DES SCOTT ~ New Zealand Ace
40th Anniversary of 486(NZ) Squadron
Signed by Group Captain Des Scott
40th Anniversary 0f 486(NZ) Squadron FDC signed by
Group Captain Des Scott DSO OBE DFC*
Des Scott was one of New Zealand’s most famous war heroes. During the war he commanded 486 Squadron flying first with Hurricanes, then with Typhoons.
Later, Scott commanded 123 Wing comprising 4 squadrons of rocket firing Typhoons in the invasion of Europe.
An ace, Scott wrote about his adventures in his classic memoir ‘Typhoon Pilot’.
A limited edition 1982 First Day Cover in Fine condition.