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The Last British Dambuster
- Narrated by: Michael Tudor Barnes
- Length: 10 hrs and 2 mins
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Summary
'I was anxious to fight. Hitler was the bastard who had started all this and he needed sorting out. We were under threat. Everything we stood for: our country, our families and our way of life was being attacked by this maniac. He could not be allowed to win. So for me and many, many others like me, there was no alternative. We were in a pickle and something had to be done.’
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. 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. But it was his decision to join 617 Squadron, and the consequences, that have truly stayed etched in his mind.
On 16 May 1943, Johnny, alongside 132 specially selected comrades, took off from Scampton airbase in Lincolnshire. 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. It was a daring task but, against the odds, Johnny and his crew survived. Sadly, 53 comrades did not.
For the first time, Johnny relives every moment of that fatal night - and the devastating aftermath. He recalls with unique wit and insight the difficult training conducted in secrecy, the race against time to release the bombs, and the sheer strength and bravery shown by a small unit faced with great adversity and uncertainty. Embodying a whole squadron, and leaving a lasting legacy for generations to come, Johnny’s story is like no other.
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- Theo
- 08-07-16
Very well performed
George, has led a remarkable life, and this tells his story well.
You do feel as though the narrator is in fact, George himself, telling the story.
A great listen.
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- FAB
- 10-06-23
An excellent biography
An excellent story of the man, his family and the changes to the RAF through his life.
The early challenges, life in the RAF through the war years and the how it became a job, with bureaucracy taking the life out of service.
A challenging and interesting life with highs and lows.
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- Alex Dewart
- 23-02-18
JUST WOW! fantastic story for a great mans life !
A great story behind some of our countrys finest heros! A great listen , a true first hand expirience from the airman during ww2 to the present. Brave men.
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- sean h.
- 02-07-19
Fantastic
Wonderful insight into the Dambusters .George Johnny Johnston is a true gentleman and a wonderful kind hearted gentleman and true inspiration I can very highly recommend this audiobook
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- Jonathan
- 06-05-17
Heartwarming.
Sincere, humble and heartwarming story. Not just the Dambusters, but a whole career of adventures.
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- Amazon Customer
- 14-01-17
brilliant
outstanding brave fantastic human being. thank you for everything you have done. You make me proud to be British.
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- Northern Fox
- 06-10-16
Thoroughly Enjoyed It
Would usually read something like this but chose it for a couple of long drives.
A great listen about a gentleman who has had an amazingly interesting life, from a generation to which we owe an awful lot.
Anyone interested in the Dams raid or has an interest in the Second World War should listen to this, it won't be time wasted.
The narrator is great, unlike some other books I have listened to, he really makes the story a pleasure to listen to.
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- Damian J Smith
- 10-04-21
Amazing
A selfless man , very intriguing listen . An honest account of a life of ups and downs.
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- Mr P J Downey
- 20-09-15
Most Moving
The simplicity of this tale belies the stature of a true hero and great man.
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- Neil Stone
- 15-12-15
One not to be missed.
I have read a few book about the Dambusters and the raids, this doesn't disappoint. It gives a jolly and heartwarming account of, in my opinion, a true legend and inspiration to us all. Not only a birdseye view account of the historic events of 1943 but a colourful and charming display of courage, commitment and struggles through adversity for over 92 years. As a fellow yet modern day Dambuster (now retired) I was truly touched by this man, his life and the effect he had on us whilst serving. 10/10
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