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Old May 16th, 2008, 02:47 AM
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65th Anniversary of Dambuster Raid

Today marks the 65th anniversary of the Dambusters raid by 617 Sqn. To commemorate, the BBMF Lancaster, accompanied by a present day 617 Sqn Tornado will fly three times over Derwent Reservoir in Derbyshire, which was used by the original pilots to train ahead of their famous raid.

BBC news story HERE

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Old May 17th, 2008, 01:52 PM
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Re: 65th Anniversary of Dambuster Raid

A bit of footage HERE.

Better footage HERE.

And the view from inside the Lanc HERE
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Re: 65th Anniversary of Dambuster Raid

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Today marks the 65th anniversary of the Dambusters raid by 617 Sqn. To commemorate, the BBMF Lancaster, accompanied by a present day 617 Sqn Tornado will fly three times over Derwent Reservoir in Derbyshire, which was used by the original pilots to train ahead of their famous raid.

BBC news story HERE

More pictures as they come in!
a great video clip there well done thanks for showing us
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Re: 65th Anniversary of Dambuster Raid

Great stuff Wolster!!
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Re: 65th Anniversary of Dambuster Raid

Nice one mate! I remember reading a couple articles on this subject. Amazing stuff. Thanks!!!
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