Frederick ' Freddie ' Tees ( sometimes known as ' Frank ' Tees ) ( 16 June 1922 -- 15 March 1982 ) was a member of 617 Squadron of the Royal Air Force .
Who took part in Operation Chastise in 1943 as a rear - gunner .
Frederick ' Freddie ' Tees ( sometimes known as ' Frank ' Tees ) ( 16 June 1922 -- 15 March 1982 ) was a member of 617 Squadron of the Royal Air Force and who took part in Operation Chastise in 1943 as a rear - gunner .