A World War II AFC group of six awarded to Flight Lieutenant Frank J Lewis (born 7.4.1916; No

A World War II AFC group of six awarded to Flight Lieutenant Frank J Lewis (born 7.4.1916; No 79250): An Air Force Cross, a 1935-1945 Star, an Aircrew Europe Star (copy), an Africa Star with North Africa 1942-3 clasp, a Defence medal, a 1939-45 War Medal with oak leaf, together with three RAF pilot log books starting on 7th December 1937 and finishing on 19th October 1945, showing a total of 2,756 hours and 35 minutes. Aircraft flown include a Tiger Moth, Blenheim, Anson, Whitley, Tomahawk, Hurricane, Liberator Horsa Glider, Wellington and Junkers JU52. He was in Squadrons 108,37, 23, 22,81,93 and 3 amongst others. A notable entry in Log Book 2 (11.11.42) “W/O Lewis of 108 Squadron on 15th October 1942 while preparing for a bombing run over the Tobruk area the port engine failed. The Captain showed a high standard of skill and airmanship in difficulty and successfully effected a belly landing at base. His excellent flying undoubtedly resulted in the return of the aircraft and crew.” Signed by Wing Commander Rankin, Officer Commanding 37 Squadron. In addition four Ministry of Civil Aviation pilot log books for his 25 years as a BEA commercial pilot flying mainly Vicker’s Viscounts; a framed Royal citation for his Air Force medal; a framed record with RAF wings relating to an entry in the London Gazette 1st January 1942; a small photograph of the recipient in BEA uniform and a framed large pencil drawing of the recipient signed and dated indistinctly