War Heroes Remembered
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Remembering our War Heroes
flying together to protect each other whilst putting themselves in immense danger.
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May 16, 2025 at 7:29 AM
flying together to protect each other whilst putting themselves in immense danger.
🌺 We Will Remember Them 🌺
#RememberTheDambusters #dambusters #raf617squadron #OperationChastiseAnniversary
🌺 We Will Remember Them 🌺
#RememberTheDambusters #dambusters #raf617squadron #OperationChastiseAnniversary
Johnson, often referred to as the "Last Surviving Dambuster," sadly passed away on December 7, 2022, at the age of 101.
The bravery, skill and sacrifice of the 133 Heroes that took part, of whom 53 tragically lost their lives must never be forgotten, nor their comradeship that they showed,
The bravery, skill and sacrifice of the 133 Heroes that took part, of whom 53 tragically lost their lives must never be forgotten, nor their comradeship that they showed,
May 16, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Johnson, often referred to as the "Last Surviving Dambuster," sadly passed away on December 7, 2022, at the age of 101.
The bravery, skill and sacrifice of the 133 Heroes that took part, of whom 53 tragically lost their lives must never be forgotten, nor their comradeship that they showed,
The bravery, skill and sacrifice of the 133 Heroes that took part, of whom 53 tragically lost their lives must never be forgotten, nor their comradeship that they showed,
the explosion ripping apart the dam's masonry, sending millions of gallons of water flooding into the valley beyond.
Other Lancasters were simultaneously attacking the Eder Dam, with another renowned airman, George "Johnny" Johnson, and his crew targeting the Sörpe Dam.
Other Lancasters were simultaneously attacking the Eder Dam, with another renowned airman, George "Johnny" Johnson, and his crew targeting the Sörpe Dam.
May 16, 2025 at 7:29 AM
the explosion ripping apart the dam's masonry, sending millions of gallons of water flooding into the valley beyond.
Other Lancasters were simultaneously attacking the Eder Dam, with another renowned airman, George "Johnny" Johnson, and his crew targeting the Sörpe Dam.
Other Lancasters were simultaneously attacking the Eder Dam, with another renowned airman, George "Johnny" Johnson, and his crew targeting the Sörpe Dam.
The second plane released its bomb too early, the bomb bouncing over the dam wall.
The third also achieved a direct hit, but the fourth's bomb sank.
By the time the fifth Lancaster approached the dam, all anti-aircraft fire had ceased, and the plane was able to execute a textbook strike,
The third also achieved a direct hit, but the fourth's bomb sank.
By the time the fifth Lancaster approached the dam, all anti-aircraft fire had ceased, and the plane was able to execute a textbook strike,
May 16, 2025 at 7:29 AM
The second plane released its bomb too early, the bomb bouncing over the dam wall.
The third also achieved a direct hit, but the fourth's bomb sank.
By the time the fifth Lancaster approached the dam, all anti-aircraft fire had ceased, and the plane was able to execute a textbook strike,
The third also achieved a direct hit, but the fourth's bomb sank.
By the time the fifth Lancaster approached the dam, all anti-aircraft fire had ceased, and the plane was able to execute a textbook strike,
The Allies aimed to flood the Ruhr Valley and disrupt the German war effort.
The 617 Squadron was led by the highly-decorated Wg Cdr Guy Gibson. Gibson was the first to attack the Möhne Dam. Gibson's approach was spot on, his bomb striking the dam with a deafening explosion.
The 617 Squadron was led by the highly-decorated Wg Cdr Guy Gibson. Gibson was the first to attack the Möhne Dam. Gibson's approach was spot on, his bomb striking the dam with a deafening explosion.
May 16, 2025 at 7:29 AM
The Allies aimed to flood the Ruhr Valley and disrupt the German war effort.
The 617 Squadron was led by the highly-decorated Wg Cdr Guy Gibson. Gibson was the first to attack the Möhne Dam. Gibson's approach was spot on, his bomb striking the dam with a deafening explosion.
The 617 Squadron was led by the highly-decorated Wg Cdr Guy Gibson. Gibson was the first to attack the Möhne Dam. Gibson's approach was spot on, his bomb striking the dam with a deafening explosion.
targeting three key German dams: the Möhne, Eder, and Sorpe.
Using the modified Avro Lancaster and Barnes Wallis’s “Bouncing Bomb” codenamed Upkeep, this innovative weapon was designed to skip over torpedo nets and explode against the dam walls.
Using the modified Avro Lancaster and Barnes Wallis’s “Bouncing Bomb” codenamed Upkeep, this innovative weapon was designed to skip over torpedo nets and explode against the dam walls.
May 16, 2025 at 7:29 AM
targeting three key German dams: the Möhne, Eder, and Sorpe.
Using the modified Avro Lancaster and Barnes Wallis’s “Bouncing Bomb” codenamed Upkeep, this innovative weapon was designed to skip over torpedo nets and explode against the dam walls.
Using the modified Avro Lancaster and Barnes Wallis’s “Bouncing Bomb” codenamed Upkeep, this innovative weapon was designed to skip over torpedo nets and explode against the dam walls.
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May 4, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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To find out more about the Commonwealth War Graves Foundation, please visit: foundation.cwgc.org
To join the 2025 Events and talks please visit: www.cwgc.org/visit-us/eve...
To join the 2025 Events and talks please visit: www.cwgc.org/visit-us/eve...
May 4, 2025 at 3:17 PM
To find out more about the Commonwealth War Graves Foundation, please visit: foundation.cwgc.org
To join the 2025 Events and talks please visit: www.cwgc.org/visit-us/eve...
To join the 2025 Events and talks please visit: www.cwgc.org/visit-us/eve...
Thanks to the superb work that the Commonwealth War Graves Foundation and the volunteers continually do, ensures that forevermore
🌺 We Will Remember Them 🌺
🌺 We Will Remember Them 🌺
May 4, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Thanks to the superb work that the Commonwealth War Graves Foundation and the volunteers continually do, ensures that forevermore
🌺 We Will Remember Them 🌺
🌺 We Will Remember Them 🌺
such as the replacement, maintenance and upkeep of the headstones that are in this cemetery, really caring for those that paid the price of war, be they civilians, nurses, factory workers, women’s land army, soldiers, sailors or R.A.F personnel.
May 4, 2025 at 3:17 PM
such as the replacement, maintenance and upkeep of the headstones that are in this cemetery, really caring for those that paid the price of war, be they civilians, nurses, factory workers, women’s land army, soldiers, sailors or R.A.F personnel.
There is a war graves plot of 87 burials from both wars, the rest of the graves are scattered throughout the cemetery.
We got to see some of the work that the Commonwealth War Graves do,
We got to see some of the work that the Commonwealth War Graves do,
May 4, 2025 at 3:17 PM
There is a war graves plot of 87 burials from both wars, the rest of the graves are scattered throughout the cemetery.
We got to see some of the work that the Commonwealth War Graves do,
We got to see some of the work that the Commonwealth War Graves do,
We were joined by fantastic Commonwealth War Graves volunteer guides who were extremely knowledgeable and fascinating to listen to.
The Derby (Nottingham Road) Cemetery contains 194 First World War burials and 146 from the Second World War.
The Derby (Nottingham Road) Cemetery contains 194 First World War burials and 146 from the Second World War.
May 4, 2025 at 3:17 PM
We were joined by fantastic Commonwealth War Graves volunteer guides who were extremely knowledgeable and fascinating to listen to.
The Derby (Nottingham Road) Cemetery contains 194 First World War burials and 146 from the Second World War.
The Derby (Nottingham Road) Cemetery contains 194 First World War burials and 146 from the Second World War.
To join the 2025 Events and talks please visit: www.cwgc.org/visit-us/eve...
To join the Commonwealth War Graves Foundation and become a member, please visit: foundation.cwgc.org/join-the-fou...
To join the Commonwealth War Graves Foundation and become a member, please visit: foundation.cwgc.org/join-the-fou...
May 2, 2025 at 6:23 AM
To join the 2025 Events and talks please visit: www.cwgc.org/visit-us/eve...
To join the Commonwealth War Graves Foundation and become a member, please visit: foundation.cwgc.org/join-the-fou...
To join the Commonwealth War Graves Foundation and become a member, please visit: foundation.cwgc.org/join-the-fou...
Thanks to the superb work that the Commonwealth War Graves Foundation continually does, ensures that forevermore
🌺 We Will Remember Them 🌺
To find out more about the Commonwealth War Graves Foundation, please visit: foundation.cwgc.org
🌺 We Will Remember Them 🌺
To find out more about the Commonwealth War Graves Foundation, please visit: foundation.cwgc.org
May 2, 2025 at 6:23 AM
Thanks to the superb work that the Commonwealth War Graves Foundation continually does, ensures that forevermore
🌺 We Will Remember Them 🌺
To find out more about the Commonwealth War Graves Foundation, please visit: foundation.cwgc.org
🌺 We Will Remember Them 🌺
To find out more about the Commonwealth War Graves Foundation, please visit: foundation.cwgc.org
We will continually visit the many various locations where Heroes lay in order that as many are remembered as possible.
May 2, 2025 at 6:23 AM
We will continually visit the many various locations where Heroes lay in order that as many are remembered as possible.
Having visited many War Graves ourselves, we have been curious about the Heroes stories and their courage, which in itself reflects in being moved by the scale of the sacrifices made. We visit to remember and give thanks to those that gave so much then, so we can be here today.
May 2, 2025 at 6:23 AM
Having visited many War Graves ourselves, we have been curious about the Heroes stories and their courage, which in itself reflects in being moved by the scale of the sacrifices made. We visit to remember and give thanks to those that gave so much then, so we can be here today.
You'll be able to see firsthand how these casualties of the World Wars are cared for by the CWGC and hear fascinating stories of the men and women commemorated near you, ensuring they are never forgotten.
May 2, 2025 at 6:23 AM
You'll be able to see firsthand how these casualties of the World Wars are cared for by the CWGC and hear fascinating stories of the men and women commemorated near you, ensuring they are never forgotten.
During War Graves Week, the Commonwealth War Graves Foundation is hosting a range of guided tours and talks near you. These events offer the opportunity to discover more about some of the 1.7 million men and women from the Commonwealth who lost their lives during both World War I and World War II.
May 2, 2025 at 6:23 AM
During War Graves Week, the Commonwealth War Graves Foundation is hosting a range of guided tours and talks near you. These events offer the opportunity to discover more about some of the 1.7 million men and women from the Commonwealth who lost their lives during both World War I and World War II.
🌺 We Will Remember Them 🌺
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April 25, 2025 at 6:15 AM
Let us take a moment this anniversary to reflect, remember and honour their sacrifices and bravery, as well as the bonds that they forged in the face of adversity and the legacy of this pivotal moment that is etched in our history. Their sacrifice should never be forgotten.
April 25, 2025 at 6:15 AM
Let us take a moment this anniversary to reflect, remember and honour their sacrifices and bravery, as well as the bonds that they forged in the face of adversity and the legacy of this pivotal moment that is etched in our history. Their sacrifice should never be forgotten.