Auction 013 Autograph Auction TV Film Music Sport Historic Military Aviation Photos FDCs Collections
By Chaucer Auctions
Jul 20, 2022
Unit 1, Bowles Well Gardens, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 6PQ
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LOT 675:

The Dam Busters, a FDC signed by 6 famous names of the 617 squadron. Postmarked 21st June 1972. Flown in Vulcan B ...

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Auction took place on Jul 20, 2022 at Chaucer Auctions
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The Dam Busters, a FDC signed by 6 famous names of the 617 squadron. Postmarked 21st June 1972. Flown in Vulcan B Mk2 to RAF Scampton with 'Scampton 23 June 1972' rubber stamped to back. Commemorating the 617 Squadron Reunion and the opening of the Cheshire home in Toronto, Canada. Signed by: Sir Barnes Neville Wallis (1887-1979). Inventor of the bouncing bomb that was used by the Royal Air Force in Operation Chastise, (the Dam Busters raid), 16, 17th of May 1943. Frederick William Winterbotham (1897-1990). "Ultra" Intelligence Operative who enabled Operation Chastise by adding to Barnes Wallis's correspondence to top brass. Air Chief Marshal Ralph Alexander Cochrane (1895-1977). Commanded No. 5 Group RAF and oversaw the 617 Squadron Dam Busters Raid. David John Shannon (1922-1993). Pilot of "L for Leather" aircraft, he made the first run on the Dam Busters raid, hitting the Eder Dam. Geoffrey Rice (1917-1981). Pilot of "H for Harry" aircraft, he lost his Upkeep bomb due to flying so low it was dislodged by a wave in the English Channel and so he returned to base. Leonard Cheshire (1917-1992). Commanding Officer of 617 Squadron from November 1943 to July 1944 and founder of the Leonard Cheshire charity. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99

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