Pegasus Plaque (arnhem) question

ahaley · 07-10-2007, 04:37 PM

My Grandad had an oblong two-sided plaque (about 3x6 inches), made from Aluminium (I think) with an image of Pegasus on one side, and an inscription on the other. He was an aircraft fitter for De Havilland at Broughton during WW2, and I'm wondering if they had something to do with the gliders at Arnhem? Sadly the plaque was stolen some years ago, but I'd really like to know its history, and perhaps find a replacement.

I've Googled but without success, so any clues?

kfz · 07-10-2007, 06:45 PM

The closest I can find is British Aerospace Chester has sprts and social. See if you can get in touch with some of their old boys, their bound to have some old boys on the books who remember.

If you Grandad was an employee then try contacting HR. See if you can get some info there

Kev

CROONAERT · 07-10-2007, 09:49 PM

There were special souvenir "tickets" produced in a limited number for the film "Theirs is the Glory" upon its release (in ? 1946?) that match the description you have given. These "tickets" were made from glider aluminium and were individually numbered.

Sounds like a possibility?

Dave.

(PS replicas have recently been made, so you might be in luck)

Paul Reed · 07-10-2007, 11:02 PM

Would agree with Dave, it sounds like one of the souvenirs for the film. Copies often turn up on eBay.

airborne medic · 08-10-2007, 09:51 AM

Just to say that if you do see one for sale be careful... a reproduction ticket was down for the special DVD issued for the 60th anniversary of the film Theirs is the Glory in 2006......

07-10-2007, 04:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
ahaley Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1	Pegasus Plaque (arnhem) question My Grandad had an oblong two-sided plaque (about 3x6 inches), made from Aluminium (I think) with an image of Pegasus on one side, and an inscription on the other. He was an aircraft fitter for De Havilland at Broughton during WW2, and I'm wondering if they had something to do with the gliders at Arnhem? Sadly the plaque was stolen some years ago, but I'd really like to know its history, and perhaps find a replacement. I've Googled but without success, so any clues?

07-10-2007, 09:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
CROONAERT Vejovis Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 801	There were special souvenir "tickets" produced in a limited number for the film "Theirs is the Glory" upon its release (in ? 1946?) that match the description you have given. These "tickets" were made from glider aluminium and were individually numbered. Sounds like a possibility? Dave. (PS replicas have recently been made, so you might be in luck) __________________ In memory of 1440313 Gnr.Michael O'Mara, 155th Bty, 52nd (East Lancs) L.A.A.Regt (TA) R.A. - severely wounded near Arras in May 1940 and who took nearly 21 years to eventually die of his injuries. website: http://pathsofglory.co.uk

07-10-2007, 11:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
Paul Reed Ubique Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Kent/France Posts: 3,600	Would agree with Dave, it sounds like one of the souvenirs for the film. Copies often turn up on eBay. __________________ The WW2 Society: Remembering those from Britain & The Commonwealth who served 1939-45 - http://www.battlefieldsww2.50megs.com/ww2_society.htm

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kfz Very Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Lancashire, UK Posts: 1,143	The closest I can find is British Aerospace Chester has sprts and social. See if you can get in touch with some of their old boys, their bound to have some old boys on the books who remember. If you Grandad was an employee then try contacting HR. See if you can get some info there Kev

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airborne medic Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Lancashire Posts: 249	Just to say that if you do see one for sale be careful... a reproduction ticket was down for the special DVD issued for the 60th anniversary of the film Theirs is the Glory in 2006......

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