The True Story of The Dambusters (2001)

The True Story of The Dambusters (2001) poster

Rather than plummeting thousands of feet to their targets, the Dambuster Bombs were dropped from extremely low altitudes over water, and instead of submerging they would bounce across the surface like a skipping stone before striking their targets - German Ruhr River dams that were critical to the Nazi war industry. This programme relives the daring mission flown by the men of the 617 squadron who set off on the night of May 16,1943. Of the 19 Lancaster Bombers that departed, 8 never returned, victims of the heavy flak fire, near-total darkness and the requirement that their payload be released at the near-suicidal height of 60 feet. But, as archival footage shows, the attack was a success.

Director: Jonathan Martin
Genre: Documentary, War
Runtime: 44 min
Release Date:
Editing: Antony Oliphant
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The True Story of The Dambusters about?
Rather than plummeting thousands of feet to their targets, the Dambuster Bombs were dropped from extremely low altitudes over water, and instead of submerging they would bounce across the surface like a skipping stone before striking their targets - German Ruhr River dams that were critical to the Nazi war industry. This programme relives the daring mission flown by the men of the 617 squadron who set off on the night of May 16,1943. Of the 19 Lancaster Bombers that departed, 8 never returned, victims of the heavy flak fire, near-total darkness and the requirement that their payload be released at the near-suicidal height of 60 feet. But, as archival footage shows, the attack was a success.
Who directed The True Story of The Dambusters?
The True Story of The Dambusters was directed by Jonathan Martin.
How long is The True Story of The Dambusters?
The True Story of The Dambusters has a runtime of 44m (44 minutes).
What genre is The True Story of The Dambusters?
The True Story of The Dambusters is a Documentary, War film.