<Tr> <Th> Squadron roundel </Th> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Squadron codes </Th> <Td> AJ 1943 - 1946 KC 1943 - 1952 (used alongside AJ) YZ 1945 (only used on aircraft used to carry' Grand Slam' bombs) AJ Carried on Tornados </Td> </Tr> <P> No. 617 Squadron was a Royal Air Force aircraft squadron based at RAF Lossiemouth in Scotland . It is commonly known as the "Dambusters", for its actions during Operation Chastise against German dams during the Second World War . In the early 21st century it operated the Tornado GR4 in the ground attack and reconnaissance role until being disbanded in the Spring of 2014 . As of 2016 it is in the process of forming ahead of standing up in January 2018 as the first British frontline squadron with the F - 35 Lightning II . </P> <Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> This section needs additional citations for verification . Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources . Unsourced material may be challenged and removed . (May 2017) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) </Td> </Tr> </Table>

Which raf base did the dambusters fly from