Bidspirit auction | SC17b RAF Hartland Sir Barnes

SC17b RAF Hartland Sir Barnes Wallis bouncing bombs used by 617 Sqn. 7 Aug 71 BFPS 1169 NATO Air Day Special Postmark RAF Hartland Point Flown in Hunter Pilots Gp Capt G M Hermitage and Wg Cdr Ian Worby. Personally signed Hunter Pilots Gp Capt G M Hermitage and Wg Cdr Ian Worby and Sir Barnes Wallis. As assistant Chief designer at Vickers - Armstrong's Aviation Section his many contributions included the bouncing bombs used by 617 Squadron to breach the Mohne and Eder Dams in 1923, the 12, 000 lb tallboy penetration bomb and 10 ton grand slam bomb as well as the mine - detonating electric coil fitted below Wellingtons. 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