Group Captain Johnny Fauquier, Lancaster and Grand Slam bomb

Group Captain Johnny Fauquier, Lancaster and Grand Slam bomb

A Group Captain, wearing battledress with pilot's brevet and medal ribbons, and a peaked cap stands with his right hand on a large bomb in the bomb bay of a Lancaster. On the reverse '[....]. Johnny Fauqier'. Reported as Gp Cpt J E Fauquier, OC 617 Squadron, Woodhall Spa, March 1945). Another Lancaster stands on dispersal in the background. Additional information about this item was kindly provided by the donor.

1945-03

One b/w photograph

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