Up for auction is the following autographed 4x6 photograph:

BIO: Grant McDonald WWII RAF Dambusters 617 Squadron was the rear gunner on Lancaster AJ-F flown by Ken Brown. On the way to the Ruhr, the gunners shot up and damaged three trains in an eventful trip before reaching the Sorpe Dam. Nine aircraft, led by Guy Gibson, were to attack the primary target, the Moehne Dam. Once this had been breached they were to go and attack the Eder Dam. A second wave of five aircraft was to fly directly to the Sorpe Dam and attempt to breech it. Finally a third wave of five aircraft was to act as reserve following behind the two waves. On the night of 16 May 1943, only two months since the formation of the Squadron nineteen specially modified Lancasters, each carrying one of Barnes Wallis' bouncing bombs, took off from Scampton and set course for Germany. Of the nine aircraft comprising the first wave, one was lost en-route and another whilst attacking the Moehne Dam. When this dam had been successfully breached two aircraft turned for home, whilst the remaining five, led by Gibson, flew on to the Eder Dam which was breached at the cost of one more aircraft. On the return journey another aircraft of the first wave was lost. Of the second wave, two aircraft were compelled to abandon the sortie and two more were lost en-route to the target, leaving only one of the original five to attack the Sorpe Dam. This it did with partial success, and a portion of the dam wall was seen to crumble after the bomb had exploded. The third wave was used to attack the Sorpe Dam again and also secondary targets. Two aircraft of this wave were lost. The operation was an outstanding success but the cost had been high. Eight aircraft and fifty airmen failed to return. Wing Commander Guy Gibson was awarded the Victoria Cross and altogether thirty three of the aircrew were decorated for their gallantry. Shortly after the raid the King and Queen visited the squadron whilst at Scampton and approved the badge and motto - 'Apres Moi Le Deluge'.

THIS IS AN AUTHENTIC HAND AUTOGRAPHED 4x6 PHOTOGRAPH. I ONLY SELL AUTHENTIC HAND AUTOGRAPHED MEMORABILIA. I do not sell reprints or facsimile autographs. When you bid on my items you will receive the real deal authentic hand autographed items. You will receive the same signed photograph that is pictured in the scan. If you have any questions feel free to e-mail me. PLEASE NOTE this 4x6 photograph was printed and then autographed post war. I combine S&H when multiple items are purchased. I ship items internationally the price for international S&H varies by country. I currently have other rare autographed military and historical signed items available. Please take a look at my other auctions of rare military and historical autographed items.