British pilot who lost both his legs in 1931 but continued to fly in WWII with the use of artificial limbs. TLS, one page both sides, 8.25 x 8, personal letterhead, June 12, 1967. Letter to Edward Sims. In part, 'I am honoured that you should ask me to write a foreward to this book but I put it to Cassells that perhaps I was the wrong chap since I figure in the book and it is difficult to write with any conviction when there is a whole chapter in the book saying what a decent chap I am!.' In fine condition, with expected folds. RRAuction COA.
