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617 Squadron RAF, commanded by Wing Commander Guy Gibson VC DFC DSO (and Bar). There were 19 aircraft, flown by a mixture of aircrew from around the Commonwealth. Of the 19 aircraft, 8 were lost, along with 57 aircrew. The Squadron still exists in the RAF today, currently flying Tornado GR4.
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How many men died during the dambusters raid?
1,300 including 749 ukrainian prisoners
How many boncing bombs did the Lancaster carry in the Dambusters?
Each lancaster carried 1 Bouncing bomb I think :)
When did Doolittle Raid happen?
General Doolittle organized the raid on Japan in 1942. Militarily, the Doolittle Raid was meaningless. It involved extreme risk to an aircraft carrier group and throwing away a large number of men and aircraft for very little damage inflicted. Politically, however, the raid was a tremendous success. It showed the public, press, and political leaders that America could strike at Japan. It showed the Japanese that their home islands were subject to bombing, although the majority of Japanese civilians were kept unaware of the raid. The actual date of the raid was April 18, 1942.
Who led the raid the raid on tripoli?
stephen decatur
How can you put air raid in English?
Air Raid.......
What actors and actresses appeared in The Dambusters Raid - 2001?
The cast of The Dambusters Raid - 2001 includes: Guy Gibson as himself
How many men died during the dambusters raid?
1,300 including 749 ukrainian prisoners
What year were the dambusters built?
1947
What are the release dates for History's Raiders The Dambusters - 2001 TV?
History's Raiders The Dambusters - 2001 TV was released on: USA: 2001
What actors and actresses appeared in Dambusters Declassified - 2010?
The cast of Dambusters Declassified - 2010 includes: Martin Shaw as Himself - Presenter
What type of airplane did douglas badder fly on the dambusters raid?
Lancasters were flown in the famous bombing of the Ruhr Dams, presuming that's what you mean. 617 Squadron, known after that as the Dam Busters, did perform subsequent missions on other targets, however.
Which weapon did the Dambusters make famous?
Designed by Barnes Wallis (Who also designed the Vickers Wellington) it is the Bouncing Bomb used to destroy the Mohne & Eider dams, the raid led by Wing Commander Guy Gibson VC DSO DFC of 617 Sqn RAF.
Nickname givento the 617squadron in World War 2?
The Dambusters.
Where did the dambusters practice with the bouncing bomb?
Type your answer here... yorkshire
What Royal Air Force squadron became known as the Dambusters?
Number 617 Squadron RAF became commonly known as the Dambusters. This is due to their actions during Operation Chastise against German dams during World War II.
What weapons did the dambusters have?
large barrel type bombs that were skipped into dams where they exploded and destroyed the dam.
How far did the dambusters have to be away from the dams?
The famous dambuster Lachlan MacDonald could stand only a meter away from the dam. Other lesser dambusters had to be atleast one hundred meters away from the dam or there would be risk of severe injuries to there dermous cells.
