A DAMBUSTER bouncing 'bomb' has been unearthed on a Kent beach after it was discovered by a father and son where test runs were carried out by Guy Gibson and his 617 squadron crews. Barnes Wallis' Upkeep Bouncing Bomb Recovered from Reculver Bay dropped by 617 Squadron Royal Air Force. Dambusters expert confirms object found on Reculver beach was used before raid. Reculver Beach was used by the crews of 617 Squadron for low-level test drops of the bombs, including a full scale dress rehearsal on Friday 14 May 1943.
A few article and history links below:
https://www.kentonline.co.uk/herne-bay/ ... rs-187746/https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/6981140/d ... ent-beach/https://www.manstonhistory.org.uk/dambu ... d-manston/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_ChastiseBomb found
Barnes Wallis original sketch
Memo from Bomber Harris concerning bouncing bomb tests.
Petwood Hotel
https://www.petwood.co.uk/about/historyLancasters of 617 Squadron
It is reported that on 14 May 1943 Abberton Reservoir was used by the RAF to practice low-level flying for the raids.
Ladybower Reservoir flyover more recently.
The dambusters. Amazing hero's all.
Wg Cdr Guy Gibson awarded V C for Dambusters raid.
A group of members of the R.C.A.F. who took part in the dam busting operation.
Edersee Dam before the successful raid by the Royal Air Force during World War II
Edersee dam after it was breached by the ingenious bouncing bomb, designed by Barnes Wallis, causing catastrophic flooding of the Ruhr valley in May 1943.
Edersee Dam.....Waldeck Castle
Edersee Dam Hessen Germany
Edersee Dam Hessen Germany
The Mohne Dam, above, was in the industrial heart of Germany and was a prime target for the RAF during WWII.
The Möhne reservoir was breached by RAF Lancaster Bombers during Operation Chastise.
Mohne Dam
The Sorpe dam, only sustained minor damage. It was one of six targeted by the RAF and is located nine miles south west of the Mohne.
Sorpe Dam after attack.
Sorpe Dam
Dambuster Memorial Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire UK