Zulu Lloyd Combat Report

[rainbase]

Sept. 13, 2008. This caught my eye while searching book listings. Buy It Now for .... (take a deep breath) ONLY $4,000.

Original RFC ACE signed Combat Report!!!
This is a rare, once in a lifetime opportunity to own a 100% original, ace signed combat report of a documented kill. The Allied flyer was none other than George Lawrence "Zulu" Lloyd. As might be guessed from his nickname, he was a South African, and one of only 45 So. African aces flying with the RFC. Total of 8 kills altogether. First 4 were scored flying Nieuport Scouts with 60 Squadron. Transferred to 40 Squadron as a Flight Commander and scored 4 more. Flew with and was friends with Mick Mannock for a time I believe. This authentic report, type written and hand signed by Lloyd in pencil, is a description of his confirmed 6th victory. Scored over an Albatross DV east of LENS. As can be seen in the narrative, Lloyd had a change of mind after typing the report and made an addition in pencil. Professionnally framed and matted the frame measures 14 1/2" X 26". The report is absolutely original and countersigned by Major L. A. Tilney, who was Officer Commanding 40 Squadron. The RFC wing is a repro and below that is a brief bio of Lloyd along with his victory score. The outer edges of the frame have a few minor nicks, other than that no damage anywhere. This has been one of the prides of my collection for many years. I hate to see it go but when money is tight you do what you have to. Rare, rare opportunity to own such a wonderful piece of WW1 aeronautical history. And from a truly select group of aviators. Lloyd survived the war, moved to the US and married Martha Boswell, one of the Boswell sisters singing trio of the 30's. Lived in Peekskill, NY. One last note....ignore any postal pricing mandated by ebays ridiculous policies...Actual packaging, shipping and handling (ins will be required) will be handled by my local shipping company and common carrier. Price will be calculated after close of auction to winning bidders location. Email me directly through "contact seller" with mailing address and I'll quote actual charges, nothing estimated.

[Rick]

If it is indeed the original, sounds to me as though it may be one of the CRs 'lifted' from the PRO. R.

[Rick]

Alex Revel and/or Norman Franks and/or anyone with the knowledge: Can you please provide some more details on the who, when and what was stolen from the PRO ? Thanks, Rick

[Frank_Olynyk]

Rick,
If you want his name, I will send it to you in a PM. I can tell you that the police recovered at least four post office mail tubs (white plastic tubs used for sorting mail) of World War 1 material, and at least three tubs of World War 2 material. The World War 1 material was mostly Air 1, and included many combat reports, and some pages (sometimes cut out) from Squadron Record Books. For some reason he liked reports dated April 21, 1918. The WW2 material was similar, combat reports from Air 50, and Squadron Record Books from Air 27. I believe there was material stolen from other record groups (WO=War Office, maybe HO=Home Office, etc). I have the feeling the WW2 material (at least the combat reports) was recovered, but I know a fair amount of WW1 material was not recovered, and appears to have been sold in the US, and maybe elsewhere.

Frank.

[Shredward]

Bidding ended, reserve not met.
So, it's still there, if the authorities can pursue it.
shredward