Operation Chastise - Hoodie Tornado F3 3s took on the ground

3s took on the ground attack role in support of troops on the ground

The Vulcan was also used for maritime reconnaissance tasks and as a air-refuelling tanker

It took on many roles including rocket-armed ground attack

notably engaging Russian reconnaissance aircraft that were 'testing' the UK's air defences

This design celebrates Beurling as a Fighter Ace with 31 destroyed to his name

Operation Chastise - Hoodie Tornado F3 3s took on the groundOperation Chastise Dambusters Raid On the 16 17th May 1943, 617 Squadron carried out an attack on the Rhur Dams using the famous bouncing bomb. Squadron X from No. 5 Group RAF became 617 under the command of Wing Commander Guy Gibson with crews made up of many nationalities including the Royal Australian Air Force, Royal Canadian Air Force and the Royal New Zealand Air Force.