Club Luncheon: 80th Anniversary of Operation ‘Chastise’ - The Dams Raid

'Operation Chastise' is more famously known as "The Dams Raid" and is arguably one of the  most famous single operations of the Second World War. Audacious in concept and execution,  high risk, almost technically abstract and demanding the highest levels of airmanship and flying  skill, the crews were all handpicked for very obvious reasons. 

Of 19 Lancaster Avro Bomber aircraft, just 11 made it home, and 53 aircrew were lost, with 3  taken POW. However, the raid made headlines around the world when the tide of war had not  yet turned in the Allies favour. 

Thirteen Australians flew on the raid in various capacities. Two died on the raid. Three of the  raiders were South Australians and although they each survived the Dams mission and were  decorated for their efforts, only one survived the War. 

Join us to hear Sandra Lee’s presentation on the three South Australian Dambusters and their…