…..the official title of the raid was “Operation Chastise”
It was lead by Guy Gibson VC, DSO & Bar, DFC & Bar, who was 24 at the time and a Wing Commander!
19 Lancaster bombers from 617 squadron set off - only 9 were to return.
The success of blowing up 2 dams deep in Germanys industrial heartland was a massive moral boost for the country in 1943.
Moleskine hot press sketchbook paper, HB pencil, charcoal dust and pan black
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…..the official title of the raid was “Operation Chastise”
It was lead by Guy Gibson VC, DSO & Bar, DFC & Bar, who was 24 at the time and a Wing Commander!
19 Lancaster bombers from 617 squadron set off - only 9 were to return.
The success of blowing up 2 dams deep in Germanys industrial heartland was a massive moral boost for the country in 1943.
Moleskine hot press sketchbook paper, HB pencil, charcoal dust and pan black
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