Thorpe Camp was disbanded on 1 April 1920 after being renumbered, becoming No. 60 Squadron. The squadron was reformed on 16 September 1935 at RAF Catfoss, and later became one of the Pathfinder squadrons in April 1943. Commonly known as the Dambusters, No. 617 Squadron was the squadron that took part in Operation Chastise in May 1943, destroying Nazi factories, mines, and hydro-electric power stations. 617 Squadron was based at RAF Scampton, but often made use of RAF Woodhall Spa during exercises and missions. No. 619 Squadron was a Heavy bomber squadron, initially formed at RAF Woodhall Spa on the 18th April
Ohio State Route 617 just from the intersection, resumes to the northeast; and SR 617 goes to the southeast. Traversing southeast from SR 170, SR 617 passes through a primarily residential area, intersecting a few side streets as the route makes its way out of Petersburg. Once back into a more rural setting, SR 617 passes through farmland, with a few homes dotting the landscape. Arriving at the Pennsylvania state line, SR 617 comes to an end. The highway continues into Pennsylvania as PA 351. SR 617 was designated in 1937 along the path that it currently occupies. No major changes have taken place