Etsy - LouChristieAntiques Vintage Framed Lithograph Print Major Lanoe Hawker De Havilland D. H. 2 World War One

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This is a vintage framed print ready for hanging. The frame is about 15 long by 12 in height. Major Hawker was a World War I Victoria Cross recipient. Born in Hampshire, England, he served as a Captain in the 6th Squadron, Royal Air Corps & was the first British flying ace. Following an initial air victory in June, on July 25 1915, when on patrol Captain Hawkers brought down three German aircraft near Ypres, Belgium. He later went on to score a total of seven confirmed air combat victories. For most prestigious gallantry in the face of the enemy, he was promoted to Major & was the first pilot to receive the Victoria Cross. He was later killed in a dogfight with the legendary German ace the Red Baron Manfred von Richthofen over Bapaume, France. All prices are firm. We do not respond to offers. Vintage Framed Lithograph Print Major Lanoe Hawker De Havilland D. H. 2 World War One
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