Auction 453 Rare and Interesting Autograph Auction TV Film Sport WW2 Music Military
By Chaucer Auctions
Oct 11, 2024
Unit 1, Bowles Well Gardens, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 6PQ
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LOT 16:

"90th Year Barnes Wallis Flown Vulcan cover Signed A Harris, D J Shannon, L Cheshire. This unique item is a ...

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Auction took place on Oct 11, 2024 at Chaucer Auctions
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"90th Year Barnes Wallis Flown Vulcan cover Signed A Harris, D J Shannon, L Cheshire. This unique item is a must-have for any military or autograph collector. It is a 90th Year Barnes Wallis Flown Vulcan that has been signed by Sir Arthur Harris Marshal of the Royal Air Force. Wing Commander David J Shannon DSO Dambuster Pilot 617 Sqn. started his operations with 106 Squadron where he took part in one of the early 1000 Bomber raids, and also in the low level attacks on specific targets, flying Lancasters. He was awarded a DFC after completing 36 operations. David continued to serve in 5 Group with Nos 106 & 617 Squadrons, being continuously operational from June 42 until July 44.He was awarded a DSO for his part in the famous Dams Raid raid operation Chastise May 16/17, 1943, he ended his war service on Mosquitoes and added bars to his DSO and DFC. Gp Capt Leonard Cheshire VC holder of 102 Sqn who was awarded the Victoria Cross when OC 617 ‘Dambusters ‘ Squadron following a range Mosquito ‘ Pathfinder’ attack on Munich with the Mosquitos diverting to RAF Manston on the return flight due to little fuel remaining." Good Condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99