The Dambusters 70 Year Anniversary
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16th May 2013 is the 70th anniversary of one of the most memorable operations of the Second World War. 617 Squadron flew in Operation Chastise, using the famous bouncing bomb to attack the industrial region of Germany and are now best known by the name of the film that dramatised these events -The Dambusters.
The bouncing bomb was an ingenious invention by Sir Barnes Wallis that, in simplest layman's terms, backspun the bomb to make it bounce along the water, much like skimming stones. On the 16th May 1943, 19 Lancaster bombers carried a bomb each and had to fly at incredibly low levels, which was dangerously skillful and eight of the planes never returned. The date was specifically chosen as the pilots needed the light from the full moon to be able to reach such low flying levels, and it was seen as a "now or never" opportunity. 53 men of 617 Squadron lost their lives in the operation which took five attempts to breach the Moehne Dam. Wing Commander Guy Gibson then led the three remaining Lancasters to attack and breach the Eder Dam. Two other dams were attacked but not breached.
You can donate to The Royal British Legion at http://www.britishlegion.org.uk/support-us/how-to-give or you can attend one of the commemorate events http://www.britishlegion.org.uk/remembrance/dambusters-70th/commemorative-events
There will be a 70 year anniversary Lancaster flyover at Derwent Reservoir (the Ladybower Dam) on Thursday 16 May between 1300 and 1315 to commemorate this historic event, they will then fly on to Chatsworth for around 1320.
Spencers Estate Agents in Sheffield are currently selling a fantastic farm house with barn conversion right on the Derwent reservoir. Have a look at the full details by clicking the link - http://www.vebra.com/spencersestates/property/23900203
Spencers Agents would like to take this opportunity to pay our greatest respects to all our service men and women and to remember those who have lost their lives fighting in our honour.
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