Rare Dambusters map up for auction in Derbyshire from WWII and aviation enthusiast

Rare Dambusters map up for auction in Derbyshire from WWII and aviation enthusiast

The 617 Squadron practised for the German raid with bouncing bombs at Derwent Dams in the north of the county

Comments News Zena Hawley Agenda editor 14:53, 11 Nov 2025

View 2 Images A Lancaster bomber flies over the Derwent Dam to mark the 70th anniversary of the Dambusters raid (Image: Rod Kirkpatrick/F Stop Press)

A well-thumbed map used in the legendary Dambusters raid – the most famous bombing mission of all time – goes under the hammer at Hansons Auctioneers’ militaria sale on Wednesday (November 12). ‌

Expected to make up to £1,000, it comes from the collection of retired aviation engineer and WWII expert, David Lilley, who turned his home into a Bomber Command museum. ‌