2013
SK1789 : Derwent Dam
taken 12 years ago, near to Fairholmes [other Features], Derbyshire, Great Britain
This is 1 of 27 images, with title Derwent Dam in this square
Derwent Dam
Built between 1914 and 1916 the Derwent Dam is located at the southern end of the Derwent Reservoir in the Peak District.
During the Second World War the reservoir was used by pilots of 617 Squadron (aka “Dambusters”) for training on low-level flying that would be needed for the “Operation Chastise” raid on the German dams. Flypasts of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight are now regularly staged over the reservoir to commemorate the anniversary of that raid on the German dams during World War II (16/17th May 1943).
During the Second World War the reservoir was used by pilots of 617 Squadron (aka “Dambusters”) for training on low-level flying that would be needed for the “Operation Chastise” raid on the German dams. Flypasts of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight are now regularly staged over the reservoir to commemorate the anniversary of that raid on the German dams during World War II (16/17th May 1943).
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- Grid Square
- SK1789, 300 images (more nearby 🔍)
- Photographer
- Peter Tarleton (more nearby)
- Date Taken
- Thursday, 11 July, 2013 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Friday, 12 July, 2013
- Subject Location
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OSGB36:
SK 1726 8981 [10m precision]
WGS84: 53:24.2898N 1:44.5110W - Camera Location
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OSGB36: SK 1731 8966
- View Direction
- North-northwest (about 337 degrees)
