80th Anniversary of the Arnsberg Viaduct Raid
Celebrating the 80th anniversary of the Arnsberg Viaduct raid, as well as the testing of the Grand Slam “Ten-Ton Tess” bombs at Ashley Walk Range, near Godshill in the New Forest. Aircraft on these initial trials flew from RAF Boscombe Down, before the operational raid was undertaken by 617 Squadron
Scheduled: 15 March 2025 - 10:00 to 15:30
1000 – Coffee / tea
1030 – Start with introduction from John Sharpe followed by Rob Owen talking about the 617 Squadron operations involving B1 Specials and Grand Slam bombs in the last two months of World War 2 in Europe, with a detailed account of the Attack on Arnsberg viaduct operation on 19 March 1945 and a tribute to Benny Goodman including a question and answer session.
1200 – 1230 – Andrew Panton premieres “Attack on Arnsberg Viaduct” film as well as “making of” film
1230 – 1300 – Break for lunch
1300 – 1345 – Caroline Stewart presents technical overview of SABS MKIIA design and operation as well as overview on earthquake bombs and post Word War 2 developments.
1345 – 1445 – Ron Fulton presents Building the Beast PD130
1445 – 1530 – Move to hangar to see PD130. Rob, Caroline take questions on the B1 Special, SABS MKIIA and Grand Slam bomb and Ron is available for further questions on the build process.
1530 – Event ends
Tickets are £12 from the BDAC Shop or can be booked online by clicking here (fees apply).
Event Price
Tickets £12 via eventbrite
Event Location
BDAC
Hangar 1,
South
Old Sarum Airfield
SP4 6DZ