Mary Evans RAF Bombers breaching the Mohne Dam; Second World War, 1943. 10220038

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Picture No	10220038
Date	1943
Description	RAF Bombers breaching the Mohne Dam; Second World War, 1943.
Details	Drawing showing the destruction of the Mohne Dam in Westphalia, Germany, by the squadron of Royal Air Force 'Lancaster' bombers who came to be known as 'The Dambusters', 16th May 1943. This illustration shows the mighty explosion which signalled the end of the dam. On the left of the picture the 'Lancaster' flown by Squadron Leader Guy Gibson, leader of the 'Dambusters', is shown flying over the German anti-aircraft positions to distract their attention from the other aircraft of his squadron.
Source	The Illustrated London News. 1943 pages 598-9. By Bryan de Grineau.
Credit	© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
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