Originally Posted by sidevalve
(Post 10150712)
Richard Todd was made to measure for that role.. He exuded presence in spades. Probably my favourite WWII film.
Who could play that role today? Hard to think of anyone. |
I was at the Bomber Command Museum of Canada in Nanton, Alberta on Friday, on the anniversary. I was meeting a Chipmunk owner from the US, who was holidaying in Alberta. The Lancaster at the museum, which has operational engines, is in the process of being modified into an Upkeep Lancaster. The bomb bay doors are off, the mid-upper turret is gone and there is a full-size replica of the bomb, ready to install. |
A very interesting interview with Ken Brown detailing his relationship with Guy Gibson and his participation in the raid on the occasion of the 50th anniversary.
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Many thanks for posting that.. what a character! As well as his hair-raising tales of the night in question, he provides some unique insights into Guy Gibson's character. Well worth a watch..:ok:
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Originally Posted by sidevalve
(Post 10152012)
Many thanks for posting that.. what a character! As well as his hair-raising tales of the night in question, he provides some unique insights into Guy Gibson's character. Well worth a watch..:ok:
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See what you mean, Geoff. Tiny target. And that "wall" was never going to be fully breached.
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Originally Posted by Chris Scott
(Post 10150808)
Agree entirely about the excellence of Richard Todd, although the man-management skills his character demonstrated may have been better than Gibson's..
Bit like Kenneth Moore playing Douglas Bader. |
Originally Posted by Pontius Navigator
(Post 10156077)
As one former member described him: Arch Bastard.
Bit like Kenneth Moore playing Douglas Bader. |
Originally Posted by b1lanc
(Post 10156168)
True, but as Johnny Johnson has stated, Gibson mellowed. Johnson's opinion of Gibson changed over the years. At 24 years and 160 some ops, I would expect some 'enlightenment'.
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