Tribute to the 617 Sqn Dambusters Crew of Lancaster AJ-P by David Pentland. (AP) SQN268 Standing Guard by Graeme Lothian

Standing Guard by Graeme Lothian

The afternoon of 25th July 1940 was a desperate one for the already exhausted fighter pilots of the RAF defending the South coast of England

Size 11 inches x 8 inches (28cm x 20cm)

leaving the Lancastrians with hopes dashed

The hired Genoese crossbowmen began the assault but came under severe attack from the English longbows and so fled to the rear

Tribute to the 617 Sqn Dambusters Crew of Lancaster AJ-P by David Pentland. (AP) SQN268 Standing Guard by Graeme LothianDP0210AP. Tribute to the 617 Sqn Dambusters Crew of Lancaster AJ P by David Pentland. The image shows Lancaster AJ P attacking the Mohne dam. Alongside is the portrait of AJ P pilot Flt Lt H B Martin. This aircraft was the third to attack the Mohne dam, and although the bomb was dropped successfully, it veered to the side of the dam and exploded off target. The aircraft returned safely. Crew of P for Popsie : Pilot : Flt Lt H B Martin Flight Engineer