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Victoria Cross of Wing Commander Guy Gibson
Cosford, Hangar Three Aircraft & Exhibits
Wing Commander Guy Gibson was awarded the Victoria Cross on 28 May 1943 for his outstanding skill, determination and courage demonstrated leading No. 617 Squadron during the iconic Dams raid of 16-17 May 1943.
Guy Gibson formed and led No. 617 Squadron on their first operation over Germany, Operation Chastise, the famous Dams raid of 16-17 May 1943. He completed two tours with Bomber Command and also flew as tour as a night fighter pilot. He had flown an astonishing 177 before he was killed in action in September 1944.
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| Object number | 1990/0609/D |
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| Maker name | Hancocks and Company (Jewellers) Limited |
| Production date | 1943 |
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