Dambusters: Building the Bouncing Bomb (2011) - FAQ
Frequently asked questions about this film.
What is Dambusters: Building the Bouncing Bomb about?
Dambusters: Building the Bouncing Bomb is a documentary. Cambridge engineer Dr. Hugh Hunt tests a bouncing bomb on a dam, aiming to replicate the work of British aircraft designer Barnes Wallis. Wallis developed this innovative weapon in 1939 to breach German dams during World War II. The bomb gained fame after the successful Operation Chastise raid in 1943 and the 1955 film "The Dam Busters." Hunt's experiment marks the first attempt to recreate Wallis's calculations and engineering feats since the war.
When was Dambusters: Building the Bouncing Bomb released?
Dambusters: Building the Bouncing Bomb was released in 2011.
How long is Dambusters: Building the Bouncing Bomb?
Dambusters: Building the Bouncing Bomb has a runtime of 94 minutes.
What genre is Dambusters: Building the Bouncing Bomb?
Dambusters: Building the Bouncing Bomb is classified as History, Science.
What topics does Dambusters: Building the Bouncing Bomb cover?
Dambusters: Building the Bouncing Bomb explores topics including world-war-ii.