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Alan Walter Gear DFC - Cranston-Military-Prints.com Aviation Art Store
Aviation Art Collecton - Alan Walter Gear DFC

Born in 1916, Alan Gear was posted to No.32 Sqn flying Hurricanes in early October 1940 during the Battle of Britain. After a year with the squadron he became an instructor, returning to action with No.72 Sqn in October 1942 and going to North Africa. During his time there he claimed an Me109 and Ju87 plus a further two aircraft damaged. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross in July 1943 before becoming a test pilot that October. In January 1944 the engine on his aircraft failed and he suffered severe injuries in the resulting crash. Having never returned to flying he was invalided out of the RAF in January 1945. Known for his enormous handlebar moustache post-war, he died on 22nd May 2003.



Died : 2003
Based on many years of experience in dealing with thousands of aviation signatures, we have estimated the value this signature adds to a print as £45


Clipped Signature - Alan Gear.


Clipped Signature - Alan Gear.

Joined No.32 Sqn flying Hurricanes in October 1940 during the Battle of Britain. After a period instructing he joined No.72 Sqn in North Africa, claiming a Ju87 and Me109. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and became a test pilot but was severely injured in a crash in January 1944 and left the RAF. He died in 2003.

Please note that this particular signature has been written in pen - not in pencil like most of our signatures.
Item Code : CLP2844Clipped Signature - Alan Gear. - Editions Available
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Died : 2003
Alan Walter Gear DFC (deceased)
Born in 1916, Alan Gear was posted to No.32 Sqn flying Hurricanes in early October 1940 during the Battle of Britain. After a year with the squadron he became an instructor, returning to action with No.72 Sqn in October 1942 and going to North Africa. During his time there he claimed an Me109 and Ju87 plus a further two aircraft damaged. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross in July 1943 before becoming a test pilot that October. In January 1944 the engine on his aircraft failed and
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