LadyBower. High Peak. Peak District

The boys weekend away. Fourteen of us. In two groups. (6 & 8)
We started the days walk at Lady Bower reservoir. Made famous by 617 Squadron RAF, They used the dam on Lady Bower to practice the mission. The first wave of nine aircraft were destined for the Möhne, Sorpe and Eder dams and they would leave the grounds in three groups of three at 10 minute intervals. The second wave comprising five Lancasters would fly straight to the Sorpe whilst the third wave of five aircraft would take off 2½ hours later to act as a backup. "Operation Chastise"
The walk was to be 19 miles across beautiful countryside, however, it was foul weather and much of the view was spoiled. A great weekend of adventure, beer and continuous piss taking from the "army Banter Boys"

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• Operation
• Chastise
• Peak
• district.