Dam buster run
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...BBMF Lancaster do it followed by 2 Tornadoes..
It was worth the 15 mile run to get there (either way!)
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The first time you do it I'm sure as I was that you will be filled with complete admiration for the bravery of the guys that did it in the pitch black 60' off the deck at 240mph.
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"Mind you I've never met anyone coming the other way"
I have! 'twas a helicopter in fact. Wasn't a problem as we both saw each other and waved as we passed - a safe distance apart. Serves as a reminder though to keep alert and keep the scan going!
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P.S. I was heading south.
I have! 'twas a helicopter in fact. Wasn't a problem as we both saw each other and waved as we passed - a safe distance apart. Serves as a reminder though to keep alert and keep the scan going!
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P.S. I was heading south.
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If any of you are doing the "run" on 24th June in the afternoon...look out for a white Grob with "L" plates on...as my instructor and I plan to fly the trip on that day...all being well with the wx!
ps, love the snowy Derwent Dam pic!
ps, love the snowy Derwent Dam pic!
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Please post a good route
Aviators,
I am really keen to give this a go. If anyone has done the route before could you please post the entry, turning point and exit names to help plot the correct/safe route.
Regards
I am really keen to give this a go. If anyone has done the route before could you please post the entry, turning point and exit names to help plot the correct/safe route.
Regards
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We did Möhne, Eder and Sorpe a few years ago on the way to Tempelhof. We were warned that the locals aren't too impressed with low passes, so behaved ourselves (no 60 foot with searchlights stuff).
It is a fascinating sight!
It is a fascinating sight!
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Scampton to the Rhur dams--27th July 1998 Piper Arrow 111 201R G-BIDI
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The write up with maps and photos super-imposed to show how the Lancasters approached really illustrates what they had to do.
We added to aviation history with this as every book written on the subject did not show the actual route taken by Gibsons Lancaster. Having got hold of the Navigators log the actual route was plotted and Gibson in some case was miles out from the planned route.
The RAF were less than helpfull when we made preperations for the flight compared with the Dutch air traffic control. They though it was a hoot and let us through military airspace. Our Teutonic cousins were not impressed. They seem not too like anything to do with 617 squadron!!!
Next time I went over the Dams could not see a thing due to cloud and mist
Happy days
Winner of the Pooleys Dawn to Dusk Challenge.
The write up with maps and photos super-imposed to show how the Lancasters approached really illustrates what they had to do.
We added to aviation history with this as every book written on the subject did not show the actual route taken by Gibsons Lancaster. Having got hold of the Navigators log the actual route was plotted and Gibson in some case was miles out from the planned route.
The RAF were less than helpfull when we made preperations for the flight compared with the Dutch air traffic control. They though it was a hoot and let us through military airspace. Our Teutonic cousins were not impressed. They seem not too like anything to do with 617 squadron!!!
Next time I went over the Dams could not see a thing due to cloud and mist
Happy days
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We were warned that the locals aren't too impressed with low passes,
An ex-RAF pilot friend of mine also with his mates took delight in fairly low passes over the Moehne when stationed in Germany....
We added to aviation history with this as every book written on the subject did not show the actual route taken by Gibsons Lancaster. Having got hold of the Navigators log the actual route was plotted and Gibson in some case was miles out from the planned route.
I have to say, when I visited the Ruhr Dams a few years back (in the more conventional way of on foot ) I struck up a very interesting conversation with the curator of the "Great Diasaster" museum in teh old pumping station at the base of the Eder. I found him very happy to discuss the raid and even when I told him that I work with the RAF he was still happy to chat (probably the fact that the conversation was in German helped!)
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Aviators,
I am really keen to give this a go. If anyone has done the route before could you please post the entry, turning point and exit names to help plot the correct/safe route.
Regards
Normally I drop in from the intersection of the A616 with the Barnsley Road, N533033.00 W0014158.00
From there continue on a heading of about 210 degrees for 3 Nm to N532704.00 W0014457.00. this lines you up for an entry into the dam on a southerly heading about another 1Nm.
Happy flying
I am really keen to give this a go. If anyone has done the route before could you please post the entry, turning point and exit names to help plot the correct/safe route.
Regards
Normally I drop in from the intersection of the A616 with the Barnsley Road, N533033.00 W0014158.00
From there continue on a heading of about 210 degrees for 3 Nm to N532704.00 W0014457.00. this lines you up for an entry into the dam on a southerly heading about another 1Nm.
Happy flying
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Sorry for late response
Yeah it was £409 but I got a HD vid and a picture. is quite cheap compared to some other places and this did seem unique as no where else can get to the Dams and back in a reasonable time. check out the vid (its not me but found it on U tube)
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Dam Busters Run
Popular Sunday run out from our place, in fact we have the route laminated ready to pick up. Don't go in a strong westerly though with non pilot passengers...
Several years ago I was lucky enough to be given a guided tour around, through and under the Derwent Dam (they were also running an exhibition in tribute to 617 Squadron at the time), so now I have been under, and over the dam. Anyone got a boat so I can go on it
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Dam its good
Glad you enjoyed the flight. We operate a flight school and we get lots of pilots coming up to try their hand at flying the Tiger Moth whilst taking in the lovely views of the Dam's. we have 2.
if anyone fancies ago please feel free to contact me directly
if anyone fancies ago please feel free to contact me directly
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About 12 years ago I flew our Comanche 260 from Berlin Templehof to the Moehne Dam on the way back to UK and flew the drop route and then around the face of the Dam. You can still see by the different colour concrete where it was repaired. Then we landed at Arnsburg ( near the Dam and met an old guy who told us he was about 12 when the dam was breached. Apparently it was mother's day and everybody had been out to party's, so were still up quite late.
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Many years ago (at least a quarter century) there was a small museum in the right-hand tower at Howden Dam. There were some genuine artifacts including a flight suit worn on the raid, and a lot of photos and info. If I remember correctly this was put together by a fine chap called Vic Hallam of Bamford, and supported to some degree by the Severn Trent Water Authority (it was after all 'their' dam...)
Is it still there? It was worth a visit if in the area; I think it was open on Bank Holidays...
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Is it still there? It was worth a visit if in the area; I think it was open on Bank Holidays...
Weeds
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Weeds, the museum is still there. We took our newly fostered rescue dog in a few years back (having asked permission of course). She embarrassed us by taking huge fright over a mannikin dressed in WW2 flying clothing, she almost barked the place down - it certainly echoes in there, being in the wall of the dam!
However, I wouldn't personally fly the route in a low performance single over the dams at the low altitudes that some do. If the donk stops you are going in the water or the trees; there would be little or no chance of gliding clear of the valley. Also, halfway down is the visitor centre and public car park at Fairholmes, which might be described as a congested area.
However, I wouldn't personally fly the route in a low performance single over the dams at the low altitudes that some do. If the donk stops you are going in the water or the trees; there would be little or no chance of gliding clear of the valley. Also, halfway down is the visitor centre and public car park at Fairholmes, which might be described as a congested area.
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For those who are interested in seeing the Moehne See Dam:
A view of the Moehne See (the Dam is off to the left hand edge of the picture)
A picture of the Dam from the upper side:
A picture of the Dam from the lower side.
A view of the Moehne See (the Dam is off to the left hand edge of the picture)
A picture of the Dam from the upper side:
A picture of the Dam from the lower side.