Historical information

The Lancaster bombers shown were a part of a squadron of elite Pathfinder Force. The small Pathfinder Force went ahead of the main bomber stream to mark targets with flares and
incendiary bombs. R.A.F Pathfinder was Squadron 582.

Physical description

Framed print named "Bombers Moon" . Showing Lancaster Bombers crewing up before a mission.

Inscriptions & markings

Inscribed " Bombers Moon" by Robert Taylor. Pathfinder Force Lancaster's crewing up on a Lincolnshire airfield. Winter 1944.
Signed by Air Vice Marshal DON BENNETT CB CBE DSO FRAES and Group Captain HAMISH MAHADDIE DSO DFC AFC FRAES.