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Operation Chastise

Discussion in 'Air War in Western Europe 1939 - 1945' started by -, Sep 24, 2007.

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Operation Chastise

On 26 Feb 1943, the new "Upkeep" bomb was approved for use against German dams. "Upkeep" was designed by Barnes Wallis. It was a drum-shaped bomb designed to be carried by aircraft. When released at a low altitude, they spun at the rate of over 500 RPM (revolutions per minute) backwards, which...

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WW2 Bomber Command RCAF Navigator on Lancasters and Wellingtons.

Named after Fred Sutherland of the Dambusters.

"Apple Pie without Cheese is like a Kiss without a Squeeze."
A little Quip from the Nicest Person I have ever Known: My Dad.

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