Bidspirit auction | WW2 617 sqn Benjamin Bird,

WW2 617 sqn Benjamin Bird, DFM signed 2003 60th ann Operation Chastise RAF Scampton postmarked cover, with image of McCarthy's crew. Limited edition of only 9 issued. A lethal air gunner, he had already downed a Ju88 and an Me110 with 149 Squadron before joining No. 617 Squadron. During his time with 617 Squadron, he took part in several of their most daring and precise priority raids, including attacks on the Ennepe Dam, the Bielefeld Viaduct, the Michelin factories, and the German battleship Tirpitz (Operation Obviate). Good condition Est.