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50th Anniv 1st Major Bombing Raid Lancaster Signed Flt Lt William ( Bill ) Reid VC 61 Squadron RAFVR. Awarded the VC for gallantry during a raid on Dusseldorf Germany on 3rd November 1943 Personally Signed Flt Lt William ( Bill ) Reid VC 61 Squadron RAFVR. Awarded the VC for gallantry during a raid on Dusseldorf Germany on 3rd November 1943. Despite being severely wounded, continued to fly his damaged Lancaster bomber to bomb Dusseldorf. Managed to land his aircraft safely upon return Flt Lt William ( Bill) Reid VC 61 Squadron RAFVR. Awarded the VC for gallantry during a raid on Dusseldorf Germany on 3rd November 1943. Despite being severely wounded, continued to fly his damaged Lancaster bomber to bomb Dusseldorf. Managed to land his aircraft safely upon return. He Joined 617 Sqn at Woodhall Spa in Jan 1944. 31st July 1944 and hit by stick of 1000lb delayed action bombs by a plane which had bombed earlier from the main forces at a higher level. He was a Prisoner of War for 10 Months. Details enclosed. 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
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