Tragedy at the Eder by Ivan Berryman. (AP) SHN244 Operation Chastise was a huge

Operation Chastise was a huge success especially for the countries morale

In the summer of 1943 Hannes Trautloft joined General Gallands staff

Key ships of the British task force sail in close formation in the Mediterranean sea during the build up to the coalition invasion of Iraq in march 2003

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Tragedy at the Eder by Ivan Berryman. (AP) SHN244 Operation Chastise was a hugeB0427AP. Tragedy at the Eder by Ivan Berryman. Following the successful attack on the Mohne dam on the night of 16th 17th May 1943, three Lancasters of 617 Sqn turned their attention to the Eder, some twelve minutes flying time away, accompanied by Wing Commander Guy Gibson to oversee the next attack. After several aborted attempts to obtain the correct height and direction for their bomb run by Flight Lieutenant Shannon (AJ L) and Squadron Leader H E