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Please bring your pre-booked e-ticket with you on the day, either on your phone or printed. This, together with your surname and postcode will serve as your entry details for the party /number of people booked.
A DAMBUSTERS EVENING
Venue: Retford Little Theatre, Wharfe Road, Retford, DN22 6EN
Parking available in public car park opposite the theatre
Event Date: Saturday 29 June 2024
Doors Open: 18:00
This film showing at this event is classified as 12A (no child under the age of 12 unless accompanied by an adult) by the BBFC
There is no reserved seating
A bar and tea and coffee will be available on the night for guests to purchase drinks
A range of merchandise will be available on the evening
Other Information
Program Outline
Total event time approximately 4 hours
The Film Story
“Attack on Sorpe Dam” is a film based on a true story of an event set within the context of the RAF bomber offensive on Germany, during the Second World War. The story features a first-hand account from the perspective of George “Johnny” Johnson, a young 21 year old RAF 617 Squadron bomb aimer.
The film follows the story of Johnny and his aircrew from March 1943, on joining a newly formed squadron, for a top secret, special operation that has the potential to shorten the war in Europe.
Johnny describes the dangerous low flying training and events leading up to the operational briefing on May 16 1943. Johnny and his crew finally discover what they are expected to do and are presented with what seems like an impossible task. They are to fly at 100 feet in a four engine Lancaster bomber at night, over many miles of occupied enemy territory. On reaching the target, they need to drop a new weapon that has never before been tried operationally, with pin-point accuracy, in a way they had not practiced and then make their way back home safely. Nothing like this had ever been attempted.
This film is shown, under Licence, with the kind permission of the International Bomber Command Centre, Lincoln.
‘Attack on Sorpe Dam – George “Johnny” Johnson Dambusters Story’ is a Panton Films Production by Andrew Panton and Piotr Forkasiewicz.
About Guy Bartlett
Guy is an aviation historian and trainer with significant experience of public speaking. His talks for groups are guaranteed to add extra sparkle to a club meeting or event. He uses archive film footage, technology, music, humour and a genuine enthusiasm for the subject to provide a fascinating insight into mainly aviation-related topics. Guy has been providing entertaining, absorbing, talks for over 8 years. He lives in Maidstone, Kent.
“Very easy to listen to and photos and videos very exciting. The talk was really enjoyed by our members and visitors.” – RAFA Wye Branch – JB
“Very interesting” – NHS Retirement Fellowship – Mr D
“Three words… Drop dead brilliant!” – Upchurch ARA – JWG
“We have had Guy talk to our group, twice. Both were thoroughly researched and very interesting. We will be inviting him to speak again next year. Very, very good. Enjoyed by men and women alike.” – Dartford Masonic Fellowship -SRJ
“Very many thanks for your fabulous talk on Monday. Needless to say it was very well received by our members with several asking if you do other talks…always a good sign. Thank heavens I was able to say quite honestly that you are already booked for next year!” – BB, Hythe Civic Society
