5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Flying Legends - Sir Douglas Bader; Silver Proof
2008 year| Silver (.925) | 28.28 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | Jersey (British Crown dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2008 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 JEP = USD 6.55 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#397415 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Portraits of Group Captain Sir Leonard Cheshire VC and Group Captain Sir Douglas Bader with aircraft above
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HISTORY OF THE ROYAL AIR FORCE
FLYING LEGENDS
FIVE POUNDS
Edge
Milled
Comment
The RAF produced many legendary figures in
World War II. Two of the most amazing were Group Captain Leonard Cheshire VC and Douglas Bader, Leonard Cheshire joined the RAF in June 1940 and in August was awarded the DSO. He continued flying until 1943 when he became Station Officer Commanding RAF Marston Moor in March, the youngest Group Captain in the RAF. He disliked his desk job and was happy to return to operations, taking over from Guy Gibson as commander of the legendary 617 "Dambuster" Squadron in September 1943. Douglas Bader joined the RAF as a Cadet at RAF Cranwell in 1928. In 1931 he crashed his Bristol Bulldog, and subsequently lost both his legs. After overcoming initial opposition he rejoined the RAF and became one of the most successful pilots of WWII, shooting down 23 German aircraft. On 9 August 1941 he was shot down over France and taken prisoner. He made several escape attempts before being sent to the notorious Colditz Castle.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design depicting Sir Douglas Bader, a famous British pilot who lost his legs during World War II and went on to become a flying ace. The coin's design shows Bader standing on a wing of a Spitfire aircraft, with his prosthetic legs visible, symbolizing his determination and courage in the face of adversity.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 25000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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