This is an eloquent tribute to the men of Bomber Command. It is staggering and appalling that they lost 55000 aircrew in the war. This was partly due to the utter ruthlessness of their commanfer,Arthur Harris,who was justifiably nicknamed "Butcher".
Dirk Bogardes cha.faster was based on Guy Gibson,who completed over 170 missions before being shot down over Holland in 1944,I have visited his grave.
Given that 30 missions was the norm he must have had nerves of steel. He was a complex man and Bogardes character reflects this. Gibson,like Bogardes character was a martinet and not much liked by his men. Without men like Gibson you cannot win a war.
Dirk Bogardes cha.faster was based on Guy Gibson,who completed over 170 missions before being shot down over Holland in 1944,I have visited his grave.
Given that 30 missions was the norm he must have had nerves of steel. He was a complex man and Bogardes character reflects this. Gibson,like Bogardes character was a martinet and not much liked by his men. Without men like Gibson you cannot win a war.