97/Deverill Collection Overview
Name/Title
97/Deverill Collection OverviewEntry/Object ID
2021.500.17Description
Ernest Alfred Deverill, pilot, 97 Squadron. Collection Overview.Context
Currently on display at RAF Wyton, Heritage Centre: MEDAL GROUP (FRAMED AND GLAZED) Distinguished Flying Cross George V, dated 1942 to reverse, with second award clasp dated 1942 to reverse Air Force Cross, dated 1943 to reverse Distinguished Flying Medal to 565503 Sgt. E.A. Deverill, R.A.F 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star with Air Crew Europe clasp; WWI Defence Medal; WWII War Medal + Three medal boxes of issue LOGBOOKS (2) Pilot's Flying Log Books, covering full service from 5 Apr 1938 to 16 Dec 1943 FRAMED AND GLAZED ITEMS Photograph of Deverill with pilot’s wings and uniform medal ribbons Five photographs of Deverill with Queen Mother, one portrait photograph, two letters Augsburg raid frame with two photographs, letter, and press cutting Condolence items including telegram confirming death, and four other items ___________________________________ Additional Items (not at RAF Wyton) LETTER (2 pages) re the dramatic incident in Coastal Command which won him the DFM. PHOTOGRAPHS Some RAF and some family-related OFFICIAL CORRESPONDENCE For example, regarding his death, such as letter of condolence from Dunnicliffe (CO of 97 Squadron) to Mrs Deverill. Large portrait photograph of Deverill NEWSPAPER CUTTINGSCollection
97 Squadron, YDEV: ERNEST DEVERILL COLLECTIONCategory
QAD: Personal - mixed items