Dambuster Raid

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_operations
gptkbp:aftermath dam repairs took years
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:19
gptkb:Avro_Lancaster
gptkbp:aircrew_recognition awarded medals for bravery
gptkbp:barrel_type bouncing bomb
gptkbp:bomb_load 60 feet
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low-level bombing
part of larger efforts
gptkbp:casualties 53 aircrew killed
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Wing_Commander_Guy_Gibson
gptkbp:commemoration held annually
gptkbp:cultural_references numerous in literature
gptkbp:dam_type gptkb:Möhne_Dam
gptkb:Sorpe_Dam
Eder Dam
gptkbp:date May 16-17, 1943
gptkbp:date_of_planning gptkb:1942
gptkbp:defense heavily fortified
gptkbp:documentary produced about the event
gptkbp:famous_quote ' Nigger' (the name of the dog)
gptkbp:fighting_style gptkb:military_aircraft
gptkbp:film_editing gptkb:The_Dam_Busters
gptkbp:historical_analysis studied in military academies.
gptkbp:historical_context gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:historical_legacy inspired future bombing raids
gptkbp:historical_significance demonstrated innovative military tactics
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Dambuster Raid
gptkbp:impact_on_german_morale negative
gptkbp:inspiration subsequent military operations
gptkbp:intelligence crucial for planning
gptkbp:location gptkb:Germany
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive
gptkbp:memorials erected in honor of participants
held in the UK
gptkbp:military_branch gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
gptkbp:military_technology development of specialized bombs
gptkbp:notable_pilots included low-level flying techniques
gptkbp:number_of_dams_breached 2
gptkbp:number_of_successful_hits 2
gptkbp:objective destroy dams in the Ruhr Valley
gptkbp:operations gptkb:Operation_Chastise
gptkbp:outcome success
gptkbp:political_impact influenced war strategy
gptkbp:post-raid_analysis considered a tactical success
gptkbp:produces several months
gptkbp:public_perception heroic mission
gptkbp:royal_air_force_squadron gptkb:617_Squadron
gptkbp:significance boosted Allied morale
gptkbp:strategic_importance disruption of German industrial production
gptkbp:targets gptkb:Möhne_Dam
Eder Dam
gptkbp:training_programs gptkb:RAF_Scampton
gptkbp:weather_conditions challenging during the raid
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:No._617_Squadron
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5