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Air Marshal Sir Harold Brownlow Morgan "Mickey" Martin. An E.II.R. RAF uniform attributed to Mickey Martin, 617 (Dambusters) Squadron, the blue cloth tunic with RAF cloth brevet and medal ribbon bars representing a long and distinguished career, silvered staybrite buttons, rank stripes to cuffs, 80cm long, chest 49cm, inner arm 45cm, with trousers Although this uniform does not have a named tailors label (as many of the uniforms in this collection do) the medal ribbon bar shows a unique combination that was only awarded to Mickey Martin. In the context of this collection, it seems likely (although unconfirmed) that this is the uniform worn by Mickey Martin of the famous Dambusters Raid. Air Marshal Sir Harold Brownlow Morgan "Mickey" Martin, KCB, DSO & Bar, DFC & Two Bars, AFC (1918-1988) was an Australian bomber pilot and took part in Operation Chastise (The Dambusters Raid) on the night of 16/17 May 1943. He was described by journalist Sir Max Hastings as "one of the three great bomber pilots of the war". Martin had a liking for low level flying which contributed to his selection for the operation in March 1943. On the night of 16/17 May 1943, he piloted the Lancaster bomber AJ-P "Popsie" in the first formation, which was to attack the Möhne Dam in Western Germany. Martin's Lancaster was hit during the attack but he successfully accomplished the bombing run and returned safely. He was awarded the DSO for his actions.