With 30% commission they are going to be costly lots!

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Also York MV 100 from 511 Squadron flew many dignitaries for the important conferences held in the Middle East and onto Teheran (Op Eureka) from November 1943 onwards to discuss the invasion of Europe etc with Churchill Stalin and Roosevelt. It was the responsibility of the Flight engineer to provide food and drink for the guests (as well as a few games of cards – which Churchill is recorded as having taken part on occasions). 24 Squadron under 24 Group also flew VIP’s in York aircraft.

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I agree with your thoughts Andy, and Fred Sutherland (RCAF) is still alive in Canada I believe.

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Sorry that the family have not achieved the estimate (and reserve) value that they were advised of by the Auctioneers. Less worried that the Auctioneer has missed out of the buyers premium which, I think, would have been another £24,500. I may be wrong but I expect the family will still have to pay costs to the Auctioneer for listing despite not selling.

The advertisement of the sale would be enough for the auction house

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