AN incredible record of an RAF fighter pilot's war-time bravery, showcased during the Antiques Roadshow’s visit to Colchester, could fetch a whopping £60,000 if it went under the hammer, experts say.

The popular prime-time BBC programme unearthed many spectacular family treasures when it came to the city's Firstsite gallery earlier this year.

The second episode of the roadshow’s visit to Colchester aired on Sunday evening, featuring a war-time wedding dress, an instruction book on the ancient art of paper folding, and a copper dish which was rescued from a skip not once, but twice.

History - The collection of George Shedden's logbook and medals, presented by his daughter History - The collection of George Shedden's logbook and medals, presented by his daughter (Image: BBC Studios) But the star of the show was the final item in the hour-long programme - the flight logbook of Second World War pilot George Shedden, presented by his daughter.

The logbook and other writings contained details of his missions, and how he fought alongside celebrated air ace Douglas Bader.

George was shot down during the Battle of Britain.

When he attempted to bail out, the brave airman found himself trapped in the cockpit by his shoe.

Further notes by George revealed how he had worn his own shoes because he didn’t like the RAF lace-ups, and how that had saved his life by allowing him to get free from the aircraft at 1,500ft.

When told the collection and logbook could sell for £60,000 at auction, George’s daughter insisted: “Well, it’s staying in the family.”

Enthusiast - This collection of Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre ceramics could fetch up to £30,000 at auctionEnthusiast - This collection of Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre ceramics could fetch up to £30,000 at auction (Image: BBC Studios) A man's collection of Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre ceramics made by Daisy Makeig Jones during the First World War also impressed the Antiques Roadshow team.

Expert Serhat Ahmet said there was a “strong market” for the collection, and it could make £30,000 at auction.

The man’s wife, who had said she wanted to put “nibbles” in the ceramics, was happy to keep them.

Charming - The Swiss singing bird automaton box was called a thing of wonder by antiques expert Cristian BeadmanCharming - The Swiss singing bird automaton box was called a 'thing of wonder' by antiques expert Cristian Beadman (Image: BBC Studios) Expert Cristian Beadman was charmed by a Swiss box which contained an incredibly lifelike singing bird which “hasn’t got a feather out of place” in 200 years.

The singing bird automaton box, with its hawksbill turtle shell, enamel and alpine scene in perfect condition, could fetch between £20,000 to £40,000 at auction.

Mr Beadman said: “I’ll never see one of those again — it’s a thing of wonder.”

The full episode - series 47, episode 10 - is available on BBC iPlayer.