Saturday, May 17, 2014

Operation CHASTISE


For John, BLUFHeroes.



The survivors of the 617 Squadron dam busting mission recovered in England this day 71 years ago.

Eight of 19 Lancasters Bombers failed to return.  Of 133 aircrew involved 53 died. Of the dead, 14 were from the Royal Canadian Air Force.

Hat tip to the InstaPundit.

Regards  —  Cliff

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