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RMHEX9W4–The Lancasters took part in many raids on Germany in World War Two. They were also used in specific raids such as the one on the ‘Tirpitz’ (November 1944) holed up in a Norwegian fjord. The most famous bombing raid by Lancasters was the ‘Dambuster Raids’. For this, Barnes Wallis had to make a number of modifications to the Lancasters that took part in this raid. Nineteen Lancasters took part in this raid on May 17th 1943, with eight planes being lost. The Lancaster flew more than 156,000 sorties in World War Two. The plane dropped a total of 608,000 tons of high explosive bombs and more than
RMRYHMKD–London, UK. 14th March, 2019. A re-enactor with a replica of the Dambuster aiming device in front of the Lancaster - Immersive Histories: Dambusters Virtual Reality Experience. An opportunity to step back in time to the early hours of 17 May 1943 and on board Avro Lancaster G-George to join the Dambusters on their legendary mission. Using the latest virtual reality and haptic technology, in conjunction with a physical 1:1 recreation of the interior of the iconic Avro Lancaster bomber. Credit: Guy Bell/Alamy Live News Credit: Guy Bell/Alamy Live News
RMHK8N87–Carol Vorderman at the Bomber Command Memorial in London ahead of delivering a petition calling for a knighthood for George Johnny Johnson, the last surviving British Dambuster, to Downing Street.
RMAHXM4E–Lancaster Bomber flies up the Welland Valley on the approach to the eyebrook reservoir to celebrate 60 years since the Dambuster
RMDAYWKT–Fairford, UK. 20th July, 2013. To celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Dambuster raid on the Ruhr dams by the Avro Lancasters of 617 Squadron RAF the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Lancaster performed a memorial flypast in company with a Tornado GR4 jet serving with the present day 617 Squadron at the Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford, Gloucstershire
RM2A0XR9M–Dahlia ' Inca Dambuster ' in flower, a semi cactus type white dahlia close up; flowering in UK
RMD2N1BG–The memorial to pilots and crew of 617 dambuster squadron RAF at the Derwent dam, which was used for practice during World War 2
RMJCP63D–Rutland Water, UK. 17th June, 2017. Volunteers offer cups of water on a hot, sunny day at a drink point on the dam at Rutland reservoir during the10 km run, the third and final phase of the Dambuster Triathlon (swim, bike and run race) at Rutland Water, England, on 17 June 2017. Credit: Michael Foley/Alamy Live News
RMD80R3C–Derwent Reservoir, Derbyshire, UK. 16th May 2013. A Lancaster bomber of the Battle of Britain flight flying low over the Derwent Reservoir, Derbyshire on 16th May 2013. This marks the 70th anniversary of the dambusters raid by 617 Squadron. Credit: Nigel Spooner / Alamy Live News
RMP7D7YF–Mr George 'Johnny' Johnson, the bomb aimer from Lancaster t-Tommy which bombed the Sorpe damn in the WW2 dambusters raid. At temple meads station wher
RMMBX7DW–22 January 2018, Möhnesee, Germany: The destroyed dam of Moehne. On the night of May 17th 1943, British Royal Air Forces bombed the Moehne Dam, using a special bomb developed for this purpose. The bombardment resulted in a huge tidal wave, that rolled from Möhnesee through the Ruhr Valley to the Ruhr area. Photo: Julian Stratenschulte/dpa
RMD80R3D–Derwent, Derbyshire, UK. 16th May 2013. A Lancaster bomber of the RAF's 617 Squandron, fly's over Derwent Dam,Derbyshire,UK, to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the famous Dambusters raid on the the night 16/17 May 1943. The Derbyshire Dam was used as a practice ground for the low flying operation which used the 'Bouncing Bomb' invented by Barnes Wallis. Credit: Mark Kelly / Alamy Live News
RMPDEHXN–Upkeep. A bouncing bomb is a bomb designed to bounce to a target across water in a calculated manner to avoid obstacles such as torpedo nets.
RM2AP2C2W–Visitor looking at a Bouncing Bomb, used in the Dambusters raid, WW2, - the Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre museum, East Kirkby Lincolnshire UK
RMPDEH76–Upkeep. A bouncing bomb is a bomb designed to bounce to a target across water in a calculated manner to avoid obstacles such as torpedo nets.
RMRYHMK1–London, UK. 14th March, 2019. A re-enactor with a replica of the Dambuster aiming device in front of the Lancaster - Immersive Histories: Dambusters Virtual Reality Experience. An opportunity to step back in time to the early hours of 17 May 1943 and on board Avro Lancaster G-George to join the Dambusters on their legendary mission. Using the latest virtual reality and haptic technology, in conjunction with a physical 1:1 recreation of the interior of the iconic Avro Lancaster bomber. Credit: Guy Bell/Alamy Live News Credit: Guy Bell/Alamy Live News
RMHK8NK7–John Nichol, the RAF veteran shot down during the first Gulf War, at the Bomber Command Memorial in London ahead of delivering a petition calling for a knighthood for George Johnny Johnson, the last surviving British Dambuster, to Downing Street.
RMB3P48T–Wing Commander Guy Gibson VC 617 Squadron June 1943 The members of The Dambuster Squadron were at Buckingham Palace where W C Guy Gibson recieved the VC medal and bar to D S O for leading his squadron against the great dams of Germany in WW2 All the other members of 617 Squadron were decorated at the same ceremony
RM2J8HM1A–The war time plane the Lancaster Bomber during a fly past over Staffordshire and Cheshire on May 15th 2022 to mark the Dambusters raids during WW ii
RMPGDAHM–Nanton, Canada. 24th August, 2018. Lancaster Bomber with a full-size, steel bouncing bomb spinning in the bomb-bay is started up during a night engine run at the Bomber Command Museum of Canada. The event is part of a 75th anniversary commemoration of the Dambusters Raid during World War II. Rosanne Tackaberry/Alamy Live News
RMJCP61P–Rutland Water, UK. 17th June, 2017. Iain Darwood, a cheerful, relaxed and tired competitor, gives a wave as he trots through a woodland along the shore of Rutland reservoir on a hot, sunny day during the10 km run, the third and final phase of the Dambuster Triathlon (swim, bike and run race) at Rutland Water, England, on 17 June 2017. Credit: Michael Foley/Alamy Live News
RMP4G589–Bristol, UK. 22nd June 2018. Johnny Johnson who is 97 has had a train named after him at Bristol Temple Meads Station.Also honoured is wartime transport pilot Joy Lofthouse, Mrs Lofthouses daughter Lyn Hartman attended. Mr Johnson was the bomb aimer in Lancaster t-Tommy which bombed the Sorpe Dam. After the war he stayed in the RAF and retired as a Squadron Leader.Mr Johnson enjoys a joke with Lyn Hartman. ©JMF News/Alamy Live News
RMCWPG13–Lancaster from the Battle of Britain Memorial flight making a low pass over Dartmouth, Devon
RMPDEH8C–Upkeep. A bouncing bomb is a bomb designed to bounce to a target across water in a calculated manner to avoid obstacles such as torpedo nets.
RMRYHMKF–London, UK. 14th March, 2019. A re-enactor with a replica of the Dambuster aiming device in front of the Lancaster - Immersive Histories: Dambusters Virtual Reality Experience. An opportunity to step back in time to the early hours of 17 May 1943 and on board Avro Lancaster G-George to join the Dambusters on their legendary mission. Using the latest virtual reality and haptic technology, in conjunction with a physical 1:1 recreation of the interior of the iconic Avro Lancaster bomber. Credit: Guy Bell/Alamy Live News Credit: Guy Bell/Alamy Live News
RMHK92FF–Carol Vorderman and John Nichol, the RAF veteran shot down during the first Gulf War, deliver a petition calling for a knighthood for George Johnny Johnson, the last surviving British Dambuster, to 10 Downing Street in central London.
RMHG7W6R–George 'Johnny' Johnson, 95, at his home in Bristol, as the last surviving British Dambuster has said that if he received a knighthood it would be to remember his squadron and not himself.
RM2J8HM0X–The war time plane the Lancaster Bomber during a fly past over Staffordshire and Cheshire on May 15th 2022 to mark the Dambusters raids during WW ii
RMPGDAHJ–Nanton, Canada. 24th August, 2018. Visitors at the Bomber Command Museum of Canada watch as a Lancaster Bomber is started up during a night engine run. The event is part of a 75th anniversary commemoration of the Dambusters Raid during World War II. Rosanne Tackaberry/Alamy Live News
RMHEX9TF–The Lancaster was a heavily armed bomber. It had eight 0.303 machine guns in various turrets on board. As time progressed, the bomb bay in the plane was changed to allow such mighty bombs as the ‘Grand Slam’ to be carried. The ‘Grand Slam’ at 22,000 lb (9979 kg) was the heaviest bomb carried in World War Two. The Lancasters took part in many raids on Germany in World War Two. They were also used in specific raids such as the one on the ‘Tirpitz’ (November 1944) holed up in a Norwegian fjord. The most famous bombing raid by Lancasters was the ‘Dambuster Raids’. For this, Barnes Wallis
RMP4G58Y–Bristol, UK. 22nd June 2018. Johnny Johnson who is 97 has had a train named after him at Bristol Temple Meads Station.Also honoured is wartime transport pilot Joy Lofthouse, Mrs Lofthouses daughter Lyn Hartman attended. Mr Johnson was the bomb aimer in Lancaster t-Tommy which bombed the Sorpe Dam. After the war he stayed in the RAF and retired as a Squadron Leader. ©JMF News/Alamy Live News
RMERB3GC–A specially adapted 'Dambuster' Lancaster bomber, Type 464 (Provisioning), ED825/G, coded AJ-T, as flown by Joe McCarthy.
RMMBX7F2–FILED - 22 January 2018, Möhnesee, Germany: A child standing in front of the destroyed dam of Moehne valley. On the night of May 17th 1943, British Royal Air Forces bombed the Moehne Dam, using a special bomb developed for this purpose. The bombardment resulted in a huge tidal wave, that rolled from Möhnesee through the Ruhr Valley to the Ruhr area. Photo: Julian Stratenschulte/dpa
RMEW8J7H–Rutland Water, Leicestershire. 20th June, 2015. Competitor at the Dambuster Triathon event. Credit: miscellany/Alamy Live News
RMDF1ECT–The River Fulda below the Eder Dam, Germany. A devastating wave flooded this valley after the Dambusters broke the dam in WWII.
RMFK1A4H–Whitwell, Rutland, UK. 5th March 2016. Cyclists competing in the 'Bike' section of the Dambuster Duathlon, a qualification event for the Duathlon World Championships 2016 Credit: Jim Harrison/Alamy Live News
RMDB7T24–Aircraft displaying at the 2013 RIAT Royal International Air Tattoo at Fairford - Tornado GR4 flown in 70th anniversary tribute
RMBD8572–A superb and wonderful example of the Avro Lancaster I Heavy Bomber,Lancasters were used to breach the Mohne and Eder dams.
RMPDEH7N–Upkeep. A bouncing bomb is a bomb designed to bounce to a target across water in a calculated manner to avoid obstacles such as torpedo nets.
RMDPDGDX–Upper Derwent Valley, Peak District, Derbyshire. 13 Jan 2014. On a fine sunny morning after weeks of heavy rain, gallons of water pour over Derwent Dam at Derwent Reservoir creating a thundering torrent as forecasters predict further rain for the UK later this week adding to the misery of the flooded southeast. Famous as a training ground for the RAF’s Dambuster Squadron in the Second World War, Derwent Reservoir lies between Howden and Ladybower Reservoirs in the Upper Derwent Valley. Credit: Deborah Vernon/Alamy Live News
RMRYHMK0–London, UK. 14th March, 2019. A re-enactor with a replica of the Dambuster aiming device in front of the Lancaster - Immersive Histories: Dambusters Virtual Reality Experience. An opportunity to step back in time to the early hours of 17 May 1943 and on board Avro Lancaster G-George to join the Dambusters on their legendary mission. Using the latest virtual reality and haptic technology, in conjunction with a physical 1:1 recreation of the interior of the iconic Avro Lancaster bomber. Credit: Guy Bell/Alamy Live News Credit: Guy Bell/Alamy Live News
RM2A9BA0J–The two remaining airworthy Avro Lancaster British four-engined Second World War heavy bombers in a ceremonial flypast over Holmfirth, West Yorkshire
RMHG7W6G–George Johnny Johnson, 95, at his home in Bristol, as the last surviving British Dambuster has said that if he received a knighthood it would be to remember his squadron and not himself.
RM2J8HM03–The war time plane the Lancaster Bomber during a fly past over Staffordshire and Cheshire on May 15th 2022 to mark the Dambusters raids during WW ii
RMPGDAHN–Nanton, Canada. 24th August, 2018. Lancaster Bomber with a full-size, steel bouncing bomb spinning in the bomb-bay is started up during a night engine run at the Bomber Command Museum of Canada . The event is part of a 75th anniversary commemoration of the Dambusters Raid during World War II. Rosanne Tackaberry/Alamy Live News
RMERB3GD–A specially adapted 'Dambuster' Lancaster bomber, Type 464 (Provisioning), ED912/G, coded AJ-N, as flown by Les Knight.
RMHEX9TX–The Lancasters took part in many raids on Germany in World War Two. They were also used in specific raids such as the one on the ‘Tirpitz’ (November 1944) holed up in a Norwegian fjord. The most famous bombing raid by Lancasters was the ‘Dambuster Raids’. For this, Barnes Wallis had to make a number of modifications to the Lancasters that took part in this raid. Nineteen Lancasters took part in this raid on May 17th 1943, with eight planes being lost. The Lancaster flew more than 156,000 sorties in World War Two. The plane dropped a total of 608,000 tons of high explosive bombs and more than
RMP4G58N–Bristol, UK. 22nd June 2018. Johnny Johnson who is 97 has had a train named after him at Bristol Temple Meads Station.Also honoured is wartime transport pilot Joy Lofthouse, Mrs Lofthouses daughter Lyn Hartman attended. Mr Johnson was the bomb aimer in Lancaster t-Tommy which bombed the Sorpe Dam. After the war he stayed in the RAF and retired as a Squadron Leader. ©JMF News/Alamy Live News
RMKXR7G9–Bronze plaque commemorating Guy Gibson, the ‘Dambuster’ 617 Squadron Commander lived in Porthleven on the south coast of Cornwall, England, UK
RMMBX7F6–22 January 2018, Möhnesee, Germany: A man standing in front of the destroyed dam of Moehne valley. On the night of May 17th 1943, British Royal Air Forces bombed the Moehne Dam, using a special bomb developed for this purpose. The bombardment resulted in a huge tidal wave, that rolled from Möhnesee through the Ruhr Valley to the Ruhr area. Photo: Julian Stratenschulte/dpa
RMEW8J7E–Rutland Water, Leicestershire. 20th June, 2015. Member of the RAF team displays a triumphant stance at the Dambuster Triathon event. Credit: miscellany/Alamy Live News
RMDF1E72–Visitors enjoying summer sunshine on the parapet of the Eder Dam, Germany. Waldeck Castle in the background.
RMFK1A5C–Whitwell, Rutland, UK. 5th March 2016. Cyclists competing in the 'Bike' section of the Dambuster Duathlon, a qualification event for the Duathlon World Championships 2016 Credit: Jim Harrison/Alamy Live News
RMF3JXR3–Former 'Dambuster' Johnny Johnson,(93), at The International Bomber Command Centre's Memorial Spire,unveiled at Canwick Hill, Lincoln.
RMB44HCT–Result of the Dambuster raid on the Moehnne Dam by RAF 617 Sqn using Avro Lancasters bombers to drop the famous bouncing bomb
RM2CRWGM4–Military reenactors pose next to a model of the cockpit of a Lancaster bomber as they promote events to mark the 75th anniversary of the Dambuster raids to raise money for the RAF Benevolent Fund, outside the Royal Albert Hall in London, Britain, February 26, 2018. REUTERS/Hannah Mckay
RMB3P3K8–The Dambuster Dr Barnes Wallis Wallis the engineer who famously created the bouncing bomb that helped to destroy the German Dams along the Ruhr a feat immortalised later on the silver screen Here he is pictured talking to Wing Commander RAB Learoyd under the watchful gaze of an Avro Lancaster Bomber during the RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight in 1968
RMRYHMK4–London, UK. 14th March, 2019. A re-enactor with a replica of the Dambuster aiming device in front of the Lancaster - Immersive Histories: Dambusters Virtual Reality Experience. An opportunity to step back in time to the early hours of 17 May 1943 and on board Avro Lancaster G-George to join the Dambusters on their legendary mission. Using the latest virtual reality and haptic technology, in conjunction with a physical 1:1 recreation of the interior of the iconic Avro Lancaster bomber. Credit: Guy Bell/Alamy Live News Credit: Guy Bell/Alamy Live News
RMHG7W9W–George 'Johnny' Johnson, 95, at his home in Bristol, as the last surviving British Dambuster has said that if he received a knighthood it would be to remember his squadron and not himself.
RM2J8HM4D–The war time plane the Lancaster Bomber during a fly past over Staffordshire and Cheshire on May 15th 2022 to mark the Dambusters raids during WW ii
RMPGDAHG–Nanton, Canada. 24th August, 2018. Bomber Command Museum of Canada visitors line up for a Lancaster cockpit tour. The event is part of a 75th anniversary commemoration of the Dambusters Raid during World War II. Rosanne Tackaberry/Alamy Live News
RMERB3GG–A specially adapted 'Dambuster' Lancaster bomber, Type 464 (Provisioning), ED912/G, coded AJ-N, as flown by Les Knight.
RMHEX9TJ–The Lancaster was a heavily armed bomber. It had eight 0.303 machine guns in various turrets on board. As time progressed, the bomb bay in the plane was changed to allow such mighty bombs as the ‘Grand Slam’ to be carried. The ‘Grand Slam’ at 22,000 lb (9979 kg) was the heaviest bomb carried in World War Two. The Lancasters took part in many raids on Germany in World War Two. They were also used in specific raids such as the one on the ‘Tirpitz’ (November 1944) holed up in a Norwegian fjord. The most famous bombing raid by Lancasters was the ‘Dambuster Raids’. For this, Barnes Wallis
RMP4G58A–Bristol, UK. 22nd June 2018. Johnny Johnson who is 97 has had a train named after him at Bristol Temple Meads Station.Also honoured is wartime transport pilot Joy Lofthouse, Mrs Lofthouses daughter Lyn Hartman attended. Mr Johnson was the bomb aimer in Lancaster t-Tommy which bombed the Sorpe Dam. After the war he stayed in the RAF and retired as a Squadron Leader. ©JMF News/Alamy Live News
RME55JN8–Lancaster Model of Guy Gibsons Dambuster At Farnborough International Air Show July 15th 2014
RME3YBHD–UK, Derbyshire, Upper Derwent Valley, commemorative stone to the memory of the RAF Dambuster Squadron 617.
RMEW8J77–Rutland Water, Leicestershire. 20th June, 2015. Dwight pauses due to stitch pain at the Dambuster Triathon event. Dan finished 57th in a time of two hours and fourteen minutes Credit: miscellany/Alamy Live News
RMDF1EYT–The Eder Dam, Germany, breached by the Dambusters on 17 May 1943. The light-coloured overflow stains mark the repaired breach.
RMFK1A5X–Whitwell, Rutland, UK. 5th March 2016. Cyclists competing in the 'Bike' section of the Dambuster Duathlon, a qualification event for the Duathlon World Championships 2016 Credit: Jim Harrison/Alamy Live News
RMFCBG0C–Derwent Reservoir in the Peak District. Famous for its role in the second world war with the Dambuster raids.
RM2CNAPEK–Military reenactors pose next to a model of the cockpit of a Lancaster bomber as they promote events to mark the 75th anniversary of the Dambuster raids to raise money for the RAF Benevolent Fund, outside the Royal Albert Hall in London, Britain, February 26, 2018. REUTERS/Hannah Mckay
RMGMG7KE–One of two airworthy Avro Lancaster bombers still flying. This one has the marking of KC A of the 617 (Dambuster) squadron
RMRYHMKK–London, UK. 14th March, 2019. A re-enactor with a replica of the Dambuster aiming device in front of the Lancaster - Immersive Histories: Dambusters Virtual Reality Experience. An opportunity to step back in time to the early hours of 17 May 1943 and on board Avro Lancaster G-George to join the Dambusters on their legendary mission. Using the latest virtual reality and haptic technology, in conjunction with a physical 1:1 recreation of the interior of the iconic Avro Lancaster bomber. Credit: Guy Bell/Alamy Live News Credit: Guy Bell/Alamy Live News
RME6Y53R–Avro Lancaster of the Battle of Britain memorial flight PA474 is currently painted to represent Lancaster DV385, “Thumper Mk III” of 617 (‘Dambuster’) Squadron, with the code letters ‘KC-A’. and Avro 683X 'Lancaster' SN: KB726 REG: C-GVRA Canadian War Museums Avro Lancaster heavy bomber, Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum, Mount Hope Ontario
