Original wartime material from the RAF career of Sqdn Ldr John Lyall Sayers 1943-1971

These items are the original wartime material that forms part of the collection of Squadron Leader John Lyall Sayers. The material of the overall collection spans from 1943 to 1971.

The material features the following: A small black and white photograph showing Sayers and his crew standing in front of a 467 Sqd Lancaster dated 1944. An official RAAF photograph showing Sayers and crew of 4 stood in the bomb bay of their Lancaster alongside the loaded 22,000lb Grand Slam bomb. A formal bust length portrait of Sayers seated in RAAF uniform, as a Flt Lt with DFC* medal ribbons. A ticket stub from investiture at Buckingham Palace stamped 27 Nov 1945. Page 24 of May 29 1945 edition of "Wings" magazine, featuring an interview with FL Sayers of Brisbane describing a recent operation to U-boat when he dropped a Grand Slam bomb.