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kevjb64
13th February 2011, 10:19
Ken joined the RAF in June 1940, trained as ground crew for Bomber Command and joined 49 Squadron at RAF Scampton, before transferring to 617 Squadron upon its formation. Involved in all the major servicing of the aircraft, Ken was heavily involved in carrying out the modifications before the raid, including fitting the spinning mechanisms for the bomb, and attaching the crucial lamps to the underside of the aircraft.


Had met him a number of times and at the last signing event the deterioration in his health and memory was obvious . R.I.P.

Graham
13th February 2011, 11:40
Sad news, blue skies sir!!

Craig
13th February 2011, 13:14
Very sad, a legendary part of the RAF's history steps nearer to leaving living memory :(

von hitchofen
13th February 2011, 17:07
goodbye and thank you, Ken Lucas

Garethster
13th February 2011, 18:01
Blue Skies Mr. Lucas. Thank you.