From bouncing marbles across a garden water butt to the development of a deadly bouncing bomb, discover the extraordinary story of the Dambusters’ raid.
The British Spitfire – the iconic, high performance aircraft, celebrated for its maneuverability, speed and fire power – helped the RAF turn the tide of the Second World War in the Allies’ favour.
In early summer 1940, Britain had been seriously weakened following the evacuation from Dunkirk of the core of its professional army. It left the country alone in the fight against Hitler.