On the night of 16 May 1943
nineteen Lancasters from the
specially formed 617 Squadron
took off from RAF Scampton in
Lincolnshire on a daring raid
that was to take them deep into
Germany. On the bombing run an
exact height of 60 feet had to
be held. To facilitate this two
spotlights were fitted below the
Lancaster so that the spots of
light would coincide on the
surface of the water when flying
at precisely 60 feet.
The Peak District is one of
England's beautiful National
Parks. The flight will take you
through the Peak District
covering Chatsworth House, the
Mam Tor rock formations and Lady
Bower reservoir/Derwent Valley
where the RAF trained for the
Dam Buster flights during World
War II. Passengers will have the
opportunity to appreciate this
special piece of aviation
history as well taking in views
of outstanding natural beauty.
Other flights available in
the local area:
