel basket hilt of characteristic form, very finely chiseled, pierced, and profiled throughout in complex flowering vi

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Fabulous 19th C. English or Scottish Navy Captain's Table Bell of Ram Horns with Awesome Serpent Sil: Fabulous 19th C. English or Scottish Navy Captain's Table Bell of Ram Horns with Awesome Serpent Silver Color Metal Mounts. Complete with original Stand & Hammer. Gorgeous Piece which Would Make a Cen

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Exceptional 17th C. English Officer's Lobster Tail Helmet, Maker Marked BR to the Visor. Original: Exceptional 17th C. English Officer's Lobster Tail Helmet, Maker Marked BR to the Visor. Original Brass Rivets and Leather Straps Still Present, a Beautiful Complete and Highly Presentable Example Dat

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17th C. English Civil War Iron Lobster-Tail Helmet: Europe, England, Civil War Period, ca. 1642 to 1651 CE. An iron helmet of the style known as "lobster tail" or "zischagge" (when used on the Continent), a type of head protection used by cavalry in th

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17th-century England and English Civil War Collection of bindings, 19th century: 17th-century England and English Civil War Collection of bindings, 19th century including: Lonsdale, John Lowther, Viscount. Memoir of the Reign of James II. York: T. Wilson and R. Spence, 1808. First

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Good 1650s English Cromwellian Civil War Lobster-tail Horseman Helmet.: Good 1650s English Cromwellian Civil War Lobster-tail Horseman Helmet. ~~ DEAR BIDDERS, Please View More Detailed Close-Up Images by visiting our website - Sofedesignauctions.com ~ Thank you ! ~~~~~~.

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Rare Massive English or American made Guardless Bowie: Rare Massive English or American made Guardless Bowie Knife ~ California Gold Rush to Civil War era ~ Horn Grips & Brass Mounts ~ Original Ornate Tooled Leather Scabbard. Total Length (inside scabbard

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English Broadside of Rev. War Casualties: English broadside announcing the killed and wounded at the Battles of Lexington & Concord, Bunker Hill, and Long Island. Portfolio printed on both sides. Published just after signing of the American D

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English Civil War Collection of pamphlets: English Civil War Collection of pamphlets comprising: Englands Third Alarm to Warre: stirring up the Whole Land as One Man, to help the Lord, and His Servant David (all the Faithfull in the World) aga

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Rare 17th-early 18th C. English Scottish Fighting Dirk with an Impressive Main-Gauge Blade & Fine Br: Rare 17th-early 18th C. English Scottish Fighting Dirk with an Impressive Main-Gauge Blade & Fine Brass Mounted Carved Wood Grip. A Unique and Rare Early Example. Total Length: 13 3/4", Blade Length :

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Massive English IXL Bowie Knife by George Wostenholm &: Massive English IXL Bowie Knife by George Wostenholm & Son, Sheffield ~ Well Marked ~ American Civil War Period or Earlier. Total Length (inside scabbard if present) : 15.5". Blade Length : 10.5". ~~~

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English Civil War Collection of biographies, memoirs and letters, 17th-18th century: English Civil War Collection of biographies, memoirs and letters, 17th-18th century including: [Baron, William]. A Just Defence of the Royal Martyr K. Charles I. From the many False and Malicious Aspe

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1863 TOWER (ENGLISH MADE) CIVIL WAR MUSKET: ENFIELD MODEL, WIDELY USED IN THE CIVIL WAR. NICE CONDITION! ESTIMATE: $2000-$3000

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WALLIS BARNES: (1887-1979) English Scientist, inventor

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WALLIS BARNES: (1887-1979) English Scientist, inventor of the bouncing bomb used in Operation Chastise, the Dambusters Raid, during World War II. Signed RAF Commemorative cover featuring a colour image of a R-100 airship and with an inset portrait of Wallis, postmarked 15th June 1976 on the 40th Anniversary of the first flight of the Wellington. Signed by Wallis in bold blue fountain pen ink with his name alone to a clear area of the cover. Together with a First Day Cover commemorating 617 Squadron and issued in the 90th year of Barnes Wallis' life, individually signed by Arthur T. Harris (1892-1984, British Marshal of the Royal Air Force, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Bomber Command during World War II), David Shannon (1922-1993, Australian Bomber Pilot of World War II, participated in Operation Chastise, the Dambusters Raid, May 1943) and Leonard Cheshire VC (1917-1992, British RAF Group Captain of World War II, Commander of 617 Squadron 1943-44). All have signed in blue inks to clear areas of the cover. Postmarked 8th October 1977. VG, 2