Dambusters
Operation Chastise – better known as the Dambusters Raid on the mighty Dams of the Ruhr Valley, the industrial heartland of Nazi Germany. It was here on the night of May 16/17 th 1943 Squadron Leader Guy Gibson led the brave men of 617 Squadron in their quest to drop the pioneering “bouncing bombs” designed by scientist Barnes Wallis. On this trip we visit the Mohne (above) and Eder which were breached as well as the Sorpe which was hit but not breached. 144 young men took off from RAF Scampton, 56 failed to return, 3 being taken prisoner, 53 making the ultimate sacrifice.
All Dambusters Trips are £399 per guest. Plus £25 a night single room supplement, where applicable.
Next Trip Dates:
May 15th to 17th 2012
September 13th to 15th 2012
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