Four Lancaster Mk VIIs were taken out of storage and specially modified to represent the Dam Busting Lancasters. Because the mine used for the raid was still on the secret list in 1954 the film dummy bore little resemblance to the real thing

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Avro Lancaster / Type 683 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1941

Actor Richard Todd played the part of Wng Cdr Guy Gibson and took great pains to create a faithful portrayal.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Avro Lancaster / Type 683 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1941