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[Railway viaduct at Bielefeld] (Ops 268)
Film
Maker: RAF Film Production Unit RAF Bomber Command
RAF Bomber Command Operational Film No 268 of raid by Lancaster bombers on the railway viaduct at Bielefeld, Germany (possibly the strike by 617 Squadron RAF on 22 February 1945). Opening scene of an ...F02582
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England. Wing Commander G. P. Gibson DSO DFC, No. 617 Squadron RAF (1 at top of steps) with crew ...
Photograph
England. Wing Commander G. P. Gibson DSO DFC, No. 617 Squadron RAF (1 at top of steps) with crew about to enter their Lancaster bomber aircraft ED932.148946
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Tromso Fjord, Norway. 1944-11. Photograph was taken from a Lancaster aircraft of No. 463 Squadron ...
Photograph
Tromso Fjord, Norway. 1944-11. Photograph was taken from a Lancaster aircraft of No. 463 Squadron RAAF and revealed the complete success of the Lancasters of No 9 and No. 617 Squadrons RAF, 12,000 lb ...SUK13385
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Tirpitz sunk, RAF destroys pride of Nazi navy
Film
Maker: Fox Movietone News
Fox Movietone newsreel on the sinking of the Tirpitz. On 12 November 1944 Lancaster aircraft of 9 and 617 Squadron RAF, with Bomber Command, some with Australian crews, succeeded in sinking the German...F07306
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Attack on Tirpitz (Ops 228)
Film
Maker: RAF Bomber Command
Lancaster Squadrons Nos 9 RAF and 617 RAF of No. 5 Group Bomber Command attacked the German battleship Tirpitz in Kaa Fiord Norway from the Russian base Yagonik near Archangel. Accompanying the bomber...F02559
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MOHNE DAM, GERMANY. C. 1943-05-17. WATER POURS FROM THE DAM SIX HOURS AFTER THE SUCCESSFUL ATTACK ...
Photograph
MOHNE DAM, GERMANY. C. 1943-05-17. WATER POURS FROM THE DAM SIX HOURS AFTER THE SUCCESSFUL ATTACK BY NO. 617 SQUADRON RAF DURING THE NIGHT OF 1943-05-16/17. IN THE FOREGROUND CAN BE SEEN BUOYS AND CHA...128223
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10 ton bomb: RAF Bomber Command attack [Bielefeld] viaduct with 22,000lb bomb
Film
Maker: RAF Film Production Unit
On Tuesday March 15th Bomber Command sprung its newest suprise on Germany, the 22,000 lb bomb. This bomb is carried in Lancasters specially modified for the purpose and it was these aircraft of 617 Sq...F02567
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King George and Queen Elizabeth visit 617 Sqn RAF
Film
Coverage of King George and Queen Elizabeth visit to 617 (The Dambusters) Squadron RAF, Scampton Lincolnshire. Using the Barnes Wallis "bouncing bomb" eighteen Lancaster bombers of 617 Squadron attack...F02547
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The Gen [RAF news magazine] No. 2
Film
RAF news magazine No. 2 covers; bombing and capture of Pantelleria; a wager between General Eisenhower and Field Marshal Montgomery on the speed of which Montgomery would capture Sfax in Tunisia. Mont...F02178
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Commemorative copper plaque from the north tower of the Mohne Dam, Germany
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
German commemorative copper plaque from the north tower of the Mohne Dam. Weight 190 lbs. The plaque is painted black, and the lettering, in raised capitals, appears to be light blue in colour, but th...RELAWM34458
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Flight Lieutenant Bruce Buckham DSO DFC, Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), interviewed by Ken Llewelyn
Sound
Maker: Buckham, Bruce Alexander Llewelyn, Kenneth
420437 Flight Lieutenant Bruce Buckham DSO DFC, RAAF interviewed by Ken Llewellyn about his service as a Stirling and Lancaster pilot with Royal Air Force (RAF) Bomber Command during the Second World ...S01670
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Spafford, Frederick Michael (Pilot Officer, b.1918 - d. 1943)
Private Record
Maker: Spafford, Frederick Michael
Collection relating to the Second World War service of 407380 Pilot Officer Frederick Michael Spafford DFC, DFM. Spafford, an air bomber with No. 617 "Dambuster" Squadron, was killed when his aircraft...AWM2019.835.5
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Identity disc: Flying Officer Frederick Michael Spafford, RAAF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Circular disc impressed on the face with the following: '407380 / SPAFFORD / FM / CE'; and on the reverse 'RAAF / A2'. A fine steel link chain is threaded through the suspension hole.AWM2019.835.2
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British War Medal 1939-45: Flying Officer Frederick Michael Spafford, RAAF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
British War Medal 1939-45. Impressed around the edge with recipient's details.AWM2019.835.1.6
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Defence Medal: Flying Officer Frederick Michael Spafford, RAAF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Defence Medal. Impressed around the edge with recipient's details.AWM2019.835.1.5
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Air Crew Europe Star: Flying Officer Frederick Micheal Spafford, RAAF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Air Crew Europe Star. Impressed reverse with recipient's details.AWM2019.835.1.4
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Distinguished Flying Cross: Pilot Officer Frederick Michael Spafford, 617 Squadron, RAF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Distinguished Flying Cross (Geo VI). Engraved reverse with year of issue.AWM2019.835.1.1
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1939-45 Star: Squadron Leader D J Shannon, 617 Squadron RAF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
1939-45 Star with Bomber Command clasp. Engraved on reverse with recipient's details.OL00572.003
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Officer's peaked cap : Squadron Leader D J Shannon, 617 Squadron, RAF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Officer's RAAF blue peaked service dress cap with dark blue mohair hatband, cap badge showing a gold bullion and velvet embroidered king's crown above a gilded metal eagle, with gold bullion embroider...OL00572.013
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Australia Service Medal: Squadron Leader D J Shannon, 617 Squadron RAF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Australia Service Medal. Impressed around edge with recipient's details.OL00572.008