Aerial photograph showing the Eder Dam and reservoir after it had been breached by the RAF 'Lancaster' bombers of 617 Squadron during the 'Dambuster' Raid of 16 May 1943. Date: 1943

RMID:2M3K2E6

Preview

Buy the print

Image details

Contributor:

Chronicle / Alamy Stock Photo

Image ID:

2M3K2E6

File size:

69.5 MB (2.1 MB Compressed download)

Releases:

Model - no | Property - noDo I need a release?

Dimensions:

6042 x 4021 px | 51.2 x 34 cm | 20.1 x 13.4 inches | 300dpi

Date taken:

23 February 2010

Photographer:

Chronicle

More information:

This image could have imperfections as it’s either historical or reportage.

This image can't be licensed for consumer goods.

Search stock photos by tags

07 16 may 1943 21 617 squadron aerial photograph bombers breached dam dambuster dec eder iln import lancaster raf raid reservoir world war

Similar stock images

RM2X0PMWM–OPERATION CHASTISE (THE DAMBUSTERS' RAID) 16 - 17 MAY 1943: THE TARGETS - Aerial reconnaissance (vertical) photograph showing the breach in the Mohne Dam caused by No 617 Squadron, Royal Air Force's raid on 16 May 1943. The Eder Dam was breached in the same operation by means of 'bouncing' bombs designed by Dr Barnes Wallis. This spectacular feat of precision bombing had tremendous propaganda value, although its practical effects were less great than some had hoped Royal Air Force, Royal Air Force Regiment, Sqdn, 168, Royal Air Force, Expeditionary Air Wing, 904

RM2M3K2E8–Aerial photograph showing the Mohne Dam and reservoir (top) after the 'Dambusters' raid of 1943. On the 16th May, 'Lancaster' bombers of 617 Squadron, led by Guy Gibson, attacked four dams in the Westphalia region of Germany. They breached two, the Mohne and Eder dams, leading to widespread flooding. Date: 1943

RM2M3RRYD–Aerial photograph showing the breaching of the Eder Dam by the dambusters raid in May 1943 causing serious flooding through the Ruhr Valley. Picture shows the village of Affoldern, two and a half miles downstream from the Eder Dam completely surrounded by flood water. The power station was destroyed and electricity pylon isolated amidst the floods. Date: 1943

RM2M3RRYK–Front cover of The Sphere with an official Air Ministry photograph taken by reconnaissance aircraft on May 18 following the successful raid of the dambusters on the Ruhr Valley dams, showing the flooding of the major industrial town of Kassel, approximately 30 miles downstream of the Eder Dam Date: 1943

Aerial photograph showing the Eder Dam and reservoir after it had been breached by the RAF 'Lancaster' bombers of 617 Squadron during the 'Dambuster' Raid of 16 May 1943. Date: 1943

Image details

Search stock photos by tags

Get great features with your free account

Get inspired for your next project!