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By *eavenNhell OP Couple 39 weeks ago

carrbrook stalybridge

On the night of the 16th of may 1943 33 Lancaster of 617 squadron took off 8 never returned 53 of 133 air crew died

Forever known as the Dambusters

May they rest in peace

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By *ohn.Wick.Man 39 weeks ago

The Continental

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By *urry BlokeMan 39 weeks ago

Stalybridge

It is almost unimaginable nowadays just what the bomber crews went through, not just for one mission, but night after night after night, climbing into those tiny spaces, not knowing if you were coming home or not

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By *lowupdollTV/TS 39 weeks ago

Herts/Beds/Lomdon

We thank them for their service.

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By *irthandgirthMan 39 weeks ago

Camberley occasionally doncaster

I used to be based at RAF Woodhall Spa where the squadron was based.

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By (user no longer on site) 39 weeks ago

There was a fella of 99 had a taxi run in Just Jane the other day. That could well be the last time a surviving bomber crew member travels in one.

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By *ormalfornorfolkMan 39 weeks ago

Norwich

I’ve just done some work down near Brooklands where they did a lot of development work. I’ve even strolled down Barnes Wallis Way!

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By *partharmonyCouple 39 weeks ago

Ruislip

Just don't mention the dog.

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