"Without doubt the original members of 617 Sqdn carried out a courageous and expert piece of flying. I wonder what they would think seeing current members basking in their glory?
I speak as one who served on 617 when it re-formed with Vulcans. During a detachment to the USA we were publicly hailed as the 'Dambuster Boys'. It was most embarrassing."
Goudie
If it is that embarrassing, then why
- does 617 Squadron have a burst dam in the middle of the Squadron Crest ?
- does the current Tornado as pictured have a Dambuster Lancaster
an even bigger burst dam and the actual word "Dambuster" on the tail ?
- does the 617 Aircrew Association have Dambusters70 logo on the front page ?
Last edited by 500N; 21st Mar 2013 at 11:21.