I would realy apriciate any info on Squadron leader R.Coates. I have looked up some sites on google, i think he was part of 487 squadron. He did win the DFC. looking for more info or picture or link to site . Regards Paul.
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Originally posted by Mike Swan View PostPaul,
I thought the squadron number sounded familiar. It's a RNZAF unit and was later equipped with Mosquitos.
It also participated in the famous Amiens Prison raid and the attack on the Gestapo HQ at Aarhus, Denmark.
You possibly have a superb piece of history in your possession.
Mike
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Hi Brent , I've seen a no' of named RNZAF named pilot tunics with out the NZ defence ribbon. And 'R' may stand for Reginald as in those days it was very common to take a middle name as a preference....My own father & Grandfather did the same. Then again it could all be put togeather
But I agree, with those ribbons he will be very well documented !
Greg
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V.R. Coates
I believe the uniform belonged to V.R. Coates. His serial number is 54395 and he is listed as both V.R. Coates and Ronald Coates in the London Gazette.
He received the DFC in 1944 and the AFC in 1949. He served during the war with 149 Squadron. He achieved the rank of Squadron Leader in 1954.
I suspect that the tunic is just post-war, owing to the "King's crown" wing and the presence of the AFC ribbon. As such the value would be around $300 - $600.
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Originally posted by Greg B View PostHi Brent , I've seen a no' of named RNZAF named pilot tunics with out the NZ defence ribbon. And 'R' may stand for Reginald as in those days it was very common to take a middle name as a preference....My own father & Grandfather did the same. Then again it could all be put togeather
But I agree, with those ribbons he will be very well documented !
Greg
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