Bombing of Ruhr16 May 1943
Leads 19 Lancasters from 617 Squadron & breaches the Mohne & Eder dams. Gibson is later awarded the VC
Historical person
Guy Gibson Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Guy Gibson, based on 1 World History Database records associated with Great Britain.
1 records1943–19431 events1 places
Chronological biography
1943
Titles and roles
Wing Commander
Record provenance
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