Tribute to the 617 Sqn Dambusters Crew of Lancaster AJ-A by David Pentland. [Original Drawing]

DP0212P. Tribute to the 617 Sqn Dambusters Crew of Lancaster AJ-A by David Pentland.

The image shows Lancaster AJ-A attacking the Mohne dam, successfully causing a small breach. Alongside is the portrait of AJ-A pilot Sqn Ldr H M Young. This aircraft was shot down over the Dutch coast on the return journey, with the loss of all crew.

Crew of A for Apple :

Pilot : Sqn Ldr H M Young
Flight Engineer : Sgt D T Horsfall
Navigator : Flt Sgt D W Roberts
Wireless Operator : Sgt L W Nichols
Bomb Aimer : Flg Off V S MacCausland
Front Gunner : Sgt G A Yeo
Rear Gunner : Sgt W Ibbotson.

Signed by Squadron Leader George L. Johnson DFM.

Original pencil drawing by David Pentland.

Paper size 17 inches x 12 inches (43cm x 31cm)