HMS Fidelity - Signed by 27 WWII SOE & French Resistance fighters - OBO
- Signed
- Used
Seller: Military Book & Autograph Store, Cheyenne, WY, U.S.A.Military Book & Autograph Store
AbeBooks seller since June 11, 2026
Condition: Used - Very good
£ 733.31
Quantity: 1 available
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Will consider offers. HMS Fidelity (D57) was a Special Service Vessel of the British Royal Navy during World War II, originally a French merchant ship named Le Rhin. Construction and Commissioning Built in 1920 by H. & C. Grayson Ltd. in Liverpool. Converted to a British naval vessel in June 1940 and commissioned on September 24, 1940 . Operational Role Served primarily as a Q-Ship, designed to lure enemy submarines into attacking, then counterattack . In 1941, it was utilized by the Special Operations Executive (SOE) for clandestine missions, transporting agents and equipment to southern France . Notable Events On December 28, 1942, HMS Fidelity fell behind its convoy due to engine troubles during convoy ONS-154 . The crew was diverse, comprising individuals from various nationalities, including French and Arab sailors Signed by 27 WWII SOE Freedom fighters and French Resistence fighters Pat CHERAMY mARquIs de ganay CYRIL WATNEY JACQUES Le Grelle JACQUELINE nearne CONSTANCE SPENcer HARRY VERLANDER SUE Ryder JOSEPH COOMBE-Tenant MAURICE BUCKMASTER BROOKE RICHARDS NANCY WAKE FRANCIS CAMMAERTS JACK MACFARLANE Vera atkins DOROTHy Baden dowell Pearl witherlington cornioley Dennis cilitary Daykell Oakley hill Ode tie hallowes Jean dupuy Monty woodhouse Patrick Lee fermor Olaf Reed Olsen Xan fielding Eddy Myers Leo mark George Starr.…
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- HMS Fidelity - Signed by 27 WWII SOE & French Resistance fighters - OBO
- Condition
- Very good
- Signed
- Signed by Author(s)
- Item weight
- 1 pound
- Dimensions
- 4 inches width by 8 inches height by 1 inch depth
Military Book & Autograph Store
Cheyenne, WY, U.S.A.
AbeBooks seller since June 11, 2026
Shipping rates within U.S.A.
| Item | 5 to 14 business days | 3 to 6 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | £ 2.25 | £ 4.12 |
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Store description
Hi my name is Jim. I am married and have two kids 18 and 30. I have collected military signed books and autographs for 40+ years. I am selling off portions of my collection for others to enjoy. I am getting older and my wife and kids have no idea about this stuff and I would hate for it to end up in a landfill upon my death. I have extensive contacts in the military autograph collectors. I do fill want list if I can, please try me out. Thanks for looking. Please enquire with any questions you have.…
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Military Book & Autograph Store
WY, U.S.A.
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