ROYAL AIR FORCE BOMBER COMMAND, 1942-1945.

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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.