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What the Dambusters Did Next

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.

Top Cast

  • John Nichol

    John Nichol

    Himself - Presenter (as John Nicol)

  • Robert Owen

    Robert Owen

    Himself - Official Historian, 617 Squadron

  • Les Munro

    Les Munro

    Himself - Pilot, 617 Squadron

  • Charles Foster

    Charles Foster

    Himself - Historian

  • Charles Foster

    Charles Foster

    Himself - Historian

  • David Fellowes

    David Fellowes

    Himself - Rear Gunner

  • Johannes Dörwald

    Johannes Dörwald

    Himself - Flak Gunner, Abwehr (as Johannes Dorwald)

  • John Bell

    John Bell

    Himself - Bomb Aimer, 617 Squadron

  • Peter Spoden

    Peter Spoden

    Himself - Fighter Pilot, 1943-45

Overview

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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