By permission from the RAF Museum Hendon, one of the most famous Victoria Crosses in British military history - that of Wing Commander Guy Gibson, Dambuster - Was on display in Lincoln from January to March 2020.
This never-to-be-repeated opportunity is part of Aviation Heritage Lincolnshire's final "Bastion in the Air" exhibition, made possible thanks to National Lottery players.
Gibson’s famous Victoria Cross medal, which has only been publicly exhibited three times previously and all in London, has remained stored away since 1992.
This is a unique opportunity to see the medal, along with other rare artefacts, in the new exhibition entitled "A Century of Valour", telling the story of bravery in the air and on the ground through three major periods in Lincolnshire's military history – World War One, World War Two and The Cold War.
The exhibition, was held in Lincoln at The Collection Museum from Saturday 25th January until Sunday 15th March 2020.
It explained aspects of Lincolnshire’s proud aviation history over the last one hundred years through film and displays.
Stories include the heroism of aircrew and ground personnel who risked their lives to support their comrades, Bomb Disposal Officers defusing devices on their own, the impact of animals such as explosives detection dogs and homing pigeons and modern day stories of bravery in Afghanistan.
Previously unseen memorabilia from the famous fighter ace Douglas Bader, including his log book and artefacts from his time in captivity in Colditz castle, will also be displayed.
Other stories include the international story of American nurses, known as the "Winged Angels", supporting injured troops transported in C-47 Dakota aircraft to bases in the county
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