Tribute to the 617 Sqn Dambusters Crew of Lancaster AJ-N by David Pentland. (P) AIT71 17 in his 41 Squadron

17 in his 41 Squadron Spitfire on 30th September 1940

Size 24 inches x 18 inches (61cm x 46cm)

In the air fierce battles were fought to smash an escape route to the citys defenders

The hero eventually falls to a vicious cut to the forehead

circa 1916

Tribute to the 617 Sqn Dambusters Crew of Lancaster AJ-N by David Pentland. (P) AIT71 17 in his 41 SquadronDP0203P. Tribute to the 617 Sqn Dambusters Crew of Lancaster AJ N by David Pentland. The image shows Lancaster AJ N pulling away after its successful breach of the Eder dam. Alongside is the portrait of AJ N pilot Plt Off L J Knight. This aircraft was the third aircraft to make the tricky attack on the Eder dam. Despite the approach being made difficult by the terrain, AJ N successfully breached the Eder dam with its bomb, and returned home safely.