The Dambusters raid, the latest painting. Goner 78A, The Dambuster's Raid by aviation artist Tim Fisher. Lancasters of Squadron Leader Young and Flt Lieutenant Martin attacking the Mohne dam.

Goner 78A - The Dambusters Raid by Tim Fisher.  The fourth attack on the Mohne Dam led by Sqd Ldr H M Young, piloting AJ-A (ED877/G). In the background to his starboard side is Flt Lt H B Martin, flying AJ-P (ED909/G), who was drawing fire away from the attacking aircraft by flashing his identification lights and turning on the spotlight altitude indicators. Wing Cdr G P Gibson's aircraft is out of sight, engaging enemy fire at the far side of the dam wall. The bomb was observed to make three good bounces and exploded on contact exactly as Barnes Wallis had planned, generating a vast column of water. Although it was not obvious at that instant, this was the attack which succeeded in breaching the dam. However, it was not until the next attack by Flt D J H Maltby that it was realised that the dam was crumbling. The code word sent out by Young signified; Goner (bomb released) 7 (exploded in contact with the dam) 8 (no apparent breach) A (Mohne dam). Young's aircraft was lost with all lives on its return to Scampton possibly around 02.58 near Castricum-ann-Zee, north of Ijmuiden.

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