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title: Lancaster with Bouncing Bomb
author: Unknown RAF Photographer
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/18653/lancaster-with-bouncing-bomb/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 2024-03-05
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# Lancaster with Bouncing Bomb

_Authored by Unknown RAF Photographer_

## Image File

[![Lancaster with Bouncing Bomb](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/18653.png)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/18653.png)

## Image Caption

A photograph of an Avro [Lancaster bomber](https://www.worldhistory.org/Lancaster_Bomber/) loaded with a 'bouncing bomb' used on the 'Dam Buster' raid. Also known as [Operation Chastise](https://www.worldhistory.org/Operation_Chastise/), the raid of May 1943 aimed to destroy several Ruhr Valley dams. (National Archives, London)

## Cite This Work

### APA
Photographer, U. R. (2024, March 05). Lancaster with Bouncing Bomb. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/18653/lancaster-with-bouncing-bomb/>
### Chicago
Photographer, Unknown RAF. "Lancaster with Bouncing Bomb." *World History Encyclopedia*, March 05, 2024. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/18653/lancaster-with-bouncing-bomb/>.
### MLA
Photographer, Unknown RAF. "Lancaster with Bouncing Bomb." *World History Encyclopedia*, 05 Mar 2024, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/18653/lancaster-with-bouncing-bomb/>.

## License & Copyright

[Original image](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Upkeep_in_Lancaster.jpg) by [**Unknown RAF Photographer**](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Upkeep_in_Lancaster.jpg). Submitted by [Mark Cartwright](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/markzcartwright/ "User Page: Mark Cartwright"), published on 05 March 2024. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Public Domain](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain). This item is in the public domain, and can be used, copied, and modified without any restrictions. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.