Original British WWII RAF Harvard I & I Trainer and Spitfire Aircraft Control Stick Yoke with Reproduced Housing & Wiring on Functional Display Board with Small Model Japanese Artwork & Posters he personally led the 4th

he personally led the 4th Armored into combat in France after the Normandy breakout as part of Operation Cobra and was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross

However it was later purchased and brought back

so there is definitely some research potential here

The best part of this set is the fact that it still retains the original build instructions sheet

with the ricasso marked with the maker information:

Original British WWII RAF Harvard I & I Trainer and Spitfire Aircraft Control Stick Yoke with Reproduced Housing & Wiring on Functional Display Board with Small Model Japanese Artwork & Posters he personally led the 4thOriginal Item. One of a Kind. This is a tremendously interesting British WWII RAF aircraft spade control grip, clearly stamped AH2242 and now configured with a hand operated brake lever in the configuration of British fighters such as the Supermarine Spitfire. The original aircraft component has been incorporated into a professionally constructed reproduction control housing with functional gearing and wiring, creating an impressive working display.