| Place | Europe: Germany |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 073356 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | |
| Place made | Germany |
| Date made | 16 May 1943 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Korbecke, Germany. 1943-05-16. Water pouring from the breach in the wall of the Mohne dam. ...
Description
Korbecke, Germany. 1943-05-16. Water pouring from the breach in the wall of the Mohne dam. Thirteen Australian airmen took part in the attack on the Mohne and Eder dams in the Ruhr. No. 617 Squadron RAF was assigned the task and the raid was led by Wing Commander Guy Gibson, VC, RAF.
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