Spink London are to auction the medals awarded to ‘Daisy’ Sismore, The Man Who Left Goering ‘Speechless in Berlin’. The auction is to be held on the 24th July 2014.
Originally Posted by The Telegraph London : Obituary
On the morning of January 31 1943, Squadron Leader Reggie Reynolds and Sismore led a small force of Mosquitos on the RAF’s first daylight bombing attack on Berlin, a round trip of 1,100 miles. The bombers were ordered to arrive at exactly 11am, when Goering and Goebbels were due to address a rally commemorating the 10th anniversary celebrations of Hitler’s regime.
The Mosquitos flew at low level over Germany and, as they crossed the Elbe, climbed to 25,000ft for their attack, which was carried out exactly on time and photographed by Sismore as it happened.
On their return the crews were able to hear a tape recording from German radio. As the announcer introduced Goering to the crowds, bombs could be heard exploding. Goering never delivered his speech, and his constant boasts about the security of the Fatherland were proved to be empty promises. Among those decorated after the attack was Sismore, who was awarded a DFC.
Image Credit : Spink of London Press Release
Image Credit : Spink of London Press Release
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Air Commodore 'Daisy' Sismore (DSO, DFC **, AFC) : Spink of London Auction Details : Page 51
Telegraph Obituary 2nd April 2012
Sismore joined the RAF Volunteer Reserve and trained as an observer in 1939 (aged 18). In 1951 he trained as a pilot, and was responsible for developing jet night fighter tactics. In 1953 he was given command of No 29 Squadron, the RAF’s first jet night fighter squadron and equipped with the Meteor.
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