This peaceful scene at East Kirkby in the winter of 1944 gives
a very real feel for the vitally important work undertaken by
ground crew in all weathers. At this stage of the war, to help
identification at a distance, the tail fins of 57-squadron Lancasters
wore a black vertical bar on a red background. The squadron flew
on 348 raids, with 108 Lancasters lost in action.
Signed by four 57 Squadron Lancaster pilots, including Flt. Lt.
Phil Ainley DFC. and Marshall of the RAF
Sir Michael Beetham GCB, CBE, DFC, FRAcS. |