~SOLD~REID William REID William William Reid, VC, (December 21, 1921 – November 28, 2001) On 3 November 1943 on the way to Düsseldorf, Germany, Flight Lieutenant Reid's windscreen was shattered by fire from a Messerschmitt and the gun turrets and cockpit badly damaged. Saying nothing of his multiple injuries, he continued on his mission and soon afterwards was attacked again, his navigator being killed and the wireless operator fatally wounded. He was wounded again, and also the flight engineer, while the Lancaster received more serious damage. Pressing on to his target, Flight Lieutenant Reid released his bombs, then set course for home and in spite of growing weakness from loss of blood, managed to land his crippled aircraft safely. Two signed items 1) Signed first day cover from 1969 mailed from Washington 2) 4" x 6 1/4" Photo signed on reverse. The photo was glued to the back of the first day cover and was removed at some point.Border of photo on the left side has been trimmed. Nice set,excellent bold autographs. Price: $0.00 Please contact us before ordering to confirm availability and shipping costs. Buy now with your credit card SOLD~REID William "> other ways to buy