The Dam Busters 1982

One of the most exciting true stories of World War II. The Dam Busters tells how the famous 617 squadron carried out a raid on 3 of the most important dams in Germany. Using a new type of bomb and a new and highly dangerous method of attack. 617 Squadron led by Guy Gibson caused immense damage to the German war effort but the dam busters is also the story of Barnes Wallis, aircraft designer and inventor, whose perseverance against technical problems and official apathy led to one of the war's most successful and spectacular attacks on the fortress of Nazi Germany

Richard Todd who played Guy Gibson in the film version of The Dam Busters reads this 2 hour abridgement. In a long and successful acting carrier Richard Todd has made over 40 films and appeared on stages all over the world. He formed Triumph Theatre Productions in 1970 and since then has appeared in many productions presented by them. Including tours of the USA , Canada , Australia and New Zealand

1982

[HaroldShand]

I had bought this on cassette around the time it was released, until the cassettes got chewed up or snapped about 30 years later.

[nv]

Paul Brickhill the same Paul Brickhill who was a prisoner of war in Stalag Luft III - the great escape
without him, we would never know their resourcefulness and bravery

[JustAlanJohn]

R.I.P Sq Ldr George "Johnny" Johnson past aged 101 08/12/2022

[geertwittemans]

Failing to prepare is preparing to fail, they were ready to 15ft writing the Tornado manuals in 70-80 dambusting