Yellow Fang
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@winjim Regarding the other thread. I might even have read about your grandfather, although it would have been about thirty years ago. Whether the Dambusters raid was worth it in terms of aircraft and crew shot down, one very great side benefit was the formation of 617 Squadron. They were expert crew. They were sent on high value precision targets. Their bomb aiming was much better than the standard British area bombers'. And those Tall Boy and Grand Slam bombs could get to the parts other bombs couldn't.
617 squadron crews were already pretty experienced when they joined the squadron. They had mostly done a tour at least. I often thought it was rather unfair to ask them do more very dangerous raids, but I don't think they were so risky after the Dambusters raid.
I liked the Dambusters special Lancaster. They papered over the forward and mid upper turret, took out much of the armour and went for speed.
617 squadron crews were already pretty experienced when they joined the squadron. They had mostly done a tour at least. I often thought it was rather unfair to ask them do more very dangerous raids, but I don't think they were so risky after the Dambusters raid.
I liked the Dambusters special Lancaster. They papered over the forward and mid upper turret, took out much of the armour and went for speed.