Plaque

Guy Gibson

Inscription

English Heritage
Guy Gibson VC, 1918 - 1944, pilot, leader of the Dambusters Raid, lived here.

Site: Guy Gibson (1 memorial)

NW8, Aberdeen Place, 32

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Dambusters Raid

An attack by Royal Air Force 617 Squadron on German dams using bouncing bombs...

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Guy Penrose Gibson

Wing Commander. Born Simla, India. Leader of the Dambusters Raid for which he...

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