Historians have also objected to the government's plans for the site due to its links with the Dambusters squadron. Fifty-three airmen were killed in the famous mission, which targeted three ...

West Lindsey District Council previously lost its bid for an injunction against work to prepare the site of the former RAF station, which was home to the famous Dambusters squadron in World War Two.

"While Derrick was undoubtedly one of the most dedicated Dambusters aficionados out there ... Wing Cdr Gibson commanded 617 Squadron, a force of Lancaster bombers specially formed at RAF Scampton ...

A large collection of memorabilia commemorating the man who led the famous Dambusters raid has been ... During the war, Gibson commanded 617 Squadron, which was a force made up of Lancaster ...

The Lancaster Bomber carried out daring missions, including the audacious Dambusters raids ... On 16 and 17 May 1943, a squadron, No. 617, of 19 modified Lancasters attacked dams across Germany ...