A Tornado GR4 fighter bomber of the RAF 617 Dam Buster Squadron flies over the trees in the Upper Derwent Valley.

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A Tornado GR4 fighter bomber of the Royal Air Forces 617 Squadron flies low over the trees in the Upper Derwent Valley in commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the Dam Busters raid on the German dams during the second world war. The attack was known as operation Chastise and was commanded by Wing Commander Guy Gibson who was awarded a Victoria Cross for his actions during the raid.

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Size: 6533px × 4361px
Location: Upper Derwent Valley Peak District Derbyshire England United Kingdom
Photo credit: © Peter Brogden / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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