Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Three: Sergeant A. Wheatcroft, Royal Air Force

General Service 1962-2007, 1 clasp, Northern Ireland (Cpl. A Wheatcroft (S8081499) RAF); South Atlantic 1982, with rosette (Sgt A Wheatcroft (S8081499) RAF); Royal Air Force L.S. & G.C., E.II.R., 2nd issue (Sgt A Wheatcroft (S8081499) RAF) mounted on card for display, generally good very fine (3) £600-£800

Arthur Wheatcroft was born in Yorkshire in April 1952, and enlisted in the Royal Air Force in December 1969. He was posted to No. 1 Radio School in February 1970, and then subsequently served in various radar trades throughout his service - including at Ulster Radar, R.A.F. Bishops Court, Northern Ireland, from November 1977 to May 1980. Wheatcroft served on detachment from N. 2 Radio School for the Falklands - seeing service on the MV Tor Calendonia (a requisitioned Cargo Vessel owned by the Tor Line) and the MV Sain Edmund (a requisitioned Ferry owned by British Rail Sealink UK, which was converted to have helipads, and SATNAV/SATCOM equipment installed).

After the Falklands, Wheatcroft was posted to UKADGE SST/No. 144 SU Wattisham, and R.A.F. Boumer. He ended his service career as an Electronic Technician (Air Defence) in the rank of Chief Technician. Wheatcroft was discharged on 28 April 1992, having completed 22 years’ service.

Sold with copied service record.