All Bomber Command crews were very brave. The 55,573 paid the ultimate price, and---they were all volunteers. It was the most dangerous service of WW2.
To remember them, go to East Kirkby, Lincolnshire. At the museum, listen to the Lancaster on certain days, with the engines running. For a price one can have a taxi ride, albeit short, in the "Lanc." An unforgettable experience. Try climbing over the main spar where it passes through the fuselage. It is quite a feat when the plane is stationary on the ground. Now imagine doing the same thing with the aircraft out of control with centrifugal force pinning you down & your life depending on it. Go to the Petwood Hotel, in Woodhall Spa, just a few miles away & see a marvellous selection of pictures of the squadron, as it was their "mess."
On last Thursday night, BBC2 produced a very good programme on the dams raid &, for a change, it was non biased & of good quality.
YES, remember them all. They were brave men