The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
The Eder Dam after it was breached by bouncing bombs dropped by specially modified Lancaster bombers of 617 Squadron RAF. The raid, Codenamed Operation Chastise, was led by Wing Commander Guy Gibson, 617 Squadron, RAAF. This image is believed to have been taken by a German officer on the day following the raid.
Korbecke, Germany. 1943-05-16. Water pouring from the breach in the wall of the Mohne dam. Thirteen Australian airmen took part in the attack on the Mohne and Eder dams in the Ruhr. No. 617 Squadron R
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 attack
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
Germany. 1943-05-18. After the attack by RAF Lancaster bombers of No. 617 Squadron RAF on the Mohne Dam, the dam wall was breached and the bottom of the lake behind it largely exposed.
England. Avro Lancaster aircraft ED825/G, a third prototype of the specially modified "Dambusting" aircraft. Note the cut away belly and the absence of the upper gun turret. This aircraft, after trial
Korbecke, Germany. 1943-05-16. A reconnaissance photograph showing water gushing through the breached wall of Mohne Dam after a successful attack by Avro Lancaster aircraft from No. 617 Squadron, Roya
