![]() To deternine the correct mainspring dimensions for a barrel is as follows. He likes mainspring orders in Dennison units. It is not a well organized operation, but the prices are great. Bill is a MD who runs a watch supply company on the side. Bill Ives can also be reaches by email at or through the website at. If you talk to them on the phone, they do understand watches.įor mainsprings the best prices that I have found are at Lancaster Horological Supply, 21 North State Street, Ephrata, PA 17522 Borel at You do have to register to see the catalog on the website though. Of the jewelry supply houses, I like dealing with J. When looking for parts for old watches one of the easiest places to deal with is Dashto at The modern replacement is Bestfit JA-705 which is 3.00 x 0.22x 21. It is this tragedy alongside the heroism and skill displayed that night, that makes the Dambuster’s one of the most incredible stories of WW2.For the model 83 listed stock number 2205, width 2.95 to 3.00 mm, strength 0.021 to 0.225 and length 21 inches. ![]() Another two had to return after being damaged crossing the Dutch coast.Ħ17 Squadron therefore lost eight Lancasters and 54 men, (with two POWs), on its first operation. Those extra attacks would never be forthcoming as four Lancasters were shot down or crashed on their way to the targets. With both the Möhne and Eder breached, the third main target, the Sorpe Dam was attacked by two crews, both of whom achieved direct hits using a different method that didn’t require the Upkeep to bounce but the Sorpe dam held firm with Barnes Wallis believing that it would take at least five direct hits to break it. The fact that four out of the eight aircraft that attacked these dams are believed to have achieved this accuracy, is astonishing, especially as they were under heavy fire at the Möhne! Two dams, (the Möhne and Eder), were to be attacked from a height of just 60ft at a designated speed, with the Upkeep being dropped at a precise distance from the target… at night. The bare facts are that this was one of the most daring and skilled precision bombing raids in history. Secrecy was such that very few people outside the squadron knew where they were going or what they were about to do. When the 19 Lancasters of 617 Squadron took off from Scampton on the night of 16/, nobody could have imagined that history was being made. This stunning illustrated guide covers everything from raid to finding the crashed ED825 in Northern France. Powered by a ‘Top Premium Grade’ SW500-C automatic movement ensuring it never misses a beat it is fitted with a custom ZW aerospace grade rubber strap, bespoke stainless steel pin buckle and is limited to only 100 builds.Īccompanying the watch is a 100 page book on the mission modified Lancaster that comes with every DB-2. After all a watch without a story is well…just a watch. With bold instrument dial hands and coordinates/date code referencing the mission, this British designed and engineered chronograph embodies everything we are passionate about. Taking design cues form an altimeter this watch pays tribute to one of those Lancasters, ED825 whose mission it was to bomb the Sorpe Dam. Of the 19 Lancaster crews that flew that night only 11 returned, having completed what many thought was an impossible mission. The DB-2 embodies a Time and Place, through the recognition of Operation Chastise, the most audacious bombing raid of all time. ![]() THE ULTIMATE AVIATION WATCH Featuring a machined disc salvaged from Dambuster ED825. ![]()
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