Letter
Signed by Les Munro. Dambuster pilot of
Lancaster ED921, 'AJ-W',
Handwritten
Letter Dated 3rd Aug 08 Personally Signed
Les Munro CNZM DSO QSO DFC WWII Bomber Command Lancaster Pilot 617 Dambuster Squadron
Flight
Lieutenant Les Munro RNZAF took part in 'Operation Chastise' as the pilot of
Lancaster ED921, 'AJ-W', which
sustained heavy flak damage, and with the Wireless and Intercom rendered unserviceable
was forced to return back to base.
Munro was
awarded his DFC whilst serving with 97 Squadron prior to his tour with 617
Squadron. He was awarded the DSO whilst with 617 Squadron. Flight Lieutenant
John Leslie Munro born 1919 New Zealand. Awarded DFC 11th June 1943, DSO 28th
April 1944. He was a Flight Commander of 617 Squadron under Leonard Cheshire
& James Tait with Shannon and Joe McCarthy.
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