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Guy Gibson(1918-1944)

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Was a Royal Air Force (RAF) Wing Commander in World War II. He formed the elite 617 Squadron (The Dam Busters) and led the squadron on its most famous mission, the attack on the Moehne and Eder Dams.

Won the Victoria Cross for his performance on the dams raid. He also earned two Distinguished Service Orders and two Distinguished Flying Crosses.
BornAugust 12, 1918
DiedSeptember 19, 1944(26)
BornAugust 12, 1918
DiedSeptember 19, 1944(26)
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The Dam Busters (1955)
The Dam Busters
7.4
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  • Writer(as Wing Comdr. Gibson)
  • 1955

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  • The Dam Busters (1955)
    The Dam Busters
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    • based on Wing Comdr. Gibson's own account in "Enemy Coast Ahead" (as Wing Comdr. Gibson)
    • 1955

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    • Victoria Cross Online
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    • Wing Cdr. Guy Gibson
  • Born
    • August 12, 1918
    • Simla, British India
  • Died
    • September 19, 1944
    • Near Bergen op Zoom, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands(killed in action - shot down)
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Biographical Movie
    • 2 Portrayals

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    The first edition of his book "Enemy Coast Ahead" had to be censored due to its anti-Semitic content.

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