Wing Commander Guy Gibson (centre), CO of No. 106 Squadron RAF, with his two Flight Commanders, Squadron Leader J H Searby (left) and Squadron Leader P Ward-Hunt, at Syerston, on the completion of Gibson's tour of operations, March 1943. Personalities hovers over the flight deck

hovers over the flight deck of HMS INVINCIBLE whilst guided by a member of the crew

after his inspection of the unit at Loreto aerodrome on 25 August 1944

Deputy Supreme Commander

The ground is covered in snow and the scene is lit by a low orange sun

as if in salute

Wing Commander Guy Gibson (centre), CO of No. 106 Squadron RAF, with his two Flight Commanders, Squadron Leader J H Searby (left) and Squadron Leader P Ward-Hunt, at Syerston, on the completion of Gibson's tour of operations, March 1943. Personalities hovers over the flight deckWing Commander G P Gibson (centre), Officer Commanding No. 106 Squadron RAF, standing with his two Flight Commanders, Squadron Leader J H Searby (left) and Squadron Leader P Ward Hunt, at Syerston, Nottinghamshire, on the completion of Gibson's tour of op