Medal Barnes Wallis, Dambusters anniversary

Lieu Jersey
Année 2023
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Silver (.925)
Poids 28.28 g
Diamètre 38.608 mm
Épaisseur
Forme Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Tranche Reeded
Période
Notice
Référence(s)
Description de l’avers An image of Barnes Wallis, the inventor of the bouncing bomb, holding a pen at a technical drawing board. Behind is a Lancaster bomber dropping a bouncing bomb. Text is around the outside with the commemorative anniversary years at the bottom.
Écriture de l’avers Latin
Légende de l’avers SIR BARNES WALLIS • THE DAMBUSTERS • 80TH ANNIVERSARY 1943-2023
Description du revers Text commemorating the 617 RAF squadron `the dambusters` with four Lancaster bombers to the sides. `The Dambusters` is around the top.
Écriture du revers Latin
Légende du revers THE DAMBUSTERS THIS COMMEMORATIVE IS DEDICATED TO 617 SQUADRON ROYAL AIR FORCE THE DAMBUSTERS ON THE NIGHT OF 16/17 MAY 1943, 19 LANCASTERS TOOK OFF FROM SCAMPTON AIRFIELD AND SUCCESSFULLY BREACHED THE DAMS IN THE HEART OF INDUSTRIAL GERMANY. WE REMEMBER THE 53 AIR CREW MEMBERS WHO GAVE OF THEIR LIVES
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ID Numisquare 4936382610
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