Hangar at RAF Scampton, showing Nigger's grave
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Hangar at RAF Scampton, showing Nigger's grave
Image: © Linda Mellor Taken: 15 May 2004
Nigger was the dog belonging to Guy Gibson, Squadron Leader of 617 Squadron (the Dambusters). Nigger was killed the day before the raid on the Mohne, Eder and Sorpe Dams and was buried outside Gibson's office as the raid was taking place.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.300055
Longitude
-0.551971