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| Service for Dambusters stained glass window honouring 617 Squadron | Service for Dambusters stained glass window honouring 617 Squadron |
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| The window was funded by donations to Scampton Church for the installation | The window was funded by donations to Scampton Church for the installation |
| A stained glass window created to honour the Dambusters is being dedicated at a church later on the anniversary of the squadron's founding. | A stained glass window created to honour the Dambusters is being dedicated at a church later on the anniversary of the squadron's founding. |
| The Dambusters were named after their part in bombing raids in Germany's Ruhr valley during World War Two. | The Dambusters were named after their part in bombing raids in Germany's Ruhr valley during World War Two. |
| A window has been installed at Scampton Church, yards from the Lincolnshire base where 617 Squadron was established. | A window has been installed at Scampton Church, yards from the Lincolnshire base where 617 Squadron was established. |
| A total of £18,000 was raised through donations to pay for the display. | A total of £18,000 was raised through donations to pay for the display. |
| The stained glass window, which features the emblems of the squadron, was installed in February with a formal dedication service to take place later. | The stained glass window, which features the emblems of the squadron, was installed in February with a formal dedication service to take place later. |
| The window includes pictures of Lancaster bombers | The window includes pictures of Lancaster bombers |
| Reverend Group Captain Ruth Hake MBE KHC, Reverend Canon Alyson Buxton and Reverend Sue Deacon will conduct the service. | |
| A delegation from the German towns of Mohnesse and Mohnesse-Gunne, which were under the Mohne dam, are also due to attend. | A delegation from the German towns of Mohnesse and Mohnesse-Gunne, which were under the Mohne dam, are also due to attend. |
| The squadron was created on 23 March 1943 at RAF Scampton, with 133 aircrew in 19 Lancaster bombers taking part in the secret operation in May of that year. | The squadron was created on 23 March 1943 at RAF Scampton, with 133 aircrew in 19 Lancaster bombers taking part in the secret operation in May of that year. |
| During the raids 1,300 people were killed in the resulting flooding, 53 airmen died and three were captured as prisoners of war. | During the raids 1,300 people were killed in the resulting flooding, 53 airmen died and three were captured as prisoners of war. |
| The new window has been commissioned from glass-artist Claire Williamson, who also designed an existing commemorative window at the church. | The new window has been commissioned from glass-artist Claire Williamson, who also designed an existing commemorative window at the church. |
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| Related Topics | Related Topics |
| Scampton | Scampton |
| RAF Scampton | RAF Scampton |
| World War Two | World War Two |
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