Night of Strong Winds by David Pentland [Postcard]
Night of Strong Winds by David Pentland [Postcard]
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Berlin, Germany, 24th March 1944. While taking part in what was to be the last major RAF bombing raid on the German capital, Avro Lancaster AS-C of 166 Squadron was unlucky to have both port engines hit by flak. As the crew prepared to bale out, the aircraft again came under fire, this time by an enemy nightfighter. Knocked unconscious by one of the fighters shells, mid gunner Sgt. W.H. Burnell was trapped in the doomed bomber as it fell to the ground from 25,000 ft. Unbelievably he survived and apart from bruising his only injury was a gashed head from the stray shell.
Collector's Postcard - Restricted Initial Print Run of 40 cards.
Postcard size 6 inches x 4 inches (15cm x 10cm)