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B29c Formation of Pathfinders, Flown Vulcan Signed D
B29c Formation of Pathfinders, Flown Vulcan Signed D
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B29c Formation of Pathfinders, Flown Vulcan Signed D Bennett Pilot Tirpitz Raid & Brandon 15 Aug 82 Jersey Formation of Pathfinders, Flown from RAF Waddington in Vulcan B2 XM 607 to Binbrook Personally Air Vice Marshal D C T Bennett CB, CBE, DSO. In April 1942 brought a move to the command of No 10, newly equipped with the four-engined Halifax. Later the same month, 27th, , he took part in a combined raid by No's 10, 35 and 76 squadron against the Tirpitz. Hit by flak his aircraft caught fire and he set course for Sweden. Unable to make Sweden he ordered his crew to bale out whilst he remained at the controls before making his own escape. Landing in deep snow he located his wireless operator and with the help of friendly Norwegians he managed to cross the border into Sweden and eventually return to Britain resuming command of his squadron one month after baling out and to receive an immediate DSO. also Sqn Ldr Lewis Brandon DSO, DFC & Bar Night Fighter Ace and author of the book Night Flyer 141 - 157 - 488 Sqn's Certified Copy no 000373 of 1400. Signed D Eastwood . Good Condition. All autographs are genuine hand signed and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99.
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B29c Formation of Pathfinders, Flown Vulcan Signed D

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