Below is a list of the events so far planned for the 70th anniversary of the Dams Raid. Please note that many are still subject to confirmation, especially the flyover at the Derwent Reservoir on Thursday 16 May.
This list will now be updated regularly, and you will be able to see the latest version by clicking on the category Dambusters 70th anniversary below.
Monday 8 April
RAF Cranwell, Lincolnshire
7.30pm
Trenchard Lecture
Debate between Professor Eric Grove, University of Salford, James Holland, Author: The success of the Dambusters raid
Sunday 12 May
RAF Museum Cosford
2.00pm
Concert
Monday 13 May-Friday 17 May
RAF Museum London
10.00am-6.00pm daily
Exhibition
Thursday 16 May
Derwent Reservoir, Derbyshire
Time to be confirmed
BBMF Lancaster flypast
Thursday 16 May
RAF Museum Cosford
5.00pm
Special talk: ‘Operation Chastise – 70 years on, the successful failure’
Friday 17 May
Lincoln Cathedral
afternoon
Dam Busters commemoration service (Ticket only: apply by post!)
Sunday 19 May
Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire
Time to be confirmed
Service and unveiling of 617 Squadron post World War 2 memorial
Sunday 19 May
Herne Bay, Kent
Full town commemoration
Details to be confirmed
