Guy Gibson
Wing Commander Guy Penrose Gibson VC DSO (bar) DFC (bar), RAF (12 August 1918 – 19 September 1944), was the first CO of the Royal Air Force's 617 Squadron, which he led in the "Dam Busters" raid (Operation Chastise) in 1943, resulting in the destruction of two large dams in the Ruhr area. He was awarded the Victoria Cross and died later in the war. He had completed over 170 operations at the age of 24 and was affectionately known as 'The Arch-Bastard' by his squadron.
Read more about Guy Gibson: Early Life and Career, Operation Chastise, Victoria Cross, After The Dams Raid, Return To Operations, Memorial, Personal Life, Honours and Awards, Legacy
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