65th Anniversary of the Dambusters Raid

kurtz · 05-16-08, 09:17 AM

Well the launch, it went overnight so finished 17th of May.
It was commemorated with a lancaster flight over Derwent Reservoir, the training 'ground' for the three dams.

http://news.sky.com/skynews/article/...,00.html?f=rss

bert8for3 · 05-16-08, 09:59 AM

Thanks for putting that up, real interesting.

iambecomelife · 05-16-08, 10:18 AM

There is going to be a remake of the old Dambusters movie, if I'm not mistaken - hopefully it & the movie about the plot against Hitler will revive interest in this genre.

Tchocky · 05-16-08, 10:27 AM

Yep, Peter Jackson is directing it

and

Stephen Fry is writing the script!!

*shakes with excitement*

Raptor1 · 05-16-08, 10:47 AM

I don't think I ever saw the old movie, ah w/e

*Cheers for weird skipping stones packed with explosives and loaded onto bombers that blow dams up*

Hakahura · 05-16-08, 10:52 AM

"Apres Moi Le Deluge"

kurtz · 05-16-08, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tchocky

Yep, Peter Jackson is directing it

and

Stephen Fry is writing the script!!

*shakes with excitement*

Oh, erm, okay then.

Just wondering if they'll get a part for Guy Gibsons Dog:hmm:

iambecomelife · 05-16-08, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hakahura

"Apres Moi Le Deluge"

If you need a dam busted or a battleship sunk, you know who to call.

05-18-08, 11:16 AM

This is the first time i`ve responded to a thread so i will start with a warm hello to you all. As 617 SQN is very close to my heart, i think it is quite fitting that they should be remembered on this site. Whilst famous for the Dams Raid and the Tirpitz sinking, they were also involved in attacks on sub pens at Brest and Lorient towards the end of the war. Not sure if scripted in GWX, but i will stay clear just incase.

http://www.dambusters.org.uk/docs/recordbook.pdf

Happy Hunting.

kurtz · 05-18-08, 11:51 AM

Welcome aboard Oberon617! 617 sdadron also bomed bridges in italy and (I think) are still existing as a squadron.

Tchocky · 05-18-08, 11:53 AM

They're the RAF's dedicated anti-shipping squadron operating out of (I think) lossiemouth.

Raptor1 · 05-18-08, 12:30 PM

Last I heard the No. 617 Squadron operates one of the Panavia Tornado variants out of RAF Lossiemouth, And yeah they are equipped with Sea Eagle missiles for Anti-Shipping purposes

iambecomelife · 05-18-08, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tchocky

Yep, Peter Jackson is directing it

and

Stephen Fry is writing the script!!

*shakes with excitement*

I am very glad that Peter Jackson is directing it. Too often, modern filmmakers covering WWII seem to make the characters 1940's versions of modern-day teenagers. This is especially true WRT their mannerisms & behavior - see Pearl Harbor for a good example of this. I suspect Jackson will be much better at capturing the character of Guy Gibson & his mates.

bookworm_020 · 05-18-08, 07:36 PM

As long as they put ****** in the movie!

I have the original movie at home and will watch it this week. I can already the the the theme music already...

iambecomelife · 05-18-08, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bookworm_020

As long as they put ****** in the movie!

I have the original movie at home and will watch it this week. I can already the the the theme music already...

I suspect that they will change his name to something more PC to avoid controversy. If they don't then the NAACP & similar groups will start hounding them (no pun intended).

05-16-08, 09:17 AM	#1
kurtz Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Leighton Buzzard,England Posts: 660 Downloads: 39 Uploads: 0	65th Anniversary of the Dambusters Raid Well the launch, it went overnight so finished 17th of May. It was commemorated with a lancaster flight over Derwent Reservoir, the training 'ground' for the three dams. http://news.sky.com/skynews/article/...,00.html?f=rss __________________ War without Fire is like sausages without mustard-Henry V. http://www.myvintagelife.co.uk/

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bert8for3 Ace of the Deep Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 1,124 Downloads: 110 Uploads: 0	Thanks for putting that up, real interesting. __________________

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iambecomelife Silent Hunter Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 4,706 Downloads: 300 Uploads: 0	There is going to be a remake of the old Dambusters movie, if I'm not mistaken - hopefully it & the movie about the plot against Hitler will revive interest in this genre. __________________ https://www.facebook.com/WolvesoftheKaiser/

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Tchocky Navy Seal Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,874 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	Yep, Peter Jackson is directing it and Stephen Fry is writing the script!! shakes with excitement __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

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Raptor1 Navy Seal Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Stavka Posts: 8,211 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	I don't think I ever saw the old movie, ah w/e Cheers for weird skipping stones packed with explosives and loaded onto bombers that blow dams up __________________ Current Eastern Front status: Probable Victory

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Hakahura Grey Wolf Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Posts: 785 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	"Apres Moi Le Deluge" __________________ Sir Humphey Appleby, GCB, KBE, MVO and MA. Britain's Greatest Orator, well bar that Churchill fellow.

05-18-08, 11:16 AM	#9
Oberon617 Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	This is the first time i`ve responded to a thread so i will start with a warm hello to you all. As 617 SQN is very close to my heart, i think it is quite fitting that they should be remembered on this site. Whilst famous for the Dams Raid and the Tirpitz sinking, they were also involved in attacks on sub pens at Brest and Lorient towards the end of the war. Not sure if scripted in GWX, but i will stay clear just incase. http://www.dambusters.org.uk/docs/recordbook.pdf Happy Hunting.

05-18-08, 11:51 AM	#10
kurtz Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Leighton Buzzard,England Posts: 660 Downloads: 39 Uploads: 0	Welcome aboard Oberon617! 617 sdadron also bomed bridges in italy and (I think) are still existing as a squadron. __________________ War without Fire is like sausages without mustard-Henry V. http://www.myvintagelife.co.uk/

05-18-08, 11:53 AM	#11
Tchocky Navy Seal Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,874 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	They're the RAF's dedicated anti-shipping squadron operating out of (I think) lossiemouth. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

05-18-08, 12:30 PM	#12
Raptor1 Navy Seal Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Stavka Posts: 8,211 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	Last I heard the No. 617 Squadron operates one of the Panavia Tornado variants out of RAF Lossiemouth, And yeah they are equipped with Sea Eagle missiles for Anti-Shipping purposes __________________ Current Eastern Front status: Probable Victory

05-18-08, 07:36 PM	#14
bookworm_020 Navy Seal Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sinking ships off the Australian coast Posts: 5,966 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	As long as they put ****** in the movie! I have the original movie at home and will watch it this week. I can already the the the theme music already... __________________ "There is always one person in any organization who knows whats going on, That person must be fired"