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Squadron Leader David J Shannon DSO* DFC* RAAF

Squadron Leader David J Shannon DSO* DFC* RAAF Born 27th May 1922 in Australia, Dave Shannon joined the RAAF in 1941, and trained as a pilot. He flew an extended tour of 36 operations with 106 Squadron RAF before being chosen for 617 Squadron. Pilot of Lancaster AJ-L in Gibsons group, he was called off as he began his run on the Mohne Dam after the breach became apparent, but flew on and was the first pilot to attack the Eder Dam. Awarded a DSO for the Dams operation, he later served as Deputy to Leonard Cheshire, flying Mosquitos on what was by then his third tour. He later served with 511 and 246 Squadrons, and worked in the oil industry after the war. David Shannon died on 8th April 1993. Distinguished Service Order Bar to the Distinguished Service Order Distinguished Flying Cross Bar to the Distinguished Flying Cross

Squadron Leader David J Shannon DSO* DFC* RAAF - Signed Aviation Art Prints, Paintings and Drawings

Clipped Signature - David Shannon. 2 editions. £90.00 - £90.00

Inbound to Target - The Dambusters by Robert Taylor. One of 3 editions available. All 3 editions feature up to 12 additional signatures. £135.00

The Dambusters by Gerald Coulson. 2 of 4 editions available. All 4 editions feature up to 11 additional signatures. £200.00 - £250.00

Dambusters - Breaching the Eder Dam by Robert Taylor. 3 of 5 editions available. All 5 editions feature up to 9 additional signatures. £210.00 - £440.00

Bomb Away! The Third Assault by Robert Taylor. One of 4 editions available. All 4 editions feature up to 12 additional signatures. £145.00

Dambusters by Robert Taylor. Both editions sold out. Both editions feature up to 11 additional signatures.

Straggler Returns by Robert Taylor. This single edition is sold out. The edition features 4 additional signatures.

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