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

DP0211P. Tribute to the 617 Sqn Dambusters Crew of Lancaster AJ-M by David Pentland.

The image shows Lancaster AJ-M attacking the Mohne dam. Alongside is the portrait of AJ-M pilot Flt Lt J V Hopgood. The second aircraft to attack the target, the aircraft was hit by flak, and its bomb bounced over the dam. Caught in the blast from its own bomb, the aircraft crashed soon after passing over the dam, with just two of the crew surviving.

Crew of M for Mother :

Pilot : Flt Lt J V Hopgood
Flight Engineer : Sgt C Brennan
Navigator : Flg Off K Earnshaw
Wireless Operator : Sgt J W Minchin
Bomb Aimer : Sgt J W Fraser (survived)
Front Gunner : Plt Off G H F G Gregory
Rear Gunner : Plt Off A F Burcher (survived).

Signed by Squadron Leader George L. Johnson DFM.

Original pencil drawing by David Pentland.

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