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RARE Dambusters Multi SIGNED 1977 FDC Wallis Harris

RARE Dambusters Multi SIGNED 1977 FDC Wallis Harris
RARE Dambusters Multi SIGNED 1977 FDC Wallis Harris

RARE Dambusters Multi SIGNED 1977 FDC Wallis Harris
RARE Dambusters Multi SIGNED 1977 FDC Wallis Harris. Rare Anniversary cover for Barnes Wallis 90th Birthday produced in aid of Cheshire Homes. Released October 1977 and flown in Vulcan XL 317 of 617 Dambusters Squadron. MRAF Arthur Bomber Harris who led Bomber Command and met with Wallis, Cochrane and Gibson to discuss and approve the raid.

Bill Howarth - Front Gunner AJ-W. Les Munro pilot whose aircraft was severely damaged by Flak on the outward journey to the Dams.

Flew more the 50 Ops with Munro and 617 Squadron. Bob Kellow - Wireless Operator AJ-N Les Knights crew who breached the Eder Dam. Shot down in the attack on the Dortmund Ems Canal and evaded to Spain. Danny Daniels - Bomb Aimer - 50 Ops with 617 Sqn flying with Joe McCarthy (replaced Johnny Johnson as Bomb Aimer in AJ-T) Willy Tait and Johnny Farquier. Trained to deliver the Tallboy and Grand Slam Bombs.

Flew all 3 missions against the Tirpitz including the last which sunk her. Ray Wilkinson - Rear Gunner AJ-O piloted by Bill Townsend against the Enepe Dam.

Only crewman to fly both in the Dams Raid and the sinking of the Tirpitz. Dave Rodger - Rear Gunner AJ-T piloted by Joe McCarthy dropped Mine on Sorpe Dam. Les Munro - Pilot AJ-W.

Dams raid severely damaged by Flak on outward flight. Flew with 617 Squadron till July 1944.

David Shannon - Pilot AJ-L dropped mine on Eder Dam. Flew 69 Ops in total. George Johnson - Bomb Aimer AJ-N Piloted Les Knight breached Eder Dam. Later shot down and evaded to Spain.

Tammy Simpson - Rear Gunner AJ-P piloted Mick Martin dropped Mine on Mohne Dam. Carried on to fly 14 more Ops with Martin and 617 Squadron.

Bertie Foxlee - Front Gunner AJ-P flew with Mick Martin and Tammy Simpson against the Mohne Dam. 2 further signatures are unknown.

I would welcome anyone who can identify these to message me. The item "RARE Dambusters Multi SIGNED 1977 FDC Wallis Harris" is in sale since Sunday, May 24, 2020. This item is in the category "Collectables\Autographs\Uncertified Originals\Military". The seller is "simonsouthport" and is located in Lancashire.

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RARE Dambusters Multi SIGNED 1977 FDC Wallis Harris