The End Of An Era - 617 Squadron

Discussion in 'Lounge' started by NZDave, Aug 4, 2015.

  1. #1 NZDave, Aug 4, 2015
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  2. Sad but for clarity if I may , Les was the last surviving pilot - there are still crew alive, albeit not many.

    All partook in something memorable.
     
    #2 TT600, Aug 4, 2015
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  3. My favorite film! Channel 4 between Xmas and New Year without fail. Mince pies and a mug of tea with The Dambusters on tv. Priceless!
     
    #3 Mary Hinge, Aug 4, 2015
  4. My mum's uncle served with 617 as ground crew during Operation Chastise and had the job of clearing out the aircraft after the raids - including moving bodies ( and bits of bodies ). Brave men, one and all...
     
    #4 JR45, Aug 4, 2015
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  5. Just watching now on the news
    :(
    I think some old people are cool
     
    #5 Ducbird, Aug 4, 2015
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  6. If you get the chance read up on what 617 did after the dam raid. Pathfinding and tallboy, fasinating
     
    #6 johnny, Aug 4, 2015
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  7. RIP Les, a great man indeed.
    I did 9 of my 12 years in the RAF as an engine & airframe tech on 617, Tornados in my time, but you were still always referred to as the "hole in the wall gang"!
     
    #7 North996, Aug 4, 2015
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