Lot #482 - Recovered Parts from the Lancaster W4929. 1661 Heavy Conversion Unit, Winthorpe. Crashed in the Brecon Beacons, South Wales
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Auction House:Theodore Bruce
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Sale Name:The Andrew Church Collection of Militaria
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Sale Date:21 Oct 2018 ~ 11am (AEST)
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Lot #:482
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Lot Description:Recovered Parts from the Lancaster W4929. 1661 Heavy Conversion Unit, Winthorpe. Crashed in the Brecon Beacons, South Wales
Dived into the ground after flying into a storm at night, all eight crew were killer. One, the Rear Gunner, was Australian - Flight Sgt Ernest M. Buckby of Camp Hill, Queensland. This Lancaster had been used extensively by 617 Squadron in training for Dambusters Raid. As it was a 'standard' Lancaster, not converted to carry a bouncing bomb, it was not used in the raid. -
Estimate:A$50 - 100
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Realised Price:
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Category:Militaria & Weapons
This Sale has been held and this item is no longer available. Details are provided for information purposes only.
