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

DP0209. Tribute to the 617 Sqn Dambusters Crew of Lancaster AJ-G by David Pentland.

The image shows Lancaster AJ-G attacking the Mohne dam. Alongside is the portrait of AJ-G pilot Wing Cdr G P Gibson. The very first aircraft to attack the dams, AJ-G dropped its bomb short of the Mohne, but drew anti-aircraft fire away from the following Lancasters, before returning home safely

Crew of G for George :

Pilot : Wing Cdr G P Gibson
Flight Engineer : Sgt J Pulford
Navigator : Plt Off H T Taerum
Wireless Operator : Flt Lt R E G Hutchison
Bomb Aimer : Plt Off F M Spafford
Front Gunner : Flt Sgt G A Deering
Rear Gunner : Flt Lt R D Trevor-Roper.

Signed by Corporal Kenneth Lucas (deceased).

Signed limited edition of 30 giclee art prints.

Image size 12 inches x 8 inches (31cm x 21cm)