The Last British Dambuster: One Man's Extraordinary Life and the Raid that Changed History
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| Rating | : | 4.99 (597 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0091957753 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 320 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-01-15 |
| Language | : | English |
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Post-war he served with 100 Squadron and 120 Squadron Coastal Command. In July 1942, he was posted to 97 Squadron, where he became a bomb-aimer. After completing initial training, Johnny was sent to the USA for pilot training. Failing this course, he returned to England and became an air gunner. A chance meeting introduced him to Flight Lieutenant Joe McCarthy, and they were soon flying together on a number of major raids before joining 617 Squadron. On the out
Sadly, 53 comrades did not. For the first time, Johnny relives every moment of that fatal night -- and the devastating aftermath. The remarkable recollections of George 'Johnny' Johnson, Britain's last surviving Dmbuster. Johnny Johnson is 92 years old and one of very few men who can recall first-hand the most daring and ingenious air raid of all time. On May 16, 1943, Johnny, alongside 132 specially selected comrades, took off from Scampton airbase in Lincolnshire. But it was his decision to join 617 Squadron, and the consequences, that have truly stayed etched in his mind. Embodying a whole squadron, and leaving a lasting legacy for generations to come, Johnny's story is like no other.. He can also vividly remember his childhood spent working on a farm with his controlling father, the series of events that led him to the RAF and the rigorous training that followed. It was a daring task but, against the odds, Johnny and his crew survived. For six weeks they had been trained to fulfil one mission that was near impossible: to destroy three dams deep within Germany's Ruhr Valley. He
"A wonderful read" Huw Edwards, BBC News "His descriptions take wing and become lyrical" The Times "An evocative reminiscence of a bygone era" The Express
A true story of valour Amazon Customer A great record of a great man and his story speaks for all others in the command. Those who belittle the raid were not alive at the time and can never understand the much needed morale boost it provided. It is pleasing to read and know the inside story.. "Perhaps the author could have gone into more detail about" according to Dave Hedges. Perhaps the author could have gone into more detail about the Dambuster raid, but it is a fascinating story of the authors life and how even today those who took part in the raid are still honored.