Rare Dambuster autograph of Flt Sgt Bill Townsend CGM DFM signed on large Conspicuous Gallantry Medal cover, also signed by Flt Sgt Allen, WO J Bettany, FO Dover, Flt Sgt Wheeler, FO Jones, WO Norris. Nice photo and information sheet inside. As part of 617 Squadron Bill Townsend flew Lancaster ED-886 codenamed AJ - O for Orange in the famous dambuster raid of May 1943. Flight Sergeant Townsend flew his bomber and crew in the third wave of the famous raid. After the first two dams ,Mohne and Eder, were breached, O for Orange was tasked to attack the Ennepe dam. With no anti-aircraft firing at them, they had time to do three trial runs before they released their bomb, but it failed to damage the dam. Forced to fly back at tree top level by enemy action, his Lancaster was the last to return. It limped home short of one engine. He was awarded the Conspicuous Gallantry Medal for his courageous actions in the raid. Bill Townsend was later promoted to Flight Lieutenant. Military autograph. Good condition Est.