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Hugh Dick Janvrin
| Vice-Admiral Sir Hugh Dick Janvrin KCB CB DSO Royal Navy (deceased) 'Dick' Janvrin joined the Royal Navy as a Cadet in 1929, working his way up the service before joining the fleet Air Arm before the war. He became a qualified FAA Observer, flying Swordfish. He was in the front line of some of the most daring Swordfish missions, including the legendary attack at Taranto, where he flew as Observer with 815 Squadron on the lead Pathfinder aircraft. After the war 'Dick' Janvrin commanded several warships, including HMS Broadsword, and the aircraft carrier HMS victorious. He died on 15th January 1993. |
Items Signed by Vice-Admiral Sir Hugh Dick Janvrin KCB CB DSO Royal Navy (deceased) |
| Clipped Signature - Sir Richard Janvrin. Price : £50.00 | Joined the Royal Navy in 1929 then flew as an observer in Swordfish with the Fleet Air Arm, and was in one of two of the Pathfinder aircraft at the Battle of Taranto. Post war he commanded ships includng HMS Broadsword and HMS Victorious. He died ...... | |
| Swordfish Attack at Taranto by Robert Taylor. Price : £125.00 | On November 11, 1940 a group of 21 slow, outdated Swordfish biplanes attacked and crippled the Italian Fleet in the heavily defended port of Taranto. One of the most daring raids of World War II captured in this print for posterity. ...... | |
| Swordfish Attack at Taranto by Robert Taylor. (Y) SOLD OUT | On November 11, 1940 a group of 21 slow, outdated Swordfish biplanes attacked and crippled the Italian Fleet in the heavily defended port of Taranto. One of the most daring raids of World War II captured in this print for posterity. ...... | NOT AVAILABLE |
Packs with at least one item featuring the signature of Vice-Admiral Sir Hugh Dick Janvrin KCB CB DSO Royal Navy (deceased) |
Pack 521. Pack of two WW2 Swordfish aircraft prints by Rpbert Taylor and Anthony Saunders. Pack Price : £175.00 Saving : £120 | Aviation Print Pack. ...... Titles in this pack : Swordfish Attack at Taranto by Robert Taylor. Raid on Taranto by Anthony Saunders |
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