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Propeller Blade from Handley Page Halifax W1041
Aircraft & Exhibits, 1942, London, Hangar Five, X002-3410
Four Halifaxes were lost during the 27–28 April 1942 attack on the German Battleship Tirpitz on the Norwegian Coast. This Rotol propeller blade is from the No. 10 Squadron Halifax W1041 piloted by Wing Commander Don Bennett. Don survived the crash and escaped to Sweden, later returning to the UK.
Air Officer's Peaked Cap, Air Vice Marshal Sir Donald Bennett
Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Three, 1986/1203/U
Donald Bennett was Air Officer Commanding No. 8 (Pathfinder Force) Group. The squadrons of this specialist Group were tasked with marking aiming points for the main force of Bomber Command.
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