Dambuster scored a direct hit using bombsight he designed
The Distinguished Flying Cross group of five given to Flt Lt Edward ‘Johnnie’ Johnson, who flew during Operation Chastise – the Dambusters – was sold for £105,000 (plus 20% buyer’s premium) at Spink on November 29.
On the night of the RAF raid on May 16, 1943, Johnson was part of the main strike force under Guy …