Guy Gibson(1918-1944)

Writer

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Was a Royal Air Force (RAF) Wing Commander in World War II. He formed the elite 617 Squadron (The Dam Busters) and led the squadron on its most famous mission, the attack on the Moehne and Eder Dams.

Won the Victoria Cross for his performance on the dams raid. He also earned two Distinguished Service Orders and two Distinguished Flying Crosses.

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Known for

Les briseurs de barrages (1955)

Les briseurs de barrages

7.4

Writer(as Wing Comdr. Gibson)

1955

Credits

Writer

Les briseurs de barrages
7.4
- based on Wing Comdr. Gibson's own account in "Enemy Coast Ahead" (as Wing Comdr. Gibson)
- 1955

Personal details

Official site
- Victoria Cross Online
Alternative names
- Wing Cdr. Guy Gibson
Born
- August 12, 1918
- Simla, British India
Died
- September 19, 1944
- Near Bergen op Zoom, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands(killed in action - shot down)
Publicity listings
- 1 Biographical Movie
- 2 Portrayals

Did you know

Trivia
The first edition of his book "Enemy Coast Ahead" had to be censored due to its anti-Semitic content.

FAQ

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When did Guy Gibson die?
September 19, 1944
How did Guy Gibson die?
Killed in action - shot down
How old was Guy Gibson when he died?
26 years old
Where did Guy Gibson die?
Near Bergen op Zoom, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands
When was Guy Gibson born?
August 12, 1918

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