Guy Gibson

Wing Commander Guy Penrose Gibson VC, DFC and bar, DSO and bar (12 August 1918 – 19 September 1944), was the first CO of the RAF's 617 Squadron, which he led in the "Dam Busters" raid (Operation Chastise), in 1943, resulting in the destruction of two large dams in the Ruhr area. He was killed later in the war.

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Wing Commander - VC - DFC and bar - DSO and bar - 12 August - 1918 - 19 September - 1944 - RAF - 617 Squadron - Dam Busters - Operation Chastise - 1943 - Ruhr area

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