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Wing Commander Gibson’s aircraft in the foreground and
Flt. Lt. Martin's in the distance, both draw flak away from Sqn.
Ldr. Young’s Lancaster after it has dropped it’s ‘Bouncing
Bomb’ and makes its escape over the Mohne Dam.
Lead by Wing Commander Guy Gibson, 19 Lancaster's departed their
home base in three waves, each aircraft armed with a single bouncing
bomb developed by Barnes Wallis. The targets were German dams
in the heart of the industrial Ruhr. The resulting attacks breached
the Mohne and Eder Dams with attempts also on the Sorpe and Schwelme
Dams. For his leadership and courage, Gibson was awarded the
Victoria Cross. 34 other men also received decorations.
Signed by the artist. |
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