The Dambusters Raid

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_operations
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:19
gptkb:Avro_Lancaster
gptkbp:armament bouncing bomb
gptkbp:awards Victoria Cross awarded to Guy Gibson
gptkbp:bomb_load 1,600
gptkbp:casualties 53 aircrew killed
gptkbp:combat_history studied in military academies
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Wing_Commander_Guy_Gibson
gptkbp:commemoration anniversary events
conducted by various groups
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspiration for military tactics
gptkbp:cultural_references referenced in popular culture
gptkbp:dam_type gptkb:Mohne_Dam
gptkb:Sorpe_Dam
Eder Dam
gptkbp:date May 16-17, 1943
gptkbp:diplomatic_relations influenced post-war relations
gptkbp:events gptkb:Operation_Chastise
gptkbp:film_editing gptkb:The_Dam_Busters
gptkbp:historical_analysis military strategy studies
gptkbp:historical_books subject of numerous publications
gptkbp:historical_context part of the wider strategic bombing campaign
gptkbp:historical_debate discussions on ethics of bombing campaigns
gptkbp:historical_documentation RAF records
gptkbp:historical_significance symbol of RAF bravery
first use of bouncing bombs
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Dambusters Raid
gptkbp:impact disruption of German industrial production
gptkbp:international_response increased Allied bombing campaigns
gptkbp:legacy depicted in documentaries
influenced future bombing raids
gptkbp:location gptkb:Germany
gptkbp:losses 8 aircraft lost
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive press coverage
gptkbp:memorials gptkb:Dambusters_Memorial
held in various locations
gptkbp:military_branch gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
gptkbp:military_strategy use of low-level flying
gptkbp:military_technology development of precision bombing techniques
led to advancements in aerial warfare.
gptkbp:notable_pilots intensive training programs
gptkbp:objective destroy dams in the Ruhr Valley
gptkbp:operations gptkb:Operation_Crossbow
gptkb:Operation_Pointblank
aerial bombing
gptkbp:outcome destruction of dams
gptkbp:public_perception heroic narrative
gptkbp:strategic_goals reduce German war production
gptkbp:survivors 11 crew members
gptkbp:training specialized bombing training for crews
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Dam_Busters
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5