The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Coverage of King George and Queen Elizabeth visit to 617 (The Dambusters) Squadron RAF, Scampton Lincolnshire. Using the Barnes Wallis "bouncing bomb" eighteen Lancaster bombers of 617 Squadron attacked the Möhne, Edersee Dams and Sorpe dams on Operation Chastise 16–17 May 1943. The Möhne and Edersee Dams were breached causing major flooding of the Ruhr Valley. Shows Wing Commander Guy Gibson, VC, DSO and bar greeting the King George and then escorting him to meet with members of the Squadron. Various shots of the King and Queen talking with members of the squadron. Various interior shots of the King and latter the Queen viewing maps, aerial photographs and of the raid.
King George VI with Wing Commander Guy Gibson VC, who led the low level night bombing attack by No. 617 Squadron RAF which breached the Mohne and Eder dams on the Ruhr River. Identified, left to right
Distinguished Flying Cross (Geo VI). Engraved reverse with year of issue. Distinguished Flying Cross awarded to Pilot Officer Frederick Michael 'Spam' Spafford for his particpation in Operation Chas
King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) and Queen Sirikit of Thailand depart from Australia from RAAF Fairbairn. The king inspects a RAAF guard of honour. Crowd waving Thai flags. King and Quend with Prime
Distinguished Flying Medal (Geo VI). Engraved around edge with recipient's details. Distinguished Flying Medal awarded to Flight Sergeant Frederick Michael 'Spam' Spafford for his particpation in 1
Circular disc impressed on the face with the following: '407380 / SPAFFORD / FM / CE'; and on the reverse 'RAAF / A2'. A fine steel link chain is threaded through the suspension hole. Frederick Mic
Defence Medal. Impressed around the edge with recipient's details. Frederick Michael Spafford was born in Adelaide, South Australia on 16 June 1918. He was employed as a fitter prior to his enlis