Lancaster 617 squadron Black & White Stock Photos
DAMBUSTERS. BOUNCING BOMB Operation CHASTISE: the attack on the Moehne, Eder and Sorpe Dams by No. 617 Squadron RAF on the night of 16/17 May 1943. No. 617 Squadron practice dropping the 'Bouncing Bomb' weapon at Reculver bombing range, Kent. A group of observers watches as the bomb bounces toward the shoreline. Dr Barnes Wallis the inventor, on the extreme left of the group, can be seen urging the bomb on with raised arm. WW2 World War II Second World War Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/dambusters-bouncing-bomb-operation-chastise-the-attack-on-the-moehne-eder-and-sorpe-dams-by-no-617-squadron-raf-on-the-night-of-1617-may-1943-no-617-squadron-practice-dropping-the-bouncing-bomb-weapon-at-reculver-bombing-range-kent-a-group-of-observers-watches-as-the-bomb-bounces-toward-the-shoreline-dr-barnes-wallis-the-inventor-on-the-extreme-left-of-the-group-can-be-seen-urging-the-bomb-on-with-raised-arm-ww2-world-war-ii-second-world-war-image467669565.htmlRM2J4T58D–DAMBUSTERS. BOUNCING BOMB Operation CHASTISE: the attack on the Moehne, Eder and Sorpe Dams by No. 617 Squadron RAF on the night of 16/17 May 1943. No. 617 Squadron practice dropping the 'Bouncing Bomb' weapon at Reculver bombing range, Kent. A group of observers watches as the bomb bounces toward the shoreline. Dr Barnes Wallis the inventor, on the extreme left of the group, can be seen urging the bomb on with raised arm. WW2 World War II Second World War
GUY GIBSON VC (1918-1944) third from left with 617 Squadron members beside Lancaster AJ-M which was to be lost on the Dams Raid 16 May 1944. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-guy-gibson-vc-1918-1944-third-from-left-with-617-squadron-members-129447962.htmlRMHEGT5E–GUY GIBSON VC (1918-1944) third from left with 617 Squadron members beside Lancaster AJ-M which was to be lost on the Dams Raid 16 May 1944.
22,000lb 'Grand Slam' falls away from an Avro Lancaster of No. 617 Squadron RAF during an attack on the viaduct at Arnsberg, Ge Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-22000lb-grand-slam-falls-away-from-an-avro-lancaster-of-no-617-squadron-54723190.htmlRMD50RYJ–22,000lb 'Grand Slam' falls away from an Avro Lancaster of No. 617 Squadron RAF during an attack on the viaduct at Arnsberg, Ge
MÖHNE DAM breached by Lancaster bombers from RAF 617 Squadron during Operation Chastise 16-17 May 1943. Reconnaissance photo by F/O Jerry Fray 542 Squadron from his Spitfire PR IX. Note barrage balloons above dam. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/mhne-dam-breached-by-lancaster-bombers-from-raf-617-squadron-during-operation-chastise-16-17-may-1943-reconnaissance-photo-by-fo-jerry-fray-542-squadron-from-his-spitfire-pr-ix-note-barrage-balloons-above-dam-image354813745.htmlRM2BH74FD–MÖHNE DAM breached by Lancaster bombers from RAF 617 Squadron during Operation Chastise 16-17 May 1943. Reconnaissance photo by F/O Jerry Fray 542 Squadron from his Spitfire PR IX. Note barrage balloons above dam.
An artist's impression of Lancaster bombers from the RAF's No 617 Squadron attacking the Moehne dam in Nazi Germany using one of Barnes Wallis's bouncing bombs during the historic 'Dambusters' raid on May 17, 1943. Today at RAF Marham in Norfolk the Queen mother presented a new Standard to the squadron. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-an-artists-impression-of-lancaster-bombers-from-the-rafs-no-617-squadron-107047003.htmlRMG64BF7–An artist's impression of Lancaster bombers from the RAF's No 617 Squadron attacking the Moehne dam in Nazi Germany using one of Barnes Wallis's bouncing bombs during the historic 'Dambusters' raid on May 17, 1943. Today at RAF Marham in Norfolk the Queen mother presented a new Standard to the squadron.
Operation CHASTISE: the attack on the Moehne, Eder and Sorpe Dams by No. 617 Squadron RAF on the night of 16/17 May 1943. A practice 10.000 lbs 'Upkeep' weapon attached to the bomb bay of Wing Commander Guy Gibson's Avro Type 464 (Provisioning) Lancaster, ED932/G 'AJ-G', at Manston, Kent, while conducting dropping trials off Reculve, May 1943 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/operation-chastise-the-attack-on-the-moehne-eder-and-sorpe-dams-by-no-617-squadron-raf-on-the-night-of-1617-may-1943-a-practice-10000-lbs-upkeep-weapon-attached-to-the-bomb-bay-of-wing-commander-guy-gibsons-avro-type-464-provisioning-lancaster-ed932g-aj-g-at-manston-kent-while-conducting-dropping-trials-off-reculve-may-1943-image352741470.htmlRM2BDTN9J–Operation CHASTISE: the attack on the Moehne, Eder and Sorpe Dams by No. 617 Squadron RAF on the night of 16/17 May 1943. A practice 10.000 lbs 'Upkeep' weapon attached to the bomb bay of Wing Commander Guy Gibson's Avro Type 464 (Provisioning) Lancaster, ED932/G 'AJ-G', at Manston, Kent, while conducting dropping trials off Reculve, May 1943
Two specially adapted Lancaster bombers, Type 464 (Provisioning), with bouncing bombs, as flown by 617 Squadron, the Dambusters. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-two-specially-adapted-lancaster-bombers-type-464-provisioning-with-81961784.htmlRMEN9K2G–Two specially adapted Lancaster bombers, Type 464 (Provisioning), with bouncing bombs, as flown by 617 Squadron, the Dambusters.
Operation CHASTISE: the attack on the Moehne, Eder and Sorpe Dams by No. 617 Squadron RAF on the night of 16/17 May 1943. A practice 10.000 lbs 'Upkeep' weapon attached to the bomb bay of Wing Commander Guy Gibson's Avro Type 464 (Provisioning) Lancaster, ED932/G 'AJ-G', at Manston, Kent, while conducting dropping trials off Reculver. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/operation-chastise-the-attack-on-the-moehne-eder-and-sorpe-dams-by-no-617-squadron-raf-on-the-night-of-1617-may-1943-a-practice-10000-lbs-upkeep-weapon-attached-to-the-bomb-bay-of-wing-commander-guy-gibsons-avro-type-464-provisioning-lancaster-ed932g-aj-g-at-manston-kent-while-conducting-dropping-trials-off-reculver-image478746122.htmlRM2JPTNFP–Operation CHASTISE: the attack on the Moehne, Eder and Sorpe Dams by No. 617 Squadron RAF on the night of 16/17 May 1943. A practice 10.000 lbs 'Upkeep' weapon attached to the bomb bay of Wing Commander Guy Gibson's Avro Type 464 (Provisioning) Lancaster, ED932/G 'AJ-G', at Manston, Kent, while conducting dropping trials off Reculver.
A specially adapted Lancaster bomber, Type 464 (Provisioning), as flown by 617 Squadron Dambusters leader Guy Gibson. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-a-specially-adapted-lancaster-bomber-type-464-provisioning-as-flown-81961080.htmlRMEN9J5C–A specially adapted Lancaster bomber, Type 464 (Provisioning), as flown by 617 Squadron Dambusters leader Guy Gibson.
lancaster bomber in black and white Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/lancaster-bomber-in-black-and-white-image635689978.htmlRF2YX651E–lancaster bomber in black and white
Doomed 617 Squadron Lancaster 'M for Mother' releases its Upkeep 'bouncing bomb' too late, attacking the Mohne Dam in May 1943. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-doomed-617-squadron-lancaster-m-for-mother-releases-its-upkeep-bouncing-81961078.htmlRMEN9J5A–Doomed 617 Squadron Lancaster 'M for Mother' releases its Upkeep 'bouncing bomb' too late, attacking the Mohne Dam in May 1943.
Avro Lancaster Bomber 'Just Jane' NX611, of the type used by the Dambusters that carried the 'Bouncing Bomb' Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/avro-lancaster-bomber-just-jane-nx611-of-the-type-used-by-the-dambusters-that-carried-the-bouncing-bomb-image440862571.htmlRF2GH70KR–Avro Lancaster Bomber 'Just Jane' NX611, of the type used by the Dambusters that carried the 'Bouncing Bomb'
The special Lancaster bomber whose Upkeep 'bouncing bomb' finally smashed the Mohne Dam in May 1943. Black and white version. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-special-lancaster-bomber-whose-upkeep-bouncing-bomb-finally-smashed-81961795.htmlRMEN9K2Y–The special Lancaster bomber whose Upkeep 'bouncing bomb' finally smashed the Mohne Dam in May 1943. Black and white version.
A World War Two RAF Avro Lancaster bomber aircraft, complete with Guy Gibson's serial number of AJG from 617 'Dambuster' Squadron, flies past Teesside Airport. 22nd August, 1981. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-world-war-two-raf-avro-lancaster-bomber-aircraft-complete-with-guy-gibsons-serial-number-of-ajg-from-617-dambuster-squadron-flies-past-teesside-airport-22nd-august-1981-image465095562.htmlRM2J0JX3P–A World War Two RAF Avro Lancaster bomber aircraft, complete with Guy Gibson's serial number of AJG from 617 'Dambuster' Squadron, flies past Teesside Airport. 22nd August, 1981.
A Lancaster bomber on the run in to its home airfield in eastern England. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-a-lancaster-bomber-on-the-run-in-to-its-home-airfield-in-eastern-england-123964033.htmlRMH5K1AW–A Lancaster bomber on the run in to its home airfield in eastern England.
Avro Lancaster PA474 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/avro-lancaster-pa474-image185001510.htmlRMMMYF8P–Avro Lancaster PA474
A specially adapted 'Dambuster' Lancaster bomber, Type 464 (Provisioning), ED912/G, coded AJ-N, as flown by Les Knight. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-a-specially-adapted-dambuster-lancaster-bomber-type-464-provisioning-83222845.htmlRMERB3GD–A specially adapted 'Dambuster' Lancaster bomber, Type 464 (Provisioning), ED912/G, coded AJ-N, as flown by Les Knight.
BBMF Avro Lancaster (PA474) flying at the Imperial War Museum Battle of Britain airshow on the 23 September 2018 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/bbmf-avro-lancaster-pa474-flying-at-the-imperial-war-museum-battle-of-britain-airshow-on-the-23-september-2018-image224583049.htmlRMR1AHY5–BBMF Avro Lancaster (PA474) flying at the Imperial War Museum Battle of Britain airshow on the 23 September 2018
A specially adapted 'Dambuster' Lancaster bomber, Type 464 (Provisioning), ED825/G, coded AJ-T, as flown by Joe McCarthy. B&W Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-a-specially-adapted-dambuster-lancaster-bomber-type-464-provisioning-83222842.htmlRMERB3GA–A specially adapted 'Dambuster' Lancaster bomber, Type 464 (Provisioning), ED825/G, coded AJ-T, as flown by Joe McCarthy. B&W
The Royal Air Force Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) Avro Lancaster performing a flypast at Shuttleworth Fly Navy Airshow on the 3rd June 2018 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-royal-air-force-battle-of-britain-memorial-flight-bbmf-avro-lancaster-performing-a-flypast-at-shuttleworth-fly-navy-airshow-on-the-3rd-june-2018-image356035530.htmlRM2BK6PXJ–The Royal Air Force Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) Avro Lancaster performing a flypast at Shuttleworth Fly Navy Airshow on the 3rd June 2018
Lancaster Bomber. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/lancaster-bomber-image9445539.htmlRMAWBJJ4–Lancaster Bomber.
Avro Lancaster B Mk I (Special) of No. 617 Squadron, loaded with a 'Grand Slam' 22,000-lb deep-penetration bomb, running up its Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-avro-lancaster-b-mk-i-special-of-no-617-squadron-loaded-with-a-grand-54723233.htmlRMD50T15–Avro Lancaster B Mk I (Special) of No. 617 Squadron, loaded with a 'Grand Slam' 22,000-lb deep-penetration bomb, running up its
An Avro Lancaster flying into a stormy sky Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/an-avro-lancaster-flying-into-a-stormy-sky-image479352885.htmlRF2JRTBDW–An Avro Lancaster flying into a stormy sky
Avro Lancaster B Mk I (Special) of No. 617 Squadron, loaded with a 'Grand Slam' 22,000-lb deep-penetration bomb, running up its engines at Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire, 1944. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/avro-lancaster-b-mk-i-special-of-no-617-squadron-loaded-with-a-grand-slam-22000-lb-deep-penetration-bomb-running-up-its-engines-at-woodhall-spa-lincolnshire-1944-image568985132.htmlRM2T1KE9G–Avro Lancaster B Mk I (Special) of No. 617 Squadron, loaded with a 'Grand Slam' 22,000-lb deep-penetration bomb, running up its engines at Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire, 1944.
Part of the bar at the Petwood Moathouse Hotel at Woodhall Spa used by 617 squadron, the dam Busters, as a squadron mess during Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/part-of-the-bar-at-the-petwood-moathouse-hotel-at-woodhall-spa-used-image5557781.htmlRMAY7X16–Part of the bar at the Petwood Moathouse Hotel at Woodhall Spa used by 617 squadron, the dam Busters, as a squadron mess during
DAMS RAIDS - OPERATION CHASTISE. Aerial reconnaissance photo of the Mohne Dam before the attacks on 16/17 May 1943 showing the anti-torpedo netting marked C, pump house marked A and the compensating basin marked B as published in a June 1943 edition of the Evidence in Camera magazine. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-dams-raids-operation-chastise-aerial-reconnaissance-photo-of-the-mohne-130372663.htmlRMHG2YJF–DAMS RAIDS - OPERATION CHASTISE. Aerial reconnaissance photo of the Mohne Dam before the attacks on 16/17 May 1943 showing the anti-torpedo netting marked C, pump house marked A and the compensating basin marked B as published in a June 1943 edition of the Evidence in Camera magazine.
Aerial Photograph of the Eder Reservoir; Second World War, Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/aerial-photograph-of-the-eder-reservoir-second-world-war-image501363694.htmlRM2M3K2E6–Aerial Photograph of the Eder Reservoir; Second World War,
World War Two - British Inventors - Sir Barnes Wallis Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-world-war-two-british-inventors-sir-barnes-wallis-109897594.htmlRMGAP7E2–World War Two - British Inventors - Sir Barnes Wallis
The Dam Busters Richard Todd as Guy Gibson director Michael Anderson 1954 World War Two Associated British Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-dam-busters-richard-todd-as-guy-gibson-director-michael-anderson-1954-world-war-two-associated-british-image236242092.htmlRMRM9N5G–The Dam Busters Richard Todd as Guy Gibson director Michael Anderson 1954 World War Two Associated British
Military - 24th Anniversary of the Dambusters Raid - Royal Air Force Station Scampton Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-military-24th-anniversary-of-the-dambusters-raid-royal-air-force-station-109897349.htmlRMGAP759–Military - 24th Anniversary of the Dambusters Raid - Royal Air Force Station Scampton
Avro Lancaster Bomber 'Just Jane' NX611, of the type used by the Dambusters that carried the 'Bouncing Bomb' Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/avro-lancaster-bomber-just-jane-nx611-of-the-type-used-by-the-dambusters-that-carried-the-bouncing-bomb-image442679658.htmlRF2GM5PBP–Avro Lancaster Bomber 'Just Jane' NX611, of the type used by the Dambusters that carried the 'Bouncing Bomb'
MICHAEL REDGRAVE as Barnes Wallis and RICHARD TODD as Guy Gibson in The Dam Busters 1955 director Michael Anderson books Paul Brickhill and Guy Gibson screenplay R. C. Sherriff Associated British Picture Corporation Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/michael-redgrave-as-barnes-wallis-and-richard-todd-as-guy-gibson-in-the-dam-busters-1955-director-michael-anderson-books-paul-brickhill-and-guy-gibson-screenplay-r-c-sherriff-associated-british-picture-corporation-image237117200.htmlRMRNNHBC–MICHAEL REDGRAVE as Barnes Wallis and RICHARD TODD as Guy Gibson in The Dam Busters 1955 director Michael Anderson books Paul Brickhill and Guy Gibson screenplay R. C. Sherriff Associated British Picture Corporation
Squadron Leader George Leonard 'Johnny' Johnson, DFM (b. 25 November 1921), last surviving British 617 Squadron Dambuster veteran. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-squadron-leader-george-leonard-johnny-johnson-dfm-b-25-november-1921-140167778.htmlRMJ415C2–Squadron Leader George Leonard 'Johnny' Johnson, DFM (b. 25 November 1921), last surviving British 617 Squadron Dambuster veteran.
Looking South across the Mohne Dam. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/looking-south-across-the-mohne-dam-image158753042.htmlRFK67R3E–Looking South across the Mohne Dam.
Upper Derwent Water Dam, Derbyshire Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/upper-derwent-water-dam-derbyshire-image187928922.htmlRFMWMW76–Upper Derwent Water Dam, Derbyshire
Derwent Dam, Upper Derwent Valley, Derbyshire Peak District, Derbyshire, United Kingdom. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/derwent-dam-upper-derwent-valley-derbyshire-peak-district-derbyshire-united-kingdom-image413926788.htmlRM2F1BYRG–Derwent Dam, Upper Derwent Valley, Derbyshire Peak District, Derbyshire, United Kingdom.
Dried bed of the Howden Reservoir in the Upper Derwent Valley, Derbyshire Peak District, July 2018 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/dried-bed-of-the-howden-reservoir-in-the-upper-derwent-valley-derbyshire-peak-district-july-2018-image386076981.htmlRM2DC393H–Dried bed of the Howden Reservoir in the Upper Derwent Valley, Derbyshire Peak District, July 2018
The Royal Air Force Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) Avro Lancaster performing a flypast at Shuttleworth Fly Navy Airshow on the 3rd June 2018 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-royal-air-force-battle-of-britain-memorial-flight-bbmf-avro-lancaster-performing-a-flypast-at-shuttleworth-fly-navy-airshow-on-the-3rd-june-2018-image356035532.htmlRM2BK6PXM–The Royal Air Force Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) Avro Lancaster performing a flypast at Shuttleworth Fly Navy Airshow on the 3rd June 2018
Flying Officer J Sanders DFC (third from right), and his cheerful crew of No 617 Squadron with their Lancaster, ME562/KC-K, following the successful daylight operation against the Tirpitz in Tromso Fjord in Norway on 12 November 1944. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-flying-officer-j-sanders-dfc-third-from-right-and-his-cheerful-crew-54723369.htmlRMD50T61–Flying Officer J Sanders DFC (third from right), and his cheerful crew of No 617 Squadron with their Lancaster, ME562/KC-K, following the successful daylight operation against the Tirpitz in Tromso Fjord in Norway on 12 November 1944.
An Avro Lancaster flying in stormy skies Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/an-avro-lancaster-flying-in-stormy-skies-image479577392.htmlRF2JT6HT0–An Avro Lancaster flying in stormy skies
Royal Air Force 1939-1945- Bomber Command Flying Officer J Sanders DFC (third from right), and his cheerful crew of No 617 Squadron with their Lancaster, ME562/KC-K, following the successful daylight operation against the Tirpitz in Tromso Fjord in Norway on 12 November 1944. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/royal-air-force-1939-1945-bomber-command-flying-officer-j-sanders-dfc-third-from-right-and-his-cheerful-crew-of-no-617-squadron-with-their-lancaster-me562kc-k-following-the-successful-daylight-operation-against-the-tirpitz-in-tromso-fjord-in-norway-on-12-november-1944-image479143208.htmlRM2JRET1C–Royal Air Force 1939-1945- Bomber Command Flying Officer J Sanders DFC (third from right), and his cheerful crew of No 617 Squadron with their Lancaster, ME562/KC-K, following the successful daylight operation against the Tirpitz in Tromso Fjord in Norway on 12 November 1944.
The bar at the Petwood Moathouse Hotel at Woodhall Spa used by 617 squadron, the dam Busters, as a squadron mess during World wa Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-bar-at-the-petwood-moathouse-hotel-at-woodhall-spa-used-by-617-image5557779.htmlRMAY7X14–The bar at the Petwood Moathouse Hotel at Woodhall Spa used by 617 squadron, the dam Busters, as a squadron mess during World wa
The Mohne Dam; Second World War Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-mohne-dam-second-world-war-image501363702.htmlRM2M3K2EE–The Mohne Dam; Second World War
RICHARD TODD as Wing Commander Guy Gibson in THE DAM BUSTERS 1955 director Michael Anderson books Paul Brickhill and Guy Gibson screenplay R.C. Sherriff Associated British Picture Corporation Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/richard-todd-as-wing-commander-guy-gibson-in-the-dam-busters-1955-director-michael-anderson-books-paul-brickhill-and-guy-gibson-screenplay-rc-sherriff-associated-british-picture-corporation-image331046291.htmlRM2A6GCWR–RICHARD TODD as Wing Commander Guy Gibson in THE DAM BUSTERS 1955 director Michael Anderson books Paul Brickhill and Guy Gibson screenplay R.C. Sherriff Associated British Picture Corporation
Fallen tree on the dried bed of the Howden Reservoir in the Upper Derwent Valley in the Peak District of Derbyshire in July 2018 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/fallen-tree-on-the-dried-bed-of-the-howden-reservoir-in-the-upper-derwent-valley-in-the-peak-district-of-derbyshire-in-july-2018-image386072544.htmlRM2DC33D4–Fallen tree on the dried bed of the Howden Reservoir in the Upper Derwent Valley in the Peak District of Derbyshire in July 2018
The Royal Air Force Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) Avro Lancaster performing a flypast at Shuttleworth Fly Navy Airshow on the 3rd June 2018 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-royal-air-force-battle-of-britain-memorial-flight-bbmf-avro-lancaster-performing-a-flypast-at-shuttleworth-fly-navy-airshow-on-the-3rd-june-2018-image356035538.htmlRM2BK6PXX–The Royal Air Force Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) Avro Lancaster performing a flypast at Shuttleworth Fly Navy Airshow on the 3rd June 2018
Wing Commander J B Tait, Commanding Officer of No. 617 Squadron RAF (fifth from left), standing with his crew by the tail of their Avro Lancaster B Mark I (Special), EE146 'KC-D', at Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire, on returning from Lossiemouth, the day after Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-wing-commander-j-b-tait-commanding-officer-of-no-617-squadron-raf-54723404.htmlRMD50T78–Wing Commander J B Tait, Commanding Officer of No. 617 Squadron RAF (fifth from left), standing with his crew by the tail of their Avro Lancaster B Mark I (Special), EE146 'KC-D', at Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire, on returning from Lossiemouth, the day after
An Avro Lancaster flies overhead under a stormy sky Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/an-avro-lancaster-flies-overhead-under-a-stormy-sky-image479352881.htmlRF2JRTBDN–An Avro Lancaster flies overhead under a stormy sky
Royal Air Force 1939-1945- Bomber Command Flying Officer J Sanders DFC (third from right), and his cheerful crew of No 617 Squadron with their Lancaster, ME562/KC-K, following the successful daylight operation against the Tirpitz in Tromso Fjord in Norway on 12 November 1944. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/royal-air-force-1939-1945-bomber-command-flying-officer-j-sanders-dfc-third-from-right-and-his-cheerful-crew-of-no-617-squadron-with-their-lancaster-me562kc-k-following-the-successful-daylight-operation-against-the-tirpitz-in-tromso-fjord-in-norway-on-12-november-1944-image568979751.htmlRM2T1K7DB–Royal Air Force 1939-1945- Bomber Command Flying Officer J Sanders DFC (third from right), and his cheerful crew of No 617 Squadron with their Lancaster, ME562/KC-K, following the successful daylight operation against the Tirpitz in Tromso Fjord in Norway on 12 November 1944.
Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Avro Lancaster & Douglas C-47 Dakota flying at the 2018 Royal International Air Tattoo celebrating RAF100 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/battle-of-britain-memorial-flight-avro-lancaster-douglas-c-47-dakota-flying-at-the-2018-royal-international-air-tattoo-celebrating-raf100-image356847068.htmlRM2BMFP24–Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Avro Lancaster & Douglas C-47 Dakota flying at the 2018 Royal International Air Tattoo celebrating RAF100
The Mohne Dam Breached; Second World War, 1943 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-mohne-dam-breached-second-world-war-1943-image501363696.htmlRM2M3K2E8–The Mohne Dam Breached; Second World War, 1943
Dried bed of the Howden Reservoir in the Upper Derwent Valley, Derbyshire Peak District, July 2018 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/dried-bed-of-the-howden-reservoir-in-the-upper-derwent-valley-derbyshire-peak-district-july-2018-image386074234.htmlRM2DC35HE–Dried bed of the Howden Reservoir in the Upper Derwent Valley, Derbyshire Peak District, July 2018
Wing Commander Guy Gibson (in door of aircarft) and his crew board their Avro Lancaster bomber for No. 617 Squadron's raid on the Ruhr Dams, 16 May 1943. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-wing-commander-guy-gibson-in-door-of-aircarft-and-his-crew-board-their-54723218.htmlRMD50T0J–Wing Commander Guy Gibson (in door of aircarft) and his crew board their Avro Lancaster bomber for No. 617 Squadron's raid on the Ruhr Dams, 16 May 1943.
Official photograph - Two Avro Lancaster B Mark 1 (Specials), PD118 'YZ-M', PD129 'YZ-O', and a B Mark 1, NG489 'KC-M', all of No. 617 Squadron, Royal Air Force, based at Woodhall Spa, flying in 'vic' formation, 8 May 1945. (Port threequarter rear views) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/official-photograph-two-avro-lancaster-b-mark-1-specials-pd118-yz-m-pd129-yz-o-and-a-b-mark-1-ng489-kc-m-all-of-no-617-squadron-royal-air-force-based-at-woodhall-spa-flying-in-vic-formation-8-may-1945-port-threequarter-rear-views-image603934532.htmlRM2X2FGJC–Official photograph - Two Avro Lancaster B Mark 1 (Specials), PD118 'YZ-M', PD129 'YZ-O', and a B Mark 1, NG489 'KC-M', all of No. 617 Squadron, Royal Air Force, based at Woodhall Spa, flying in 'vic' formation, 8 May 1945. (Port threequarter rear views)
Dried bed of the Howden Reservoir in the Upper Derwent Valley in the Peak District of Derbyshire in July 2018 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/dried-bed-of-the-howden-reservoir-in-the-upper-derwent-valley-in-the-peak-district-of-derbyshire-in-july-2018-image386074794.htmlRM2DC369E–Dried bed of the Howden Reservoir in the Upper Derwent Valley in the Peak District of Derbyshire in July 2018
A 12,000-lb MC deep-penetration bomb (Bomber Command executive codeword 'Tallboy') is hoisted from the bomb dump to its carrier Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-a-12000-lb-mc-deep-penetration-bomb-bomber-command-executive-codeword-54723272.htmlRMD50T2G–A 12,000-lb MC deep-penetration bomb (Bomber Command executive codeword 'Tallboy') is hoisted from the bomb dump to its carrier
Royal Air Force Bomber Command, 1942-1945. Operation CHASTISE: the attack on the Moehne, Eder and Sorpe Dams by No. 617 Squadron RAF on the night of 16/17 May 1943. No. 617 Squadron practice dropping the 'Upkeep' weapon at Reculver bombing range, Kent. Second launch sequence (2): the Lancaster releases the bomb towards the shore. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/royal-air-force-bomber-command-1942-1945-operation-chastise-the-attack-on-the-moehne-eder-and-sorpe-dams-by-no-617-squadron-raf-on-the-night-of-1617-may-1943-no-617-squadron-practice-dropping-the-upkeep-weapon-at-reculver-bombing-range-kent-second-launch-sequence-2-the-lancaster-releases-the-bomb-towards-the-shore-image568901862.htmlRM2T1FM3J–Royal Air Force Bomber Command, 1942-1945. Operation CHASTISE: the attack on the Moehne, Eder and Sorpe Dams by No. 617 Squadron RAF on the night of 16/17 May 1943. No. 617 Squadron practice dropping the 'Upkeep' weapon at Reculver bombing range, Kent. Second launch sequence (2): the Lancaster releases the bomb towards the shore.
Base of the Derwent Reservoir Dam and West Tower in the Upper Derwent Valley in the Peak District of Derbyshire July 2018 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/base-of-the-derwent-reservoir-dam-and-west-tower-in-the-upper-derwent-valley-in-the-peak-district-of-derbyshire-july-2018-image386077964.htmlRM2DC3AAM–Base of the Derwent Reservoir Dam and West Tower in the Upper Derwent Valley in the Peak District of Derbyshire July 2018
Royal Air Force Bomber Command, 1942-1945. Operation CHASTISE: the attack on the Moehne, Eder and Sorpe Dams by No. 617 Squadron RAF on the night of 16/17 May 1943. No. 617 Squadron practice dropping the 'Upkeep' weapon at Reculver bombing range, Kent. An 'Upkeep' bomb falls away from an Avro Lancaster during the tests. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/royal-air-force-bomber-command-1942-1945-operation-chastise-the-attack-on-the-moehne-eder-and-sorpe-dams-by-no-617-squadron-raf-on-the-night-of-1617-may-1943-no-617-squadron-practice-dropping-the-upkeep-weapon-at-reculver-bombing-range-kent-an-upkeep-bomb-falls-away-from-an-avro-lancaster-during-the-tests-image568901835.htmlRM2T1FM2K–Royal Air Force Bomber Command, 1942-1945. Operation CHASTISE: the attack on the Moehne, Eder and Sorpe Dams by No. 617 Squadron RAF on the night of 16/17 May 1943. No. 617 Squadron practice dropping the 'Upkeep' weapon at Reculver bombing range, Kent. An 'Upkeep' bomb falls away from an Avro Lancaster during the tests.
Dried river bank in the Upper Derwent Valley in the Peak District of Derbyshire July 2018 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/dried-river-bank-in-the-upper-derwent-valley-in-the-peak-district-of-derbyshire-july-2018-image386070572.htmlRM2DC30XM–Dried river bank in the Upper Derwent Valley in the Peak District of Derbyshire July 2018
Royal Air Force Bomber Command, 1942-1945. Avro Lancaster B Mark I (Special), PB996 'YZ-C', of No. 617 Squadron RAF, flown by Flying Officer P Martin and crew, releasing a 22,000-lb MC deep-penetration bomb (Bomber Command executive codeword 'Grand Slam') over the viaduct at Arnsberg, Germany. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/royal-air-force-bomber-command-1942-1945-avro-lancaster-b-mark-i-special-pb996-yz-c-of-no-617-squadron-raf-flown-by-flying-officer-p-martin-and-crew-releasing-a-22000-lb-mc-deep-penetration-bomb-bomber-command-executive-codeword-grand-slam-over-the-viaduct-at-arnsberg-germany-image568980394.htmlRM2T1K88A–Royal Air Force Bomber Command, 1942-1945. Avro Lancaster B Mark I (Special), PB996 'YZ-C', of No. 617 Squadron RAF, flown by Flying Officer P Martin and crew, releasing a 22,000-lb MC deep-penetration bomb (Bomber Command executive codeword 'Grand Slam') over the viaduct at Arnsberg, Germany.
Low water levels of the Howden Reservoir in the Upper Derwent Valley in the Peak District of Derbyshire in July 2018 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/low-water-levels-of-the-howden-reservoir-in-the-upper-derwent-valley-in-the-peak-district-of-derbyshire-in-july-2018-image386070967.htmlRM2DC31CR–Low water levels of the Howden Reservoir in the Upper Derwent Valley in the Peak District of Derbyshire in July 2018
Royal Air Force Bomber Command, 1942-1945. Avro Lancaster B Mark I (Special), PB996 'YZ-C', of No. 617 Squadron RAF, flown by Flying Officer P Martin and crew, releasing a 22,000-lb MC deep-penetration bomb (Bomber Command executive codeword 'Grand Slam') over the viaduct at Arnsberg, Germany. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/royal-air-force-bomber-command-1942-1945-avro-lancaster-b-mark-i-special-pb996-yz-c-of-no-617-squadron-raf-flown-by-flying-officer-p-martin-and-crew-releasing-a-22000-lb-mc-deep-penetration-bomb-bomber-command-executive-codeword-grand-slam-over-the-viaduct-at-arnsberg-germany-image479143760.htmlRM2JRETN4–Royal Air Force Bomber Command, 1942-1945. Avro Lancaster B Mark I (Special), PB996 'YZ-C', of No. 617 Squadron RAF, flown by Flying Officer P Martin and crew, releasing a 22,000-lb MC deep-penetration bomb (Bomber Command executive codeword 'Grand Slam') over the viaduct at Arnsberg, Germany.
Derwent Resevoir Dam in the Upper Derwent Valley, Derbyshire, at Low Water Level July 2018 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/derwent-resevoir-dam-in-the-upper-derwent-valley-derbyshire-at-low-water-level-july-2018-image386078744.htmlRM2DC3BAG–Derwent Resevoir Dam in the Upper Derwent Valley, Derbyshire, at Low Water Level July 2018
Royal Air Force Bomber Command, 1942-1945. Operation CHASTISE: the attack on the Moehne, Eder and Sorpe Dams by No. 617 Squadron RAF on the night of 16/17 May 1943. No. 617 Squadron practice dropping the 'Upkeep' weapon at Reculver bombing range, Kent. Second launch sequence (3): the bomb falls from the Lancaster as the aircraft begins to climb. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/royal-air-force-bomber-command-1942-1945-operation-chastise-the-attack-on-the-moehne-eder-and-sorpe-dams-by-no-617-squadron-raf-on-the-night-of-1617-may-1943-no-617-squadron-practice-dropping-the-upkeep-weapon-at-reculver-bombing-range-kent-second-launch-sequence-3-the-bomb-falls-from-the-lancaster-as-the-aircraft-begins-to-climb-image568895992.htmlRM2T1FCJ0–Royal Air Force Bomber Command, 1942-1945. Operation CHASTISE: the attack on the Moehne, Eder and Sorpe Dams by No. 617 Squadron RAF on the night of 16/17 May 1943. No. 617 Squadron practice dropping the 'Upkeep' weapon at Reculver bombing range, Kent. Second launch sequence (3): the bomb falls from the Lancaster as the aircraft begins to climb.
Derwent Resevoir Dam in the Upper Derwent Valley, Derbyshire, at Low Water Level July 2018 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/derwent-resevoir-dam-in-the-upper-derwent-valley-derbyshire-at-low-water-level-july-2018-image386078843.htmlRM2DC3BE3–Derwent Resevoir Dam in the Upper Derwent Valley, Derbyshire, at Low Water Level July 2018
Royal Air Force Bomber Command, 1942-1945. Operation CHASTISE: the attack on the Moehne, Eder and Sorpe Dams by No. 617 Squadron RAF on the night of 16/17 May 1943. No. 617 Squadron practice dropping the 'Upkeep' weapon at Reculver bombing range, Kent. Second launch sequence (3): the bomb falls from the Lancaster as the aircraft begins to climb. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/royal-air-force-bomber-command-1942-1945-operation-chastise-the-attack-on-the-moehne-eder-and-sorpe-dams-by-no-617-squadron-raf-on-the-night-of-1617-may-1943-no-617-squadron-practice-dropping-the-upkeep-weapon-at-reculver-bombing-range-kent-second-launch-sequence-3-the-bomb-falls-from-the-lancaster-as-the-aircraft-begins-to-climb-image568901810.htmlRM2T1FM1P–Royal Air Force Bomber Command, 1942-1945. Operation CHASTISE: the attack on the Moehne, Eder and Sorpe Dams by No. 617 Squadron RAF on the night of 16/17 May 1943. No. 617 Squadron practice dropping the 'Upkeep' weapon at Reculver bombing range, Kent. Second launch sequence (3): the bomb falls from the Lancaster as the aircraft begins to climb.
Base of the Derwent Reservoir Dam and West Tower in the Derbyshire Peak District July 2018 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/base-of-the-derwent-reservoir-dam-and-west-tower-in-the-derbyshire-peak-district-july-2018-image386078187.htmlRM2DC3AJK–Base of the Derwent Reservoir Dam and West Tower in the Derbyshire Peak District July 2018
Royal Air Force Bomber Command, 1942-1945. Wing Commander J B Tait, Commanding Officer of No. 617 Squadron RAF (fifth from left), standing with his crew by the tail of their Avro Lancaster B Mark I (Special), EE146 'KC-D', at Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire, on returning from Lossiemouth, the day after the successful raid on the German battleship TIRPITZ in Tromso Fjord, Norway, (Operation CATECHISM). Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/royal-air-force-bomber-command-1942-1945-wing-commander-j-b-tait-commanding-officer-of-no-617-squadron-raf-fifth-from-left-standing-with-his-crew-by-the-tail-of-their-avro-lancaster-b-mark-i-special-ee146-kc-d-at-woodhall-spa-lincolnshire-on-returning-from-lossiemouth-the-day-after-the-successful-raid-on-the-german-battleship-tirpitz-in-tromso-fjord-norway-operation-catechism-image479143815.htmlRM2JRETR3–Royal Air Force Bomber Command, 1942-1945. Wing Commander J B Tait, Commanding Officer of No. 617 Squadron RAF (fifth from left), standing with his crew by the tail of their Avro Lancaster B Mark I (Special), EE146 'KC-D', at Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire, on returning from Lossiemouth, the day after the successful raid on the German battleship TIRPITZ in Tromso Fjord, Norway, (Operation CATECHISM).
Royal Air Force Bomber Command, 1942-1945. Operation CHASTISE: the attack on the Moehne, Eder and Sorpe Dams by No. 617 Squadron RAF on the night of 16/17 May 1943. No. 617 Squadron practice dropping the 'Upkeep' weapon at Reculver bombing range, Kent. Third launch sequence (4): fuselage panelling falls from Munro's Lancaster after being damaged by the plume of water thrown up by the bomb. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/royal-air-force-bomber-command-1942-1945-operation-chastise-the-attack-on-the-moehne-eder-and-sorpe-dams-by-no-617-squadron-raf-on-the-night-of-1617-may-1943-no-617-squadron-practice-dropping-the-upkeep-weapon-at-reculver-bombing-range-kent-third-launch-sequence-4-fuselage-panelling-falls-from-munros-lancaster-after-being-damaged-by-the-plume-of-water-thrown-up-by-the-bomb-image568901841.htmlRM2T1FM2W–Royal Air Force Bomber Command, 1942-1945. Operation CHASTISE: the attack on the Moehne, Eder and Sorpe Dams by No. 617 Squadron RAF on the night of 16/17 May 1943. No. 617 Squadron practice dropping the 'Upkeep' weapon at Reculver bombing range, Kent. Third launch sequence (4): fuselage panelling falls from Munro's Lancaster after being damaged by the plume of water thrown up by the bomb.
Royal Air Force Bomber Command, 1942-1945. Operation CHASTISE: the attack on the Moehne, Eder and Sorpe Dams by No. 617 Squadron RAF on the night of 16/17 May 1943. No. 617 Squadron practice dropping the 'Upkeep' weapon at Reculver bombing range, Kent. Third launch sequence (4): fuselage panelling falls from Munro's Lancaster after being damaged by the plume of water thrown up by the bomb. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/royal-air-force-bomber-command-1942-1945-operation-chastise-the-attack-on-the-moehne-eder-and-sorpe-dams-by-no-617-squadron-raf-on-the-night-of-1617-may-1943-no-617-squadron-practice-dropping-the-upkeep-weapon-at-reculver-bombing-range-kent-third-launch-sequence-4-fuselage-panelling-falls-from-munros-lancaster-after-being-damaged-by-the-plume-of-water-thrown-up-by-the-bomb-image568895961.htmlRM2T1FCGW–Royal Air Force Bomber Command, 1942-1945. Operation CHASTISE: the attack on the Moehne, Eder and Sorpe Dams by No. 617 Squadron RAF on the night of 16/17 May 1943. No. 617 Squadron practice dropping the 'Upkeep' weapon at Reculver bombing range, Kent. Third launch sequence (4): fuselage panelling falls from Munro's Lancaster after being damaged by the plume of water thrown up by the bomb.
Royal Air Force Bomber Command, 1942-1945. Wing Commander J B Tait, Commanding Officer of No. 617 Squadron RAF (fifth from left), standing with his crew by the tail of their Avro Lancaster B Mark I (Special), EE146 'KC-D', at Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire, on returning from Lossiemouth, the day after the successful raid on the German battleship TIRPITZ in Tromso Fjord, Norway, (Operation CATECHISM). Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/royal-air-force-bomber-command-1942-1945-wing-commander-j-b-tait-commanding-officer-of-no-617-squadron-raf-fifth-from-left-standing-with-his-crew-by-the-tail-of-their-avro-lancaster-b-mark-i-special-ee146-kc-d-at-woodhall-spa-lincolnshire-on-returning-from-lossiemouth-the-day-after-the-successful-raid-on-the-german-battleship-tirpitz-in-tromso-fjord-norway-operation-catechism-image568980387.htmlRM2T1K883–Royal Air Force Bomber Command, 1942-1945. Wing Commander J B Tait, Commanding Officer of No. 617 Squadron RAF (fifth from left), standing with his crew by the tail of their Avro Lancaster B Mark I (Special), EE146 'KC-D', at Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire, on returning from Lossiemouth, the day after the successful raid on the German battleship TIRPITZ in Tromso Fjord, Norway, (Operation CATECHISM).
Royal Air Force Bomber Command, 1942-1945. Operation CHASTISE: the attack on the Moehne, Eder and Sorpe Dams by No. 617 Squadron RAF on the night of 16/17 May 1943. No. 617 Squadron practice dropping the 'Upkeep' weapon at Reculver bombing range, Kent. Close up of Avro Lancaster, ED932/G 'AJ-G', being flown by Wing Commander Guy Gibson at low level over the camera crew, after the practice. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/royal-air-force-bomber-command-1942-1945-operation-chastise-the-attack-on-the-moehne-eder-and-sorpe-dams-by-no-617-squadron-raf-on-the-night-of-1617-may-1943-no-617-squadron-practice-dropping-the-upkeep-weapon-at-reculver-bombing-range-kent-close-up-of-avro-lancaster-ed932g-aj-g-being-flown-by-wing-commander-guy-gibson-at-low-level-over-the-camera-crew-after-the-practice-image568901806.htmlRM2T1FM1J–Royal Air Force Bomber Command, 1942-1945. Operation CHASTISE: the attack on the Moehne, Eder and Sorpe Dams by No. 617 Squadron RAF on the night of 16/17 May 1943. No. 617 Squadron practice dropping the 'Upkeep' weapon at Reculver bombing range, Kent. Close up of Avro Lancaster, ED932/G 'AJ-G', being flown by Wing Commander Guy Gibson at low level over the camera crew, after the practice.
Royal Air Force Bomber Command, 1942-1945. A 12,000-lb MC deep-penetration bomb (Bomber Command executive codeword 'Tallboy') is hoisted from the bomb dump to its carrier at Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire, to be loaded into an Avro Lancaster of No. 617 Squadron RAF for a raid on the V-weapon site at Wizernes, France. 617 Squadron were unable to bomb the target on this occasion because of low cloud cover, but were to succeed two days later. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/royal-air-force-bomber-command-1942-1945-a-12000-lb-mc-deep-penetration-bomb-bomber-command-executive-codeword-tallboy-is-hoisted-from-the-bomb-dump-to-its-carrier-at-woodhall-spa-lincolnshire-to-be-loaded-into-an-avro-lancaster-of-no-617-squadron-raf-for-a-raid-on-the-v-weapon-site-at-wizernes-france-617-squadron-were-unable-to-bomb-the-target-on-this-occasion-because-of-low-cloud-cover-but-were-to-succeed-two-days-later-image568980368.htmlRM2T1K87C–Royal Air Force Bomber Command, 1942-1945. A 12,000-lb MC deep-penetration bomb (Bomber Command executive codeword 'Tallboy') is hoisted from the bomb dump to its carrier at Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire, to be loaded into an Avro Lancaster of No. 617 Squadron RAF for a raid on the V-weapon site at Wizernes, France. 617 Squadron were unable to bomb the target on this occasion because of low cloud cover, but were to succeed two days later.
Aircrew of No. 106 Squadron photographed in front of a Lancaster at Syerston, Nottinghamshire, on the morning after the raids on Genoa, 22-23 October 1942. Crews of No 106 Squadron photographed in front of a Lancaster at Syerston, Nottinghamshire, on the morning after the raids on Genoa, 22-23 October 1942. Fourth from the right is Pilot Officer David Shannon, a future 'Dambuster' and leading light of No 617 Squadron. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/aircrew-of-no-106-squadron-photographed-in-front-of-a-lancaster-at-syerston-nottinghamshire-on-the-morning-after-the-raids-on-genoa-22-23-october-1942-crews-of-no-106-squadron-photographed-in-front-of-a-lancaster-at-syerston-nottinghamshire-on-the-morning-after-the-raids-on-genoa-22-23-october-1942-fourth-from-the-right-is-pilot-officer-david-shannon-a-future-dambuster-and-leading-light-of-no-617-squadron-image568984961.htmlRM2T1KE3D–Aircrew of No. 106 Squadron photographed in front of a Lancaster at Syerston, Nottinghamshire, on the morning after the raids on Genoa, 22-23 October 1942. Crews of No 106 Squadron photographed in front of a Lancaster at Syerston, Nottinghamshire, on the morning after the raids on Genoa, 22-23 October 1942. Fourth from the right is Pilot Officer David Shannon, a future 'Dambuster' and leading light of No 617 Squadron.
A 22,000lb 'Grand Slam' falls away from an Avro Lancaster of No. 617 Squadron RAF during an attack on the viaduct at Arnsberg, Germany, 19 March 1945. A 22,000-lb MC deep-penetration bomb (Bomber Command executive codeword 'Grand Slam') falls away from Avro Lancaster B Mark I (Special), PB996 'YZ-C', of No. 617 Squadron RAF, flown by Flying Officer P Martin and crew, over the viaduct at Arnsberg, Germany, 1945. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-22000lb-grand-slam-falls-away-from-an-avro-lancaster-of-no-617-squadron-raf-during-an-attack-on-the-viaduct-at-arnsberg-germany-19-march-1945-a-22000-lb-mc-deep-penetration-bomb-bomber-command-executive-codeword-grand-slam-falls-away-from-avro-lancaster-b-mark-i-special-pb996-yz-c-of-no-617-squadron-raf-flown-by-flying-officer-p-martin-and-crew-over-the-viaduct-at-arnsberg-germany-1945-image568985270.htmlRM2T1KEEE–A 22,000lb 'Grand Slam' falls away from an Avro Lancaster of No. 617 Squadron RAF during an attack on the viaduct at Arnsberg, Germany, 19 March 1945. A 22,000-lb MC deep-penetration bomb (Bomber Command executive codeword 'Grand Slam') falls away from Avro Lancaster B Mark I (Special), PB996 'YZ-C', of No. 617 Squadron RAF, flown by Flying Officer P Martin and crew, over the viaduct at Arnsberg, Germany, 1945.
