Bidspirit auction | B19c Wing Commander David J

B19c Wing Commander David J Shannon DSO Dambuster Pilot 617 Sqn. 1 Apr 86 70th Anniversary of No 38 Sqn Flown cover Flown in HS 125 of 32 Sqn from RAF Northolt to Edinburgh and return. This aircraft flew to Edinburgh carrying the Prime Minster and party. Personally Signed by Wing Commander David J Shannon DSO Dambuster Pilot 617 Sqn. started his operations with 106 Squadron where he took part in one of the early 1000 Bomber raids, and also in the low level attacks on specific targets, flying Lancasters. He was awarded a DFC after completing 36 operations. David continued to serve in 5 Group with Nos 106 and 617 Squadrons, being continuously operational from June 42 until July 44. He was awarded a DSO for his part in the famous Dams Raid operation Chastise May 16/17 1943, he ended his war service on Mosquitoes and added bars to his DSO and DFC Certified Copy No 845 of 995.