Leonard Cheshire Signed Cut Signature (PSA) WWII Nagasaki British Observer

**Hand-Signed Cut Signature by Group Captain Geoffrey Leonard Cheshire, VC, OM, DSO & Two Bars, DFC – WWII RAF Bomber Pilot – Signed in Pencil – Encapsulated by PSA/DNA**

Presented for auction is a remarkable and historically significant **hand-signed cut signature by Group Captain Geoffrey Leonard Cheshire**, one of the most decorated and courageous Royal Air Force officers of the Second World War. This signature, signed neatly in **pencil**, is **encapsulated by PSA/DNA Authentication Services**, preserving its authenticity and legacy for generations.

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### **Biography of Group Captain Geoffrey Leonard Cheshire**

**Group Captain Geoffrey Leonard Cheshire, VC, OM, DSO & Two Bars, DFC (1917–1992)** was a legendary British Royal Air Force bomber pilot and one of the most highly decorated servicemen of WWII. His exemplary valor, innovation in aerial operations, and post-war humanitarian work earned him enduring recognition in British and international history.

Cheshire began flying with the **RAF Bomber Command** early in the war and quickly rose through the ranks due to his outstanding skill and leadership. He flew numerous dangerous missions in aircraft such as the **Avro Lancaster**, commanding both No. 76 Squadron and the elite **No. 617 Squadron**—the famed “Dambusters.” He developed new low-level marking techniques to improve bombing accuracy and volunteered for some of the most hazardous operations.

In 1944, at just 27 years old, Cheshire was awarded the **Victoria Cross**, the United Kingdom’s highest military decoration for gallantry, for sustained courage and innovation in operations that pushed the boundaries of what was possible in aerial warfare. His citation highlighted not only the volume of missions flown but his "outstanding resolution and courage."

In 1945, Cheshire was one of the **official British observers of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki**, witnessing firsthand the destructive power of the new weapon.

After the war, he dedicated his life to humanitarian causes, founding the **Leonard Cheshire Disability** charity, which became one of the world’s largest organizations supporting people with disabilities.

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### **Item Features**

- **Signer**: Group Captain Geoffrey Leonard Cheshire, VC

- **Role**: RAF Bomber Command pilot and commander; observer of Nagasaki bombing

- **Military Honors**: Victoria Cross, Order of Merit, Distinguished Service Order with two Bars, Distinguished Flying Cross

- **Medium**: Hand-signed cut signature in **pencil**

- **Authentication**: **Encapsulated by PSA/DNA Authentication Services**

- **Condition**: Signature remains crisp and clear, preserved within PSA’s secure tamper-evident holder

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### **Summary**

This exceptional autograph of **Group Captain Leonard Cheshire**, a **Victoria Cross recipient** and one of the RAF’s most revered WWII heroes, represents a rare and meaningful piece of 20th-century history. His legacy as both a wartime leader and peacetime humanitarian continues to inspire.

Professionally **encapsulated by PSA/DNA**, this signature is a distinguished acquisition for collectors of **WWII memorabilia**, **aviation history**, or those who honor the sacrifices and valor of **military legends**.

A portion of the sale of this auction will be donated to the General James. H Doolittle Scholarship Fund. The General James H. Doolittle Scholarship Fund was founded to assist college students by awarding one scholarship annually in the maximum amount of $5,000 to a deserving student who is pursuing a baccalaureate or advanced degree in aeronautical engineering or an aerospace science. Students are selected based on their scholastic achievement, school and community participation, demonstrated leadership potential and financial need. More information can be found at the Doolittle Scholarship Funds’ website.

The autograph(s) has been authenticated and encapsulated by PSA/DNA for authenticity purposes.

Authentication: PSA Encapsulated

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