Dam Busters Bouncing Bomb. Designed by Sir Barnes Wallis and dropped on Nazi industrial water infrastructure by Lancaster Bombers led by Guy Gibson

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This legendary depth charge bomb was dropped using bravery and skill and many crew were killed but overall the raid was successful.

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Size: 5184px × 3456px
Location: Duxford
Photo credit: © David Dennis / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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