Story :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.
Cast
John NicholHimself - Presenter (as John Nicol)
Robert OwenHimself - Official Historian, 617 Squadron
Les MunroHimself - Pilot, 617 Squadron
Charles FosterHimself - Historian
Charles FosterHimself - Historian
David FellowesHimself - Rear Gunner
Johannes DörwaldHimself - Flak Gunner, Abwehr (as Johannes Dorwald)
John BellHimself - Bomb Aimer, 617 Squadron
Peter SpodenHimself - Fighter Pilot, 1943-45
George 'Johnny' JohnsonHimself - Squadron Leader, 617 Squadron (as Johnny Johnson)
Valérie NoëlHerself - Historian
John LangstonHimself - Navigator, 617 Squadron
Benny GoodmanHimself - Pilot, 617 Squadron
Marcus MeyerHimself - Memorial Bunker Valentin (as Dr Marcus Meyer)
Klaus RohwedderHimself - Gunner, Battleship Tirpitz
Andy BrockmanHimself - Conflict Archaeologist
Colin ColeHimself - Wireless Operator, 617 Squadron