Tragedy at the Eder by Ivan Berryman. SCN57 You dont have to be

You dont have to be an aviator to know that low flying in mountain valleys is fun

3rd January 1943

Lieutenant-Commander Roope rammed his destroyer into the side of the Admiral Hipper

After leaving the RAF he went into insurance working for Lloyds Insurance Brokers

By all accounts

Tragedy at the Eder by Ivan Berryman. SCN57 You dont have to beB0427. Tragedy at the Eder by Ivan Berryman. Following the successful attack on the Mohne dam on the night of 16th 17th May 1943, three Lancasters of 617 Sqn turned their attention to the Eder, some twelve minutes flying time away, accompanied by Wing Commander Guy Gibson to oversee the next attack. After several aborted attempts to obtain the correct height and direction for their bomb run by Flight Lieutenant Shannon (AJ L) and Squadron Leader H E