An Early & Rare DISTINGUISHED FLYING MEDAL (1941)

Aircrew Europe Star,
1939-45 Star,
Defence Medal.
War Medal,
QEII L.S.G.C. & Bar. Group of six:
To 581158. Sgt . F.H. PARKS R.A.F. (58 Squadron) WHITELY BOMBERS. (Linton -on-Ouse )
Frank Harold Parks was born in Eastbourne in 1921 and prior to enlistment he had been training as an electrician. He joined the RAF in 1937....and flew as NAVIGATOR / BOMB AIMER on the very early Whitely Bombers at the start of WW2

(RECOMMENDATION FOR DFM )

Sgt PARKES has completed 16 operational flights ( we have just 11 listed) including attacks on Berlin , Leuna, the Channel Ports and other targets in enemy country. In spite of being delayed in his training through illness, Sgt Parks quickly became a reliable and courageous Navigator and Bomb Aimer. His coolness and gallantry in the face of enemy opposition has been outstanding.

Comes complete with a large folder of research and operational flying log copies.

AN EXCELLENT & RARE EARLY AWARD WITH 'SUPER LONG' SERVICE DENOTED BY A SECOND AWARD CLASP TO HIS QEII LONG SERVICE MEDAL.

........SOLD (Part exchanges welcome )