Bidspirit auction | RFDC49 RAF Full Set flown

RFDC49 RAF Full Set flown in Lancaster Signed Les Munro Dambuster Pilot FDC. 6 sept 86 BFPS 2114. Royal Air Force Full Set of 5 Stamps flown in Lancaster. From RAF Coningsby to RAF Biggin Hill and then on to West Malling Airfield to participate in the 1986 Warbirds display. Personally Signed by Les Munro Dambuster pilot with 617 Sqn. Les Munro, Dambuster pilot with 617 Sqn. Operation Chastise May 16/17 1943. On the 2nd Wave with Lancaster ED921, 'AJ-W', which sustained heavy flak damage, and with the Wireless and Intercom rendered unserviceable was forced to return back to base. Munro was awarded his DFC whilst serving with 97 Squadron prior to his tour with 617 Squadron. He was awarded the DSO whilst with 617 Squadron. Flight Lieutenant John Leslie Munro born 1919 New Zealand. Awarded DFC 11th June 1943, DSO 28th April 1944. He was a Flight Commander of 617 Squadron under Leonard Cheshire and James Tait with David Shannon and Joe McCarthy. Certified Copy no 1203 of 2000. Very Few Additionally Signed by Les Munro 617 Sqn Dambuster.