Aviation artist Barry Price.
Aviation art print Operation Chastise by artist Barry Price, depicting the
Dambuster Raid by 617 Squadron Lancaster bombers.
Operation Chastise - The Dambuster Raid by Barry Price.
617 Squadron took off from RAF Scampton led by Wg Cdr G P Gibson.
Specially adapted Lancasters were used. The fourth aircraft to attack, AJ@A (ED877) piloted by Sqn Ldr H M Young was the aircraft which breached
the Mohne Dam. The attack was carried out under the a full moon for
maximum nighttime visibility. The mine was released at an altitude of 60ft
at 220mph. Codename for the cylindrical mine was 'Upkeep'. Diameter
50", length 60". Of the 19 who set out only 8 failed to return.
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