Thanks for the interesting post Hans.
It isn't really that surprising that the RAF would not want to commemorate a major disaster, after all, do we celebrate our individual failures? I know I would rather forget about my failures, and certainly wish I could.
It isn't like we don't pay tribute to the brave men and women who lost their lives in war.
After all, it wasn't the only disaster, as it is reminiscent of the early raids the USAF took over Sweinfurt-Regensburg, to destroy the ball bearing factories. Daylight bombing without fighter escorts, saw the loss of a large number of bombers and crews.
In hindsight, it all seems like utter madness, but then, they were fighting desperately for something worth fighting for...freedom.
Very brave men indeed.
I once read a quote that said, something like, "the winner of any war, is the one that makes the least amount of mistakes." The allies made lots of mistakes, but fortunately, the Nazis made more.
Sad all round really.
Pete