Australian The Dambusters | Paul Brickhill’s Wartime Aviation Story in Australian Radio Drama
By Heritage Radio Vault
Categories: History
🎧 Australian The Dambusters follows the people behind a demanding wartime flying operation. Planning, training and the risks of an unusual mission become dramatic material, with the voices of a company carrying a story more often associated with books and film.📻 This Australian production began in 1954 and adapted Paul Brickhill’s account of 617 Squadron. Gordon Grimsdale produced, with Morris West supplying the radio adaptation. The cast included Charles ‘Bud’ Tingwell, Alexander Archdale and Rod Taylor. The National Film and Sound Archive identifies it as a dramatisation, which is an important distinction from original operational recordings. Its continuing episodes develop the air-force setting and the human work surrounding the raids.🎭 What You’ll Discover- An Australian dramatisation associated with Paul Brickhill’s book.- Morris West’s adaptation and Gordon Grimsdale’s production.- A cast including performers with wider Australian radio and screen careers.- The preparation and danger surrounding wartime aviation.📻 Part of Heritage Radio Vault.🔔 Follow Australian The Dambusters and discover more classic radio.🌐 Heritage Radio Vault
26 episodes indexed on PodSearch.
Recent episodes
- Episode 01 - The Beginning
🎧 Episode 01 - The BeginningHear “Episode 01 - The Beginning” from Australian The Dambusters, a collection of wartime aviation radio drama presented by Heritage Radio Vault.Australian The Dambusters follows the people behind a demanding wartime flying operation. Planning, training and the risks…
- Episode 24 - The Turpitz Is Located
🎧 Episode 24 - The Turpitz Is LocatedHear “Episode 24 - The Turpitz Is Located” from Australian The Dambusters, a collection of wartime aviation radio drama presented by Heritage Radio Vault.Australian The Dambusters follows the people behind a demanding wartime flying operation. Planning…
- Episode 26 - Grand Slam
🎧 Episode 26 - Grand SlamHear “Episode 26 - Grand Slam” from Australian The Dambusters, a collection of wartime aviation radio drama presented by Heritage Radio Vault.Australian The Dambusters follows the people behind a demanding wartime flying operation. Planning, training and the risks of an…
- Episode 19 - A Very Special Operation Looms
🎧 Episode 19 - A Very Special Operation LoomsHear “Episode 19 - A Very Special Operation Looms” from Australian The Dambusters, a collection of wartime aviation radio drama presented by Heritage Radio Vault.Australian The Dambusters follows the people behind a demanding wartime flying operation…
- Episode 17 - A Change Of Planes
🎧 Episode 17 - A Change Of PlanesHear “Episode 17 - A Change Of Planes” from Australian The Dambusters, a collection of wartime aviation radio drama presented by Heritage Radio Vault.Australian The Dambusters follows the people behind a demanding wartime flying operation. Planning, training and…
- Episode 16 - Micky Martin's Revolt
🎧 Episode 16 - Micky Martin's RevoltHear “Episode 16 - Micky Martin's Revolt” from Australian The Dambusters, a collection of wartime aviation radio drama presented by Heritage Radio Vault.Australian The Dambusters follows the people behind a demanding wartime flying operation. Planning, training…
- Episode 25 - A New Commander
🎧 Episode 25 - A New CommanderHear “Episode 25 - A New Commander” from Australian The Dambusters, a collection of wartime aviation radio drama presented by Heritage Radio Vault.Australian The Dambusters follows the people behind a demanding wartime flying operation. Planning, training and the…
- Episode 21 - Finding A Mustang
🎧 Episode 21 - Finding A MustangHear “Episode 21 - Finding A Mustang” from Australian The Dambusters, a collection of wartime aviation radio drama presented by Heritage Radio Vault.Australian The Dambusters follows the people behind a demanding wartime flying operation. Planning, training and the…
- Episode 23 - Bigger And Better Targets
🎧 Episode 23 - Bigger And Better TargetsHear “Episode 23 - Bigger And Better Targets” from Australian The Dambusters, a collection of wartime aviation radio drama presented by Heritage Radio Vault.Australian The Dambusters follows the people behind a demanding wartime flying operation. Planning…
- Episode 10 - Martin's Sudden Promotion
🎧 Episode 10 - Martin's Sudden PromotionHear “Episode 10 - Martin's Sudden Promotion” from Australian The Dambusters, a collection of wartime aviation radio drama presented by Heritage Radio Vault.Australian The Dambusters follows the people behind a demanding wartime flying operation. Planning…
- Episode 20 - The Pas De Calais
🎧 Episode 20 - The Pas De CalaisHear “Episode 20 - The Pas De Calais” from Australian The Dambusters, a collection of wartime aviation radio drama presented by Heritage Radio Vault.Australian The Dambusters follows the people behind a demanding wartime flying operation. Planning, training and the…
- Episode 22 - A Change Of Command
🎧 Episode 22 - A Change Of CommandHear “Episode 22 - A Change Of Command” from Australian The Dambusters, a collection of wartime aviation radio drama presented by Heritage Radio Vault.Australian The Dambusters follows the people behind a demanding wartime flying operation. Planning, training and…
- Episode 09 - The Beginning Of The Earthquake Bomb
🎧 Episode 09 - The Beginning Of The Earthquake BombHear “Episode 09 - The Beginning Of The Earthquake Bomb” from Australian The Dambusters, a collection of wartime aviation radio drama presented by Heritage Radio Vault.Australian The Dambusters follows the people behind a demanding wartime flying…
- Episode 08 - Boredom And Discipline Problems
🎧 Episode 08 - Boredom And Discipline ProblemsHear “Episode 08 - Boredom And Discipline Problems” from Australian The Dambusters, a collection of wartime aviation radio drama presented by Heritage Radio Vault.Australian The Dambusters follows the people behind a demanding wartime flying…
- Episode 12 - New Tactics Needed
🎧 Episode 12 - New Tactics NeededHear “Episode 12 - New Tactics Needed” from Australian The Dambusters, a collection of wartime aviation radio drama presented by Heritage Radio Vault.Australian The Dambusters follows the people behind a demanding wartime flying operation. Planning, training and…
- Episode 15 - After The Third Try
🎧 Episode 15 - After The Third TryHear “Episode 15 - After The Third Try” from Australian The Dambusters, a collection of wartime aviation radio drama presented by Heritage Radio Vault.Australian The Dambusters follows the people behind a demanding wartime flying operation. Planning, training and…
- Episode 18 - A Raid On Munich
🎧 Episode 18 - A Raid On MunichHear “Episode 18 - A Raid On Munich” from Australian The Dambusters, a collection of wartime aviation radio drama presented by Heritage Radio Vault.Australian The Dambusters follows the people behind a demanding wartime flying operation. Planning, training and the…
- Episode 07 - The Planes Return
🎧 Episode 07 - The Planes ReturnHear “Episode 07 - The Planes Return” from Australian The Dambusters, a collection of wartime aviation radio drama presented by Heritage Radio Vault.Australian The Dambusters follows the people behind a demanding wartime flying operation. Planning, training and the…
- Episode 14 - Trying To Persuade The Higher Command
🎧 Episode 14 - Trying To Persuade The Higher CommandHear “Episode 14 - Trying To Persuade The Higher Command” from Australian The Dambusters, a collection of wartime aviation radio drama presented by Heritage Radio Vault.Australian The Dambusters follows the people behind a demanding wartime…
- Episode 13 - A New Method Of Marking Targets
🎧 Episode 13 - A New Method Of Marking TargetsHear “Episode 13 - A New Method Of Marking Targets” from Australian The Dambusters, a collection of wartime aviation radio drama presented by Heritage Radio Vault.Australian The Dambusters follows the people behind a demanding wartime flying…
- Episode 05 - Crew Complaints
🎧 Episode 05 - Crew ComplaintsHear “Episode 05 - Crew Complaints” from Australian The Dambusters, a collection of wartime aviation radio drama presented by Heritage Radio Vault.Australian The Dambusters follows the people behind a demanding wartime flying operation. Planning, training and the…
- Episode 11 - A New Role For 617
🎧 Episode 11 - A New Role For 617Hear “Episode 11 - A New Role For 617” from Australian The Dambusters, a collection of wartime aviation radio drama presented by Heritage Radio Vault.Australian The Dambusters follows the people behind a demanding wartime flying operation. Planning, training and…
- Episode 06 - The Strike Mission Begins
🎧 Episode 06 - The Strike Mission BeginsHear “Episode 06 - The Strike Mission Begins” from Australian The Dambusters, a collection of wartime aviation radio drama presented by Heritage Radio Vault.Australian The Dambusters follows the people behind a demanding wartime flying operation. Planning…
- Episode 04 - The Strange Lancaster
🎧 Episode 04 - The Strange LancasterHear “Episode 04 - The Strange Lancaster” from Australian The Dambusters, a collection of wartime aviation radio drama presented by Heritage Radio Vault.Australian The Dambusters follows the people behind a demanding wartime flying operation. Planning, training…
- Episode 02 - How Big A Charge Is Needed
🎧 Episode 02 - How Big A Charge Is NeededHear “Episode 02 - How Big A Charge Is Needed” from Australian The Dambusters, a collection of wartime aviation radio drama presented by Heritage Radio Vault.Australian The Dambusters follows the people behind a demanding wartime flying operation…
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