The Royal Air Force's Official Coin Tribute to the Legendary Dambusters Raid 80 years ago, on the moonlit night of May 16-17, 1943, an airborne mission was launched from RAF Scampton in Lincolnshire, the venture so ambitious and so risky that even to this day, it is hard to believe it is not a work of fiction. Codenamed Operation Chastise, the mission was to destroy three dams deep within the German heartland.  The Dambusters Raid has since become one of the most well-known and legendary raids conducted by the RAF during the Second World War.  To mark the 80th anniversary, a brand new coin has been issued - and officially licensed by The Royal Air Force.The Dambusters 80th Anniversary CoinTo commemorate the 80th anniversary of the legendary Dambusters Raid, Buckingham Palace has officially approved a special coin release limited to only 19,995 piecesa small number for such a historic anniversary. Issued under license with the Royal Air Force, the Dambusters 80th Anniversary Coin fea