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HP Halifax B.111, LK797/LK-E, Cyril Barton VC RAF, No578 Squadron, Burn 30th March 1944
Jan - December 2007 Release
1:72 scale
Cyril Joe Barton was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy.On a Bombing raid to Nuremburg and 70 miles from the target Barton's Halifax was badly damaged by enemy aircraft.A misinterpreted signal resulted in three of the crew bailing out P/O Barton was left with no navigator, air bomber or wireless operator.He pressed on with the attack, releasing the bombs himself
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