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WWII Dambusters Raid: Devastation Exhibition Opens
15 Aug
Summary
- Exhibition showcases WWII Dambusters' dam raid impact.
- Features photographs and film from the Möhne Dam attack.
- Opens in Lincoln and runs from October to February.
An exhibition focusing on the devastation caused by the RAF's Dambusters during World War Two is set to open in Lincoln this autumn. The International Bomber Command Centre will host the event, which will include numerous photographs and film recordings.
These materials capture the aftermath of the Möhne Dam raid, a key part of the 16/17 May 1943 operation. 617 Squadron's Lancaster bombers utilized Barnes Wallis's unique 'bouncing bomb' against three dams in Germany's industrial heartland, the Ruhr Valley.
The exhibition, titled 'After Me, The Flood', referencing the squadron's French motto, will run from October 6 until February 28.
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