Last British survivor of World War Two Dambusters dies age 101
Sq Ldr George "Johnny" Johnson was a bomb-aimer during the raid to destroyed key dams
TV presenter Carol Vorderman has led tributes to the last survivor of the World War Two Dambusters who has died aged 101. Sq Ldr George "Johnny" Johnson, was a bomb-aimer in the 617 Squadron, which destroyed key dams in Germany during the war.In 2017, Ms Vorderman led a campaign for Mr Johnson to receive a knighthood for his bravery during the operation.Celebrating his 100th birthday in November last year, Mr Johnson told the BBC: "I've had a very lucky life in every respect."
He was born in Lincolnshire and lived in Bristol, and was just 21 when he took part in the 1943 operation, which involved experimental bouncing bombs that were targeted at dams in the Ruhr Valley, releasing huge quantities of water into areas used by Germany for war production."It was an exhilarating experience," he said of the raids, adding he felt "honoured to have had the chance to take part".
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