A rare 1958 Malaya Helicopter Pilots D.F.C., 1954 A.F.C. group of five awarded to Squadron Leader J. H. Liversidge, Royal Air Force A skilled and long-served Pilot, Liversidge flew during the Second World War before moving into the jet age, latterly becoming a skilled Helicopter operator in the thick jungles of Malaya - he flew almost constantly in the Sycamores of No. 194 Squadron from 1956-58 His final posting was Commanding the Helicopter Section of the Queens Flight at Benson, which saw his passengers include a veritable Whos Who of Royal and Military figures; Liversidge was tragically killed in an air crash in December 1967 Distinguished Flying Cross, E.II.R., the reverse officially dated 1958; Air Force Cross, E.II.R., the reverse officially dated 1954; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Malaya (Flt. Lt. J. H. Liversidge. R.A.F.), mounted court-style as worn, good very fine (5)
