AUTOGRAPHS, LETTERS & MANUSCRIPTS
By International Autograph Auctions
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Oct 30, 2019
Urbanizacion El Real del Campanario. E-12, Bajo B 29688 Estepona (Malaga). SPAIN, Spain
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LOT 424:
BARKER WILLAIM GEORGE: (1894-1930) Known as ''Billy Barker''. Canadian Fighter Ace during First World War. A ...
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Sold for: €1,900
Start price:
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450
Estimated price :
€450 - €680
Buyer's Premium: 22.5%
VAT: 17%
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BARKER WILLAIM GEORGE: (1894-1930) Known as ''Billy Barker''. Canadian Fighter Ace during First World War. A Victoria Cross recipient. Barker is the most decorated serviceman in the history of Canada. D.S., `W. G. Barker´, in his capacity as Commanding 139 Squadron, one page, folio, brown paper, Trento and Pergine, France, 13th September 1918. The partially printed document, completed in typescript, is a Combat Report (headed Combats in the Air), corresponding to the 139 Squadron, aeroplane B.F. 8084 8078, at 9-0 a.m., the Remarks being `Ten E.A., D.5´s and one 2-seater. Pilots poor´, and the narrative stating, in part, '
Captain Dalrymplewas then attacked by another D.3. from the right and below. Pilot side slipped to the right placing his Observer, Lt. Beagle, in position. Observer fired 3 drums into the E.A. from about 50 yards range. During the last drum this E.A. turned over and burst into flames..´ A lengthy and very interesting combat report. Barker died in an aircraft crash at the early age of 35. His funeral has been the largest national state event in Toronto´s history. VG £400-600
