The Damnbusters and Barnes Wallis - Operation Chastise

The Dambusters - Barnes Wallis & 617 Squadron

 

Discover the skill and bravery of the crews of 19 Lancaster aircraft
as well as the vision and determination of inventor Barnes Wallis.

Operation “Chastise” has become a legend in military history as it contains all the traditionally admired military attributes of originality, surprise and heroism coupled with a dramatic outcome.

Learn about the success and failures of one of the most daring raids of WWII.

 

Do you know the links this mission has with Herne Bay,

or where you can still see the bouncing bombs?