The Dambusters
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The Dambusters

And the Epic Wartime Raids of 617 Squadron




Author:The Military Gallery
Language:English Text
Format:Hardcover
Dimensions:9.5" x 12"
Pages:128 pages
Photos:paintings, drawings
Maps:specially created maps and diagrams
Publisher:Griffon International, LTD
ISBN:9780954997076
Item No. 9780954997076



On the night of 16/17 May 1943 one of the most daring raids in the history of air warfare took place when nineteen crews from the newly-formed 617 Squadron successfully attacked the great dams of Germany. Their audacious low-level assault gained them immediate fame and legendary status. They were the Dambusters.

Their incredible story is now told through an unparalleled collection of paintings and drawings from the archives of the Military Gallery. Featuring works from some of the world’s most talented artists, the stunning visual record in this lavishly illustrated book provides a unique insight into the wartime exploits of 617 Squadron.

However, it is not simply a collection of artwork; first and foremost it is a historically accurate recollection of events, painstakingly researched with the assistance of leading historians.

Being illustrated by the world’s leading military and aviation artists rather than photographs makes it a totally unique account and very different to any others.