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What the Dambusters Did Next (2014)

2014-01-01 · 1h 15m · EN
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The daring raid is undoubtedly one of the most famous in the history of the Second World War, the subject of a great British blockbuster and countless books. But what did the elite fliers of No 617 Squadron RAF, otherwise known as the Dambusters, do after Operation Chastise? This new documentary provides a wealth of insight into the spectacular missions undertaken by the squadron after the deployment of the famous bouncing bombs in 1943.

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John NicholJohn NicholHimself - Presenter (as John Nicol)Robert OwenRobert OwenHimself - Official Historian, 617 SquadronLes MunroLes MunroHimself - Pilot, 617 SquadronCharles FosterCharles FosterHimself - HistorianCharles FosterCharles FosterHimself - HistorianDavid FellowesDavid FellowesHimself - Rear GunnerJohannes DörwaldJohannes DörwaldHimself - Flak Gunner, Abwehr (as Johannes Dorwald)John BellJohn BellHimself - Bomb Aimer, 617 SquadronPeter SpodenPeter SpodenHimself - Fighter Pilot, 1943-45George 'Johnny' JohnsonGeorge 'Johnny' JohnsonHimself - Squadron Leader, 617 Squadron (as Johnny Johnson)Valérie NoëlValérie NoëlHerself - HistorianJohn LangstonJohn LangstonHimself - Navigator, 617 Squadron

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Genre affinityDocumentary · History · WarPacingShortEmotional intensityWarActor preference2749029 · 2749030 · 2749031Country preferenceUsDecade preference2010

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The daring raid is undoubtedly one of the most famous in the history of the Second World War, the subject of a great British blockbuster and countless books. But what did the elite fliers of No 617 Squadron RAF, otherwise known as the Dambusters, do after Operation Chastise? This new documentary provides a wealth of insight into the spectacular missions undertaken by the squadron after the deployment of the famous bouncing bombs in 1943.

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What the Dambusters Did Next has a runtime of 75 minutes.