Dambusters Collection

Dambuster Lancaster Soars Again Over the Derwent Valley Dam
A Lancaster bomber aircraft from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) soars over the Derwent Valley Dam in Derbyshire

Dambuster Lancaster Soars Again Over the Derwent Valley Dam
A Lancaster bomber aircraft from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) soars over the Derwent Valley Dam in Derbyshire

Members of 617 squadron toast Wing Commander Guy Gibson and Mrs Gibson after the investiture. June 22nd 1943

Lancaster over Derwent Dam Ladybower reservoir 1988
Lancaster over Derwent Dam Ladybower reservoir for the RAF anniversary in 1988 - Dambusters

Wing Commander Guy Gibson & wife at Buckingham Palace for VC
Wing Commander Guy Gibson VC, DSO and Bar seen with his wife at Buckingham Palace to receive the Victoria CRoss and bar to the DSO, handed to him by Queen Elizabeth

Avro Vulcan B. 2 XL318
Royal Air Force - Avro Vulcan B.2 XL318, of No.617 (Dambusters) Squadron, with an inert Blue Steel missile, at Andrews Air Force Base

Dam Busters. Wing Commander Guy Gibson and Mrs Gibson talking with Captain W. K Clark, U
Dam Busters.Wing Commander Guy Gibson and Mrs Gibson talking with Captain W.K Clark, U.S Army after the investiture. June 22nd 1943

Wing Commander Guy Gibson photographed on returning from a heavy bomber raid on Berlin. January 1943

Tornados of the famous Dambusters 617 Squadron Scream Through the Picturesque Derwent
2 Tornados from 617 Sqn fly over the Derwent Dam as part of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) 65 years after the raids on the original German dams were made by the famous Squadrons

Dambusters Ridden By Derek Byrne 28 January 2000 Date: 28 January 2000

Panavia Tornado GR. 1 ZD849 AJ-F
Royal Air Force - Panavia Tornado GR.1 ZD849 AJ-F, of No.617 (Dambusters) Squadron, with the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Dakota, in a hangar at RAF Marham. Date: 1993

Dambusters - breaching of the Eder dam
Aerial photograph showing the breaching of the Eder Dam by the dambusters raid in May 1943 causing serious flooding through the Ruhr Valley

Sphere cover - The Dambusters raid on German dams
Front cover of The Sphere with an official Air Ministry photograph taken by reconnaissance aircraft on May 18 following the successful raid of the dambusters on the Ruhr Valley dams

Sphere cover - King George VI meets the dambusters
Front cover of The Sphere magazine depicting King George VI closely examining the reconnaissance photographs at a Lancaster station in the North of England accompanied by Wing-Commander Guy Gibson

Guy Gibson and fellow dambusters at Buckingham Palace
Wing-Commander Guy Gibson (centre) and his fellow dambusters of the Mohne and Eder raids pictured at Buckingham Palace having received their honours from Queen Elizabeth

Wing Commander Guy Gibson (Dambusters)
Wing Commander Guy Penrose Gibson, VC, DSO & Bar, DFC & Bar (12 August 1918 19 September 1944), first Commanding Officer of the Royal Air Forces No

The famous "Dam Busters"raid by Royal Air Force No
The famous " Dam Busters" raid by Royal Air Force No. 617 Squadron on the Mohne, Eder and Sorpe Dams in the Ruhr Valley, Germany

A specially adapted Avro Lancaster seen here carrying out a live testing of a Barnes Wallis Upkeep bouncing bomb off the coast at Reculver, Kent circa May 1943

Guy Gibson VC leader of 617 squadron RAF "The Dambusters"
Guy Gibson VC leader of 617 squadron RAF " The Dambusters" (bottom right) and water pouring through the huge hole blasted in the Mohne dam by the RAFs new bouncing bomb

History back in the air... the last serving Royal Air Force Lancaster bomber makes its first flight since being grounded nearly two years ago for a major overhaul

The damaged Mohne Dam in the Ruhr Valley Germany taken only four hours after the RAF Dam Busters raid during WW2. The 300 hydro electric power stations in the valley were rendered useless after

A scene from the Associated British film The Dam Busters. Lancasters on their way to bomb their target

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The Salt Cellar in summer overlooking the Derwent Valley

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The Salt Cellar Rock formation on Derwent Edge in summer

Edersee Dam, Eder River, near Waldeck, Germany
Edersee Dam, a hydroelectric dam on the Eder River, near Waldeck, Germany. Constructed between 1908 and 1914, it was destroyed by bouncing bombs dropped by 617 RAF Squadron on 17 May 1943

John A Collins - Lancashire Industrialist and Inventor
John A Collins - Lancashire Engineer, Industrialist and Inventor. Produced bicycle bags (Cykewear Limited) with a distinctive red dot in the centre

Robert Cedric (RC) Sherriff (1896-1975), English playwright, novelist and scriptwriter, born at Kingston upon Thames, Surrey

Dambusters tribute Goodwood Revival 2013
Goodwood Revival 2013, a very moving tribute to the Dambusters. To those of all sides affected by the event

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"Dambusters: A Legacy of Bravery and Precision" In a remarkable display of aviation prowess, the iconic Dambuster Lancaster soars again over the majestic Derwent Valley Dam. Recreating history, this legendary aircraft evokes memories of daring missions that forever etched their mark on World War II. The year was 1988 when the Lancasters graced the skies above Ladybower Reservoir, paying homage to those who fearlessly embarked on perilous journeys for freedom's sake. Wing Commander Guy Gibson and his wife stood tall at Buckingham Palace as he received the distinguished Victoria Cross, a testament to his unwavering courage. From Waldeck, Germany to Edersee Dam along the Eder River, these fearless aviators left an indelible impact on enemy territory. Captured in a poignant moment frozen in time, Wing Commander Gibson converses with Captain W. K Clark - two heroes united by their shared determination. Returning from a harrowing bombing raid on Berlin, Wing Commander Gibson stands resolute against adversity. The name "Dambusters" resonates through history as they defied all odds and achieved what seemed impossible. Not limited to one aircraft alone, Avro Vulcan B. 2 XL318 takes its place alongside Panavia Tornado GR. 1 ZD849 AJ-F - symbols of technological advancement and military might. Together they embody the spirit of those brave souls who breached dams during critical operations. Their valiant efforts are immortalized in Sphere cover's depiction of The Dambusters raid on German dams - an image that encapsulates both triumph and sacrifice in equal measure. As we reflect upon their extraordinary feats today, let us remember these courageous individuals who risked everything for our freedom. Their legacy lives on through each flight taken by a Dambuster aircraft – reminding us that bravery knows no bounds when duty calls from above.