Dec. 2023 Militaria & Collectibles Auction
Lot 176:
Description
RAF Royal Air Force Ace Pilot Reade Tilley Signed 121st Eagle Squadron Leather Patch. This item comes with a Certificate of Authenticity and a Reade Tilley Biography. The Eagle Squadron Commemorative Patch is numbered 57/1000. Reade Tilley was a World War II American Ace who fought with the RAF. He is credited with seven victories, all of which were scored while flying with Eagle Squadrons of the RAF. Following the war, he became deeply involved in the Air Force information field. During the Cold War he helped General Curtis LeMay set up SAC. Reade served as director of information for U.S. Air Forces in Europe during the Berlin Airlift, became the architect for the Strategic Air Command’s public information program, and served as director of information for Pacific Air Forces during the Vietnam conflict. After retiring from the Air Force, he became an independent public relations consultant. Approximate diameter size is 6 inches. Excellent overall condition.
Condition: See Description for Condition Report.
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