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Auction: 19003 - Orders, Decorations and Medals
Lot: 594

An Omega wristwatch, the gift of Air Vice-Marshal James Edgar 'Johnnie' Johnson, C.B., C.B.E., D.S.O. & 2 Bars, D.F.C. & Bar, Royal Air Force

In fine working order, the case unmarked to reverse, replacement glass, accompanied by a receipt from Watches of Switzerland, dated 24 August 2018, noting a full service and replacement leather Omega strap and buckle, generally very fine

Accompanied by a handwritten letter upon headed notepaper stating:

'Omega Watch. This watch was given to me on my sixteenth birthday by my uncle & godfather, Air Vice-Marshal 'Johnnie' Johnson. He had bought the watch in the late 40's and, after just over 25 years, it was still going strong and was a much-appreciated gift from a favourite uncle. I wore the watch for many years and it has seen many Johnson family occasions where Johnnie would entertain us all with stories of his exploits as a Spitfire pilot. The watch has recently been overhauled by Omega & is offered for sale by myself.'

To be sold with the following items:

(i)
A hardback copy of Wing Leader by J. E. Johnson, inscribed to inner cover 'Ross and Betty, from Johnnie and Paula, 18 Sept.56', and Full Circle by J. E. Johnson, inscribed to inner cover 'Ross and Betty, from Johnnie and Paula, 14th November 1964, on our 22nd wedding anniversary', dust jackets in very poor condition, their contents considerably better.

(ii)
A fine limited edition print, 'Combat over the Pas de Calais, Johnnie Johnson's Spitfire Vb, 21 September 1941', by artist Simon Smith, No. 78/500, bearing the pencil signature of Air Vice-Marshal J. E. 'Johnnie' Johnson, in good condition, unmounted, approx. 59cm x 43cm; a second limited edition print, 'Fighter General' by artist Graham Lothian, No. 406/500, bearing the pencil signature of J. E. Johnson and eight contemporary Allied and German fighter pilots, unmounted, approx. 75cm x 54cm, minor fraying to edges, in good condition otherwise.


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Estimate
£1,200 to £1,500

Starting price
£1100