{"product_id":"fleet-air-arm-distinguished-service-order-group-of-8-to-commander-j-sholto-douglas-royal-navy-late-raf-807-squadron-hms-ark-royal-malta-convoys-1941-includes-dso-campaign-stars-medals-with-research-notes-outstanding-and-excessively-rare-group","title":"Fleet Air Arm Distinguished Service Order Group of 8 to Commander J. Sholto Douglas Royal Navy (late RAF), 807 Squadron HMS Ark Royal Malta Convoys 1941, includes DSO, campaign stars \u0026 medals with research notes, outstanding and excessively rare group","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutstanding \u0026amp; Excessively Rare Fleet Air Arm DSO Group of 8\u003c\/strong\u003e Awarded to \u003cstrong\u003eCommander J. Sholto Douglas\u003c\/strong\u003e, Royal Navy (late Royal Air Force).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedals include:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinguished Service Order (DSO), G.VI.R., dated 1941 on reverse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndia General Service 1908-35, with clasps North West Frontier 1930-31 \u0026amp; Mohmand 1933\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1939-45 Star\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAtlantic Star\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfrica Star\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDefence Medal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWar Medal 1939-45\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoronation Medal 1953\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eMounted as worn, with FAA uniform wings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pre-war RAF pilot who served on the North-West Frontier (Mohmand operations 1933). Transferred to the Fleet Air Arm and commanded No. 807 Squadron (Fulmars) aboard HMS \u003cem\u003eArk Royal\u003c\/em\u003e during 1941 Malta convoys (Operations Substance \u0026amp; Halberd). He led aggressive attacks on Italian bombers, claiming a probable S.79 and damaging others. Awarded the DSO for courage and resolution in Mediterranean waters. Later served on other carriers until the end of the war. Died 2 November 1981.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA highly desirable and important Fleet Air Arm Malta convoy group with a strong research file. See history\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Britain","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56210941739387,"sku":"vc127","price":6500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0325\/6349\/files\/Image_260414_173623.jpg?v=1776377848","url":"https:\/\/buymilitarymedals.com\/products\/fleet-air-arm-distinguished-service-order-group-of-8-to-commander-j-sholto-douglas-royal-navy-late-raf-807-squadron-hms-ark-royal-malta-convoys-1941-includes-dso-campaign-stars-medals-with-research-notes-outstanding-and-excessively-rare-group","provider":"BuyMilitaryMedals.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}