Author: HUMPHRIES, HARRY. (ADJUTANT 617 SQUADRON 1943-1945).
Title: Living with Heroes. The Story of the Dam Busters. (Signed).
Description: Norwich: The Erskine Press, 2003. 1852970812. 1st edition. "On the evening of 16th May 1943, the famous dam raids took place and though the operation was an outstanding success, there was a heavy price to pay. Of the nineteen Lancasters that took off, eight planes and fifty-five men did not return. Guy Gibson was awarded the Victoria Cros and thirty-three other airmen were decorated..Many stories have been written about the Dam Busters and the 617 Squadron but this is the only account written by one who was there throughout those turbulent days." 23.5cms x 18cms x 1.5cms. Pp.xiv/129, black & white photo frontispiece + further photos and illustrations, signed by the auhor to title page, owner's name(?) (of a member of 617 Squadron,Tirpitz Raid,RAF Lossiemouth, 12 November 1944). Red boards, dustwrapper. VG/VG.

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