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Group Captain Frederick Winterbotham rare hand written letter by World War I and II veteran from

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Group Captain Frederick Winterbotham rare hand written letter by World War I and II veteran from

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Group Captain Frederick Winterbotham rare hand written letter by World War I and II veteran from whom Barnes Wallis asked for help in getting the Operation Chastise approved by Sir Charles Portal when Sir Arthur Harris was against the mission, interesting content in which Barnes Wallis is mentioned. Good condition Est.

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Group Captain Frederick Winterbotham rare hand written letter by World War I and II veteran from

Name: Group Captain Frederick Winterbotham rare hand written letter by World War I and II veteran from
SKU: 133507697
Price: 55 GBP
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