Operation Chastise (Dambusters Raid) 16–17 May 1943 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧 Operation Chastise was an attack on German dams carried out on 16–17 May 1943 by Royal Air Force No. 617 Squadron, subsequently publicised as the "Dam Busters", using a specially developed "bouncing bomb" invented and developed by Barnes Wallis. The Möhne and Edersee Dams were breached, causing catastrophic flooding of the Ruhr valley and of villages in the Eder valley; the Sorpe Dam sustained only minor damage. Two hydroelectric p

During Operation Chastise, Britain’s Squadron 617 launched a daring and innovative attack on German hydroelectric dams. The mission would see the use of a new, specially designed bomb... one that could skip on the water like a pebble before blowing up its target at precisely the right point... | Dark Documentaries

In this unique footage from the IWM collection, filmed shortly before the Dambusters' Raid in May 1943, an Avro Lancaster flies low off the Kent coast trialling a cylinder-type "Upkeep" bouncing bomb. Learn more about the incredible story behind the raid: http://bit.ly/2rPxxAK © IWM MTE 3437 | Imperial War Museum Duxford

The aircraft used in the Operation Chastise, commonly known as the Dambusters Raid were the iconic Lancaster Bombers. 19 were used in the mission, but only 11 returned, with 53 deaths incurred. | 303 Jag Squad

Lancaster PA474 is airborne, ready to commemorate Operation Chastise. Lest We Forget. | Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (Official)