WALKER DANNY: (1917-2001) Canadian Flying Officer, Navigator of Lancaster ED929/G AJ-L of 617 Squadron on the Dambusters Raid, 16th May 1943. Walker was a crew member of the first aircraft to attack the Eder Dam. A.L.S., "Danny" Revie Walker, one page, 4to, London, Ontario, n.d. ('Sunday', 1977), to Alan [Cooper]. Walker confirms that he grew up in Blairmore, Alberta and adds 'At the time of enlistment I was a Ast Forest Officer (Assistant) for the Department of Lands & Mines, Province of Alberta', further continuing 'The squadron (617) meets late September in England to honour Sir Barnes Wallis on the occasion of his 90th birthday. Nine of us plan on attending & if you have any questions David Shannon will have my whereabouts. We have requested accommodation in the RAF Club, Piccadilly, London but understand accommodation is somewhat limited'. One extremely small stain and a few very light creases to the upper edge, not affecting the text or signature, VG
Alan Cooper - Aviation Historian and Writer whose works include The Men Who Breached the Dams: 617 Squadron The Dambusters (1982).

Barnes Wallis (1887-1979) English Scientist & Inventor of the bouncing bomb used in Operation Chastise (The Dambusters Raid), 16th May 1943.

David Shannon (1922-1993) Australian Bomber Pilot of World War II who took part in Operation Chastise (The Dambusters Raid), 16th May 1943.