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“Nigger's” grave, RAF Scampton. Inscribed: Nigger. The grave of a Black Labrador Dog Mascot of 617 Squadron owned by Wing Commander Guy Gibson, V.C., D.S.O., D.F.C., Nigger was killed by a car on the 16th May 1943. Buried at midnight as his owner was leading his Squadron on the attack against the Mohne and Eder Dams.

“Nigger's” grave, RAF Scampton. Inscribed: Nigger. The grave of a Black Labrador Dog Mascot of 617 Squadron owned by Wing Commander Guy Gibson, V.C., D.S.O., D.F.C., Nigger was killed by a car on the 16th May 1943. Buried at midnight as his owner was leading his Squadron on the attack against the Mohne and Eder Dams. (Image: Christopher C P Woodcock)

This photo is attached to the performance 6170 Doubles and Minor (9m/1v).

Last updated Thursday, 17 May 2018 at 23:42:10. First submitted Wednesday, 16 May 2018 at 22:27:13 by Christopher C P Woodcock.

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