Our branch have been donated a framed signed print (21" x 28") by Howard Bourne by the family of a member who sadly passed away recently. They have given us some 166Sqn memorabilia to sell and raise funds for the RAF Wings Appeal. Before posting the print on E-bay for general sale we would like to offer the print for sale to any 166Sqn enthusiasts.
The print features a Lancaster in flight over RAF Kirmington and the Sqn emblem. It is signed by the artist 'Howard Bourne 93' (original pencilsignature) and also bers copy signatures of the crew with their details as follows::
Flt Lt A McCartney DFC and Bar Bombing Leader Sept 1944-Sept 1955
Grp Cpt L B Jones OBE DFC AFC FBIM May 1944-Sept 1944
Flg Off Donald Pleasnce May-31 August 1944 (P.O.W)
Flt Lt F H Fitton 1st Gunnery Leader Dec 1942-Mar 1943
Sqn Ldr Peter A Rippon DFC May 1944 - Dec 1944
WO Barry C Wright CGM September 1943- February 1944
WO Pat Knight June 1943 Crashed Clacton 31 August 1943
Sqn Ldr F R Derry Squadron Navigation Officer June 1943- February 1944
Sqn Ldr J W Wright October 1944-April 1945
W/O A W Downs DFM March 1944-September 1944
Enquiries to Deb Wills Vice Chairman South Fylde RAFA - deborah.wills2@gmail.com
