Dambusters Raid (16 May 1943) with Hugh Macdonald-Buchanan
Bloody Violent History
English - May 09, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 80.3 MB - ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsHistory bvh bloody britain christian empire england history united kingdom violent war Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
1. Genesis 2. The People 3. The Plan - Operation Chastise 4. Aftermath
On the night of 16th May 1943, 133 men of the Royal Air Force, in 19 Lancaster Bombers, flew a daring mission to destroy the Dams in Germany’s Ruhr valley. Flying at night, at low level, these intrepid men destroyed 2 out of 3 of the dams. 1,300 where killed on the ground. 8 out of the 19 bombers didn’t return. 3 airmen were taken prisoner. Of the 133 men who took part in the Dam Buster’s Raid, 53 were killed.
This is perhaps the most famous story of a bombing mission in WW2.
I first heard today’s guest give a terrific description Op Chastise at the Turf Club a couple of years ago, and I’m very pleased he is with us today in person. Welcome back to the podcast, Hugh Macdonald-Buchanan.
and so it goes,
Tom Assheton & James Jackson
Reference & Readings:
Enemy Coast Ahead by Guy Gibson
Bomber Harris by Henry Probart
Hugh Macdonald-Buchanan http://www.hmbtourguide.co.uk
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https://www.jamesjacksonbooks.com
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