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  • Attack on Sorpe Dam – George ‘Johnny’ Johnsons Dambusters story

    Saturday 22nd July 2023

    Attack on Sorpe Dam

    George ‘Johnny’ Johnsons Dambusters story

  • Attack on Sorpe Dam – George ‘Johnny’ Johnsons Dambusters story

    Saturday 22nd July 2023

    Attack on Sorpe Dam

    George ‘Johnny’ Johnsons Dambusters story

Brooklands Museum is delighted to welcome back director Andrew Panton for two special viewings of his Docudrama 'Attack on Sorpe Dam. In pursuit of Victory' about the May 1943 Dambusters raids. 

Brooklands played a key role in the Dambusters story and with the opening of our new exhbition on Barnes Wallis to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the raids. We are delighted to welcome back director Andrew Panton for two special viewings of his film 'Attack on Sorpe Dam' exploring the true story of George 'Johnny' Johnson. 

There will be two screenings throughout the day. 

Afternoon event in the Napier room

The Afternoon session includes Museum admission. The film screening will begin at 1pm and will last approx. 1 hour. There will be a Q&A with the director afterwards. Your ticket also includes tea and coffee.

Evening event in the Napier Room

The evening session will begin at 6pm, with a glass of Prosecco upon arrival. You will have exclusive access to the our new Barnes Wallis exhibition in the Stratosphere Chamber. The film screening will last approx 1 hour, and there will be a Q&A with the director, plus the opporunity to see exclusive extra clips and behind the scenes footage.

 

More about the film: 

"Attack on Sorpe Dam is based on a true story of an event set within the context of the RAF bomber offensive on Germany, during the Second World War.  The story features a first-hand account from the perspective of George “Johnny” Johnson, a young 21 year old RAF 617 Squadron bomb aimer.

The film follows the story of Johnny and his aircrew from March 1943, on joining a newly formed squadron, for a top secret, special operation that has the potential to shorten the war in Europe. Johnny describes the dangerous low flying training and events leading up to the operational briefing on May 16 1943. Johnny and his crew finally discover what they are expected to do and are presented with what seems like an impossible task. They are to fly at 100 feet in a four engine Lancaster bomber at night, over many miles of occupied enemy territory. On reaching the target, they need to drop a new weapon that has never before been tried operationally, with pin-point accuracy, in a way they had not practiced and then make their way back home safely. Nothing like this had ever been attempted."

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Plan your visit

Date

July 22nd, 1pm-4pm, 6pm-9:30pm

Tickets

Afternoon session (1pm-4pm) - £35 per person 

Evening session (6pm-9:30pm) - £40 per person 

 

Getting Here

Brooklands Museum, Brooklands Road, Weybridge, KT13 0SL - please park in the main visitor car park if visiting for the Afternoon session

For the evening session please use postcode KT13 0QN and use the Campbell Gate entrance on Brooklands Road using the above postcode, parking will be on the finishing straight. Do not follow brown signs to the museum. Parking is free.

Accessibility

Stepped access to the Napier-Room

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Contact

If you have any questions please email info@brooklandsmuseum.com

Or call 01932 857 381 ext. 308