WINGS OF WAR BOOK LAUNCH & BOMBER COMMAND SIGNING - 12th JUNE
To help launch Anthony Saunders’ new book WINGS OF WAR, we are delighted to welcome him to the Wendover Gallery along with veterans of RAF Bomber Command.
AN IDEAL OPPORTUNITY TO HAVE YOUR COPY OF ANTHONY’S NEW BOOK ‘WINGS OF WAR’ PERSONALLY SIGNED – CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE
Our guests include:
Aviation Artist ANTHONY SAUNDERS - without doubt one of the most talented Aviation and Military artists in the industry, his work is receiving critical acclaim by enthusiasts and becoming increasingly more collectable. His new book is sure to be popular across the globe.
Squadron Leader GEORGE ‘JOHNNY’ JOHNSON DFM - previously with 97 Sqn, he joined 617 Sqn as Bomb Aimer on Lancaster AJ-T ‘Tommy’ which attacked the Sorpe Dam as part of the famous Dambusters Raid, scoring a direct hit.
It is of great historical significance that 'Johnny' is now the last surviving British Dambuster to take part in the raids.
Warrant Officer HARRY IRONS DFC AFC - joining the RAF at the age of 16 in 1940, he did 2 full tours as a Rear Gunner with 9 Squadron and took part in many famous raids of Bomber Command. He finished in 1945 at 158 Squadron flying Halifaxes.
Flight Lieutenant RUSSELL ‘RUSTY’ WAUGHMAN DFC - as a Pilot on Lancasters with 101 Special Duties Squadron he completed a full Tour, surviving a mid-air collision and later having his Lancaster flipped upside down by an explosion whilst over the target.
Warrant Officer RUPERT NOYE DFC - as a Rear Gunner on Wellingtons and Lancasters he served with 166 Sqn before joining the Pathfinders with 156 Sqn.
Wing Commander JOHN BELL MBE DFC - after training as an Observer he flew his first tour as a Bomb-Aimer with 619 Sqn until the whole crew transferred to 617 Sqn. He completed a total of 50 Ops, 29 of which were with 617 Sqn including raids against the Tirpitz.
Our guests are happy to sign items for customers and entry is FREE but STRICTLY by ticket only. Bookings are now being taken and we look forward to welcoming new collectors to the Gallery as well as old friends.
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