The Dam Busters

"Dam Busting" Operations

Re-live Historic RAF "Dam Busting" Operations

Re-live the historic and daring Operation Chastise like never before. On the night of 16th May 1943 Wing Commander Guy Gibson led 19 specially adapted Avro Lancasters of 617 squadron on an attack on the dams of the River Ruhr. Follow their exploits in CFS2 from this raid to the sinking of the Tirpitz. FS2002 users can enjoy the experience of these amazing machines and also visit the authentic scenery areas. Aircraft included are the Lancaster (including the famous 'bouncing bomb', Grand Slam Lancaster, Mosquito and Wellington. Authentic WWII airbases and scenery of the famous Ruhr dams are also included. 25 famous raids for CFS2 give you all you need to re-live the tension of those precision raids. Dam Busters is shipping now - be one of the first to volunteer for flight simulation's finest hour.

On 16th May 1943, 19 aircraft led by Wing Commander Guy Gibson flew on Operation 'Chastise', now commonly known as the 'The Dam Busters' raid. Lancaster ED932, AJ-G was flown by Gibson and carried the ingenious bouncing bomb designed by Barnes Wallis which was used to attack dams in Germany's Ruhr valley.

Now you can experience the first realistic simutlaion that meticulously captures the heroism and sheer excitement of the historic Dam Busters raid of 1943 and many other operations of the squadron behind it

Additional 617 Squadron "Dam Busters" Missions

"Re-live the most daring raids of WWII from the RAF's most courageous elite aircrew."

The Dam Busters, as 617 Squadron became known as after the raids of May 1943, were also responsible for some of World War II's other great sorties: the sinking of the Tirpitz, raids on V1 & V2 rocket sites, Bergen U-boat pens and of course the raid on Hitler's 'Eagle's Nest'. There are 25 daring missions awaiting those with courage and good old-fashioned grit.

Amazingly Detailed Aircraft

Alternatively, marvel at the sheer flying spectacle of these amazing machines and drink in the authentic scenic vistas and realistic roar of the powerful Merlin engines.

"Left, steady, right, steady… hold it Skipper… bombs gone!"

The Dam Busters hosts an impressive and authentic selection of aircraft which were used by 617 Sqn. including the famous 'bouncing bomb' Lancaster, Grand Slam Lancaster, Lancaster B1, Mosquito and Wellington..

Minimum requirements

Microsoft Combat Flight Simulator 2, Flight Simulator 2000 or Flight Simulator 2002, Pentium II 450MHz PC, Windows 95/98 ME, 2000 or XP (Note; This expansion will not run under Windows NT. Combat action is only available in Microsoft Combat Flight Simulator 2), 64Mb RAM, CD-ROM Drive, 16Mb 3D Graphics accelerator card, Sound card, mouse/pointing device. 240 Mb Hard drive space for Combat Flight Simulator 2 installation 150 Mb Hard drive space for Flight Simulator 2000 or 2002 installation.

Recommended requirements

Pentium III 500MHz or higher, 128 MB or more RAM, 32Mb or more 3D graphics accelerator card, Monitor capable of 1024 x 768 resolution, 3D Sound Card

Discontinued