RAF Dambusters 80th Anniversary Royal Air Force Coin 50p BU 2023

Description: Celebrate the 80th anniversary of the iconic raid by RAF 617 Squadron thereafter known as the Dambusters with this stunning 50p coin. These are the first ever official RAF issue coins to feature the portrait of King Charles III. They are licensed with the RAF and bear the official RAF logo making them a perfect collectors item. Guy Gibson was a British Royal Air Force officer and the commanding officer of No. 617 Squadron during World War II. He was responsible for leading the squadron in their daring bombing raid on the dams of the Ruhr Valley in Germany, using the innovative bouncing bomb designed by Barnes Wallis. Gibson led the mission with great skill and bravery and ensured that his squadron remained focused and disciplined throughout the operation. Despite the operations success, 8 Lancaster bombers and 53 airmen were lost. Following the raid, Gibson became a national hero and was awarded the Victoria Cross. He went on to lead further bombing missions over Germany and was promoted to the rank of Group Captain before being killed in action in September 1944 when his aircraft was shot down over the Netherlands. He was just 26 years of age. Gibson remains one of the most iconic figures of the Dambusters raid and of World War II as a whole. Housed in its own presentation card and blister pack, your coin will be ready to display or add to your collection. Specification:Country of Issue: Pitcairn IslandsFace Value: Fifty penceBase Metal: Cupro-nickelPlating: MultipleQuality: Brilliant UncirculatedDiameter: 27.3 mmWeight: 8 g

Price: 11.99 GBP

Location: Dorchester, United Kingdom

End Time: 2024-10-23T14:02:54.000Z

Shipping Cost: 8.5 GBP