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CGAA32612 Avro Lancaster MkIII (Special) - AJ-G, ED932, Wing Commander Guy Gibson, 617 Squadron, The Dambusters, 16/17th May 1943 Corgi Classics / Aircraft Availability: Sold Out Size: Wingspan: 432mm (1:72 Scale) Age: 14 years and up Release: March 2007 Type: Static Model Manufacturer's Code: AA32612 Product Code: CGAA32612

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In 1943 the most publicised bombing raid of the entire war took place. Identified as a key target in winning the war, the great dams, which supplied the hydroelectric power to the heart of Germany and based in the Ruhr Valley, were attacked. Having already become a legendary leader within Bomber Command, the expertise of Guy Gibson was once again called upon, this time to forma special squadron, known as the Dambusters, to make the attack. On the night of the 16/17th May 1943, 19 modified Lancasters (including Gibson’s own, AJ-G) of 617 Squadron took off from Scampton for ‘Operation Chastise. Each aircraft carried an ‘upkeep’ mine (also known as a bouncing bomb) developed by Dr. Barnes Wallis and the raid was deemed a great success. Both the Mohne and Eder Dams were breached, releasing a torrent of water which flooded the whole of the valley, causing great disruption to industry and communications. Once more, however, the cost of success was high, as eight of the nineteen Lancaster bombers were lost and 53 crewmen were killed (three others being captured). While the success had some tangible effect it was the massive publicity value of the raid that proved it’s greatest legacy, proving a valued morale booster throughout the allied countries and showing that the war was winnable. Gibson was awarded the Victoria Cross and 34 of his men received other decorations.

• Base representative of Ruhr Valley Dam
  
• Authentic sounds including anti-aircraft guns and bomb blasts
  
• Search light and bomb blast flashes
  

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