DAMBUSTERS

Boffins, Bravery and Bouncing Bombs

Seventy years on, discover the story behind the famous ‘Dambusters’ raid on Germany in 1943.

The Air Force Museum of New Zealand has opened an exciting new exhibition to mark the 70^th anniversary of the Dambusters raid on Germany. This exhibition explores the background, build-up to, and dramatic events of, this famous raid by No. 617 Squadron RAF. Find out what the Squadron achieved after the raid and the stories of the New Zealanders who served with this elite unit during World War Two.

Archived film footage, of the people and technology involved in this remarkable attack, is also on display. Stories that were later immortalised in a popular feature film.

Part of the exhibition showcases the simple but brilliant scientific devices that were used to drop a spinning cylindrical bomb at a precise height, speed and distance in order to damage the dams. Visitors can have a go at some of these scientific solutions and see just how these devices worked.

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Details

Open From: 15 May 2013
Hours: 10.00am - 5.00pm daily.
Admission: Free

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Find Out More

You can find out more about the raid and its commemoration online

A number of museums, other organisations and researchers are commemorating the raid or have published useful information. Simply click on the links below to find out more.

Royal Air Force Museum, Hendon
Several events are being held and you can view some of the original documents relating to the famous raid online in an online exhibition.

Royal British Legion
Some useful background and a list of commemorative events.

dambustersblog.com
A useful source of information about the Dambusters and the commemorations by writer Charles Foster.

(Please note – The Air Force Museum of New Zealand accepts no responsibility for the content of these external sites).

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Contact Us

For more information contact:

Simon Moody
Research Officer

Ph: 03 3439521
Email: research@airforcemuseum.co.nz

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