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50th Anniv 1st Major Bombing Raid Lancaster Signed E Rodley DSO DFC*AFC. Pilot, Sgt Bert Dowty 44 sqn. 17 Ap 92 Lancaster OH 43130 USPS Postmark 50th Anniv First Major Bombing Raid by Avro Lancaster Aircraft. Special Lancaster cover Friday 17 April 1932 Lancaster's of 44 and 97 Sqn. bombed M. A. N. diesel- engine works Augsberg, Germany First Announcement of Lancasters existence made public. Personally Signed by Wg Cdr E E Rodley DSO DFC*AFC, who was the pilot of one of the six No 97 Squadron Lancaster's that took part in the Augsburg Raid for which he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC. ) The late Bert Dowty was an air gunner with No 44 Squadron and had completed one operational sortie. On the Augsburg Raid he was the front gunner on Lancaster 'T' for Tommy, which was attacked by German fighters and forced to crash land. He managed to evade capture for over two weeks before being made a POW. He was also the Vice-President of the 44 Squadron Association. Details enclosed. . Good condition Est.