Christopher Riddle WW2 Veteran 601 Squadron Hand Signed FDC

STB042   A vintage original hand signed cover by WW2 veteran Christopher Riddle and limited to only 20 for worldwide distribution with official hand frank on the front authenticating his signature numbered 10 of the 20 series on reverse (see image 2) in outstanding condition.

Riddle joined No. 601 Squadron RAF, part of the Auxiliary Air Force in early 1938 and was called to full-time service in October 1939. Riddle flew with 601 Sqn throughout the Battle of Britain, along with his older brother Hugh. On 27 May 1940, over Dunkirk, Riddle probably destroyed a Bf 110.  He shared a Bf 110 on 11 July and a Do 17 on 4 September. He was promoted to Flight Lieutenant on 4 October 1940.

In January 1941 Riddle was posted to No. 10 Group RAF (RAF Box) as a Sector Controller. He was mentioned in dispatches in March 1941.He was promoted to Squadron Leader on 1 December 1941.Later in the war he was in the Far East at HQ Air South East Asia Command, in Ceylon and later Singapore. Riddle was released from the RAF in 1946 as a Squadron Leader.