Bomber Crews of BCM,
This coming Sunday 17th October there is a planned sortie to the Derbyshire Dales & Peak District. I have formulated a flight plan taking in the scenic views of Derbyshire including Monsal Head, beautiful Edale & the poignant Derwent Reservoir. Derwent reservoir was used by the RAF's Dambusters to practise their low level flying techniques during 1943, in preparation for delivering Barnes Wallis' famous 'bouncing bombs' to German dams. Located in the West Tower of the Derwent Valley Dam is the Derwent Dam (617 Squadron) Museum which houses a collection of memorabilia dedicated to the famous Dams Raid carried out by 617 “Dambusters” Squadron. It includes photographs and other material covering all aspects of the Dams Raid, including details of the training flights carried out by 617 Squadron over the Derwent Dam and material relating to the film “The Dambusters” starring Richard Todd as Guy Gibson, made in 1954. There is also an example of the famous “Bouncing Bomb”, which forms the centrepiece of the museum’s display. Opening times are 10.00am to 4.00pm this Sunday!
If I could have an idea of interested persons for this very auspicious sortie I would me most grateful. If there is sufficient interest shown would be looking at leaving HQ after briefing at 0900hrs weather permitting of course.
Toodle Pip DSO & Bar, DFC & Bar, Where's the Bar?
