Following our superb series of events commemorating the men of 617 Squadron, we are delighted to announce a rare opportunity to acknowledge the efforts of other brave Aircrews that played a significant role in sinking the mighty German Battleship – Tirpitz.
 

We are joined for this very special event by Aircrew that flew with 35 and No.9 Squadrons during WWII and on the raids against the Tirpitz:

Warrant Officer KEN JOHNSON – as a Mid-Upper Gunner he flew on Lancasters with 9 and 61 Sqn taking part in many raids, including the final attack to sink the Tirpitz in November 1944 along with attacks on Berchtesgaden, Hitler’s alpine home.

Flying Officer PHIL TETLOW – joining the RAF in August 1942 he soon began wireless training and, after a spell with 17 OTU, joined 9 Sqn at Bardney. He completed a total of 42 ‘ops’ including all three raids against the Tirpitz.

Warrant Officer JOHN MORRISON – with 35 Sqn he flew as a WOP/Air Gunner on Halifaxes, but was shot down whilst attacking the Tirpitz in April 1942. As a result of this he spent the rest of the War as a PoW in several camps including Stalag Luft III.

Warrant Officer HARRY IRONS DFC – joining the RAF at the age of 16 in 1940, he did 2 full tours as a Rear Gunner with 9 Sqn and took part in nearly all the famous raids of Bomber Command. He finished in 1945 at 158 Sqn flying Halifaxes.

Squadron Leader MICK MAGUIRE – having signed up in 1936, he served as both a Gunner and Bomb Aimer with 88 and 9 Sqn. He flew on many aircraft including Blenheims, Bostons and Lancasters and also spent time with the Air Ministry.

Flight Sergeant GERALD PRETTEJOHNS – joining the RAF in 1943, he flew as a Flight Engineer serving with 106 Sqn before moving to 9 Sqn. He completed a full tour on Stirlings and Lancasters including raids against the Tirpitz.

 

Entry to our event is FREE but STRICTLY by ticket only. Our guests are delighted  to autograph and personalise items for customers and purchases of £40 or more can be signed free of charge - all other items will be subject to a signing fee.

  

 

If you have ever attended any of our events you will know what a great ‘buzz’ is generated with a special camaraderie between collectors, sharing a common interest and a passion for history and Aviation Art. Whilst we do everything we can to make the events run smoothly this fantastic ‘party atmosphere’ is created by you, our friends and collectors, and we are always amazed and humbled at the lengths that our customers will go to in order to attend, often traveling great distances to be with us.

 

We can assure you we do not take this dedication lightly and we are always extremely grateful for your support. In the current economic climate we appreciate your commitment more than ever and we will endeavour to hold many more events throughout the year, hosting outstanding veterans from all over the world.

 

So to our regular attendees, we look forward to welcoming you with our usual warm (and as always - free) hospitality.

If you have never attended our events before please feel free to give us a call and we will be delighted to welcome you personally to what we believe are very special gatherings in a very special atmosphere.

 

We look forward to hearing from you

Colin and Rick