Derby Telegraph

Peak District reservoir where Dambusters trained lit up for VE Day

A Peak District reservoir with a special connection to the RAF's heroic Dambusters was lit up to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day. Derwent Dam was where the Dambusters of 617 Squadron trained ahead ...
Express & Star

Severn Trent lights up Derwent Dam in red, white and blue to honour Dambusters for VE Day

The famous 617 squadron flew secret practice missions with a new ‘bouncing bomb’ over the waters of the famous Peak District site in 1943, ahead of successful raids on German dams. And last night – 6 ...
Derby Telegraph

Peak District war hero joins VE Day memorial service at reservoir where Dambusters trained

A hero 99-year-old Second World War veteran joined a poignant VE Day memorial at the reservoir where the Dambusters trained. Derwent Dam was used for secret practice runs before daring German raids in ...
The Argus

Flypast for Dambusters anniversary

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Shropshire Star

Second World War veteran marks VE Day memorial at Derwent Dam

Hero 99-year-old Second World War veteran Tony Jessop was the guest of honour as Severn Trent held a poignant VE Day memorial event at Derwent Dam. Army, Navy and RAF veterans from the water company ...