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Archive Reference / Library Class No.	LS/940.544
Title	The last British Dambuster: one man's extraordinary life and the raids that changed history
Date	2014
Publication Date	2014
Author	Johnson, George
Repository	Derbyshire Record Office
ISBN	9780091957742
Term	WORLD WAR II
Term	AIRCRAFT

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Johnson; George Leonard "Johnnie" (1921-); Squadron Leader; Served in 617 Squadron, Royal Air Force, in World War 2, and took part in Opertion Chastise over Germany (the Dambusters raids), the practice runs for which took place over Derwent Reservoir, Derbyshire.

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