Guy Gibson and his Dambuster crew

I am glad to say that my new book Guy Gibson and his Dambuster crew has now been published by The History Press, and should now be available in all good bookshops. The ISBN is 978 1 80399 213 6. You can also go to one of the many big mail-order booksellers, such as Waterstones, or specialist booksellers, such as Aviation Bookshop.

My new book is the only one which contains biographies of both Gibson and the six men who comprised his Lancaster crew on the Dams Raid (the only time all seven men flew together on an operation). Between them, however, they had already amassed more than 180 operations in their previous service. Sadly, they would all die within a year of the Dams Raid, and Gibson himself was killed on 19 September 1944.

The whole crew were decorated for their part in the Dams Raid, and the book goes on to describe their activities after 17 May 1943, and their return to operational duties.

Wg Cdr Guy Gibson VC, DSO and Bar, DFC and Bar
Sgt John Pulford DFM
Plt Off Harlo Taerum DFC
Flt Lt Robert Hutchison DFC and Bar
Plt Off Frederick Spafford DFC, DFM
Flg Off George Deering DFC
Flt Lt Richard Trevor-Roper DFC, DFM

If you want a signed copy of the book for yourself or as a Christmas present (hint, hint!), then email me at charles@charlesjfoster.com with your address and I will send you instructions on how to send payment. Payment by PayPal is easy, as I have an account there. Other options may be available.

10 thoughts on “Guy Gibson and his Dambuster crew

  1. Malcolm Peel November 2, 2023 / 3:34 pm

    Good to hear from you, Charles..was getting worried.

  2. Colin Manley November 2, 2023 / 3:54 pm

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    • charlesfoster November 2, 2023 / 8:19 pm

      Sorry about the earlier error but now the link is working. So please try again at charles@charlesjfoster.com

  3. David Williams November 2, 2023 / 3:55 pm

    Hi Charles , I may be doing this wrong but clicked the ‘ema

    • charlesfoster November 2, 2023 / 8:20 pm

      Sorry about the earlier error but now the link is working. So please try again at charles@charlesjfoster.com

  4. Liz Stewart November 2, 2023 / 4:26 pm

    Tried to email you to see about getting a signed copy for my partner for Christmas but it keeps coming up with error page not found and I don’t have PayPal I’d be paying with my credit card if that’s alright, look forward to hearing from you when you have time as I know your busy many thanks liz 😀

    • charlesfoster November 2, 2023 / 8:20 pm

      Sorry about the earlier error but now the link is working. So please try again at charles@charlesjfoster.com

  5. Clive Smith November 2, 2023 / 5:28 pm

    Good to see your book finally being published Charles – Great cover and I look forward to reading it!

  6. Melvin November 3, 2023 / 11:58 am

    Hello Charles, Congratulations on your new book. of course I want a signed copy! Sent you an email.

    • charlesfoster November 4, 2023 / 9:14 pm

      I’m replying to you by email, Melvin. Thanks for your comment.

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