Vicky the Delivery Gal

Halifax Vicky the Delivery Gal was flown as  ZL-V and flew with 427 squadron.
The original art shows A young lady, a bomb tally , a DFC ribbon and an anchor. The original photo shows that the bombadier was called Nash.  Walter Nash has confirmed a few details. Vicky was a young lady who delivered items to the base.  The anchor was for a mining operation against Norway - they had to approach with the 50 foot trailing aerial causing a wake - to ensure they were below radar level. After mining they had a steep climb over antiaircraft. They also had minimal fuel and one of the 6 planes had to ditch in the North Sea.
 
The DFC was awarded to P.O. Nash the citation reads:
This air bomber has completed many operational sorties, eleven of which have been against major targets.  On one of these occasions when detailed to attack Magdeburg, his aircraft was damaged by an enemy fighter.  The inter-communication system was destroyed and the pilot's flying instruments shot away.  In spite of these difficulties the bombing run was successfully completed.  On the return journey Warrant Officer Nash gave valuable assistance to his pilot in landing the damaged aircraft.  Another time his aircraft was attacked by an enemy fighter during a mission on Somain.  This officer again helped his pilot by directing evasive action which proved effective.  His skilful co-operation, coolness and devotion to duty contributed in a large measure to the success of all operational flights completed by his crew.
 
Panel is priced at 185 GBP plus P&P.

The panel is an accurate scale reproduction of the full nose  (from Former 1 to 6) and is 75 cm long x 55 cm high.  It is made from 2 main pieces of aluminium sheet with several aluminium details added. Panels use flat head rivets and have perspex window panes - all as on the original Mk 3 aircraft.