RAFA 20 RFDC The Bomber Aicraft which fought in the Battle of Britain signed Oberst Ralph von Rettberg Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross Cover produced as part of the 50th Anniversary of WWII RAFA covers. Cover depicts Handley Page Hampdens of 83 Squadron attacking invasion barges in Docks in Antwerp 15/16 September Cover bears Belize 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain aircraft stamp cancelled Belize First Day of Issue CDS.
Cover has been signed by Oberst Ralph von Rettberg Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross Born 01.03.1911 Bad Homburg v.d. Höhe Rettburg joined ZG 26 in 1937 and was promoted Squadron Commander of 1./ZG 26 on 1 April 1940. Shortly afterwards he was promoted Group Commander II./ZG26 and led it during the Blitzkrieg on France, the Battle of Britain, the Balkans, and in Russia. His Knight’s Cross was awarded on the 14 June 1941 while a Captain and four victories to his name. Early in 1942 with the rank of Wing Commander he was tasked to form the new ZG 2 in Russia. From 12 January 1942 he headed the new ZG 26 based in the Mediterranean area and carrying out home defence duties until late September 1943. After which he was posted to various staff positions within the German airline, and with the 4. Flying Training-Division. We usually have lots of other items up for sale so why not have a look |