On 3 November, 1943 F/Lieut. Reid captained Lancaster "O for Oscar" on a 600 bomber raid on Dusseldorf. While passing over Holland his aircraft attacked by an Me 110 nightfighter. Bill Reid was seriously wounded by shell fragments and the Lancaster badly damaged but still flyable. Bill and his crew pressed on to their target. For his courage, tenacity and leadership Bill Reid was awarded the Victoria Cross. This brave but modest Scot passed away in 2001.
Group
Sculptural Figure(s)
Condition
Extra Fine painted
Scale
Scale 1:30
Material
Metal-Alloy
Epoch
World War II
Time
1933 - 1945
Nationality/Location
Great Britain
State
New
Not a toy! Not suitable for children under the age of 14!
King & Country UK Green Lane Ind. Est. DL16 6DL Spennymoor, Co Durham Vereinigtes Königreich
