The final word in our tribute to the Dambusters can only rest with the courageous leader of Operation ‘Chastise’, Wing Commander Guy Gibson VC, DSO & Bar, DFC & Bar.
Today, the dams have become tourist attractions. Here, sightseers are drawn to the Mohne Dam.
One hour to go, and one hour left before Germany, one hour of peace before flak. I thought to myself: here are 133 boys who have got one hour to live before going through hell. Some of them won’t get back. It won’t be me – you never think you are not coming back.*
