A Lancaster has been damaged
and is left far behind the main force to make its own perilous
way home as best it can. Seeing the vulnerability of their friends,
a Mosquito crew expose themselves to the same dangers, and throttle
back to stay alongside the injured warbird. Dawn has broken,
the visibility is unlimited.
They have yet to make that Channel crossing and enemy fighters
are in the area. The crew of the Lancaster struggle to maintain
flying speed and enough height to bring their large four-engined
aircraft home. Perhaps tonight they will all drink and laugh
in the local pub - perhaps!
Signed by: Bill Reid V.C., Len Sumter, Howie Wing, Fred Coney,
John Costello, Lyndon Sims and Roly Hammersley. |