Description

After 30 trouble free completed operations, Lancaster PG-G of 619 Squadron returns home on the morning of 9th February 1945 after a gruelling operation to Stettin Bay. German Night Fighters had raked the aircraft killing the rear gunner and wounding two of the crew – another attack could happen at any time.

Signatures

The RAF edition is signed by Aircrew that flew with the RAF Bomber Command during WWII:

Flight Lieutenant GEORGE BRITTON
Flight Lieutenant JOHN COX DFC
Warrant Officer RICHARD ‘BASHER’ HEARNE
Flight Lieutenant TOM AUSTIN DFC AE
Wing Commander ‘MAC’ ENGLAND DFC*

THE RAAF LIMITED EDITION
This edition is signed by THREE RAAF Airmen who flew Lancasters with 619 Squadron.

Flying Officer NORMAN A. GAMPE RAAF
Flight Lieutenant JOHN M. GRANT RAAF
Flying Officer BERNARD T. HUCKS DFC RAAF

THE VICTORIA CROSS PROOFS (matted with 7 signatures)
Commemorating the twenty-three airmen of RAF Bomber Command who were decorated with the Victoria Cross during World War II, each individual print is matted to additionally include the original signatures of two of these extraordinary Victoria Cross recipients.

Warrant Officer NORMAN JACKSON VC (matted)
Wing Commander RODERICK LEAROYD VC (matted)

Overall Print Size: 271/8” wide x 173/4” high