Dam Busters

Dam Busters1954

Something of a cult item among British war movies, The Dam Busters turns a minor World War II incident into a heroic saga in the classic British style. A bombing raid is proposed on a strategically vital dam, but its position is inaccessible. Enter … more »



Barnes Wallace:
How are you getting on with the low flying?

Gibson:
Ah, it's awfully hard to get accuracy. I mean to within a few feet. Especially at night, over water. Still, we'll find some way of doing it.

Barnes Wallace:
Yes, yes, it must be very difficult.

Flight Lt. R.C. Hay, DFC:
Bomb-aiming is another headache, sir. The ordinary bombsight isn't accurate enough at such a low level. And you want the aircraft to drop their bombs dead on the same spot, one after another?

Barnes Wallace:
Yes, yes, within a few feet.

Gibson:
Well, we'll look after our headaches and leave you to look after yours.

Barnes Wallace:
I'm afraid that's all we can do at present. Oh, I shall get it right within a few days. You must try and come down again.

Gibson:
I'd like to, sir.

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