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Guy Gibson - War Hero Trivia Quiz

Guy Gibson was the leader the of the famous Dambuster raid.

A multiple-choice quiz by DutchWWII. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
DutchWWII

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
313,906

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
440

Last 3 plays: Guest 96 (6/10), Guest 202 (8/10), Guest 51 (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. In which country was Guy Penrose Gibson born? Hint

Canada

India

Rhodesia

Ireland

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Question 2 of 10

2. In which year did Guy Gibson join the RAF? Hint

1936

1938

1934

1940

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Question 3 of 10

3. In which squadron did Guy Gibson serve at the outbreak of the Second World War? Hint

103 Squadron

83 Squadron

44 Squadron

51 Squadron

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Question 4 of 10

4. After his first tour of operations, Guy Gibson went to another role in the RAF. Which? Hint

Test pilot

Training school

Nightfighter

Propaganda tours

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Question 5 of 10

5. After his time in Fighter Command Guy Gibson returned to Bomber Command to command which squadron? Hint

106 Squadron

44 Squadron

617 Squadron

101 Squadron

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Question 6 of 10

6. Guy Gibson led a raid on dams in the Ruhr area. What was this operation called? Hint

Operation Tirpitz

The Dam Buster Raid

Operation Chastise

Operation Veritable

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who designed the 'bouncing bomb' used in Operation Chastise? Hint

Sir Arthur Harris

Sir Barnes Wallis

Reginald Mitchell

It is a secret

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Question 8 of 10

8. After a period in which he was forbidden to fly operational sorties, Guy Gibson was again given command of a 627 Squadron. Which type of aircraft did it operate in 1944? Hint

Stirling

Lancaster

Mosquito

Halifax

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Question 9 of 10

9. On 19 September 1944 Guy Gibson and his navigator Jim Warwick died. Where did they crash? Hint

Mol, Belgium

Nancy, France

Rheydt, Germany

Steenbergen, Holland

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which actor played the role of Guy Gibson in the famous movie "The Dam Busters"? Hint

John Mills

Richard Todd

Michael Redgrave

Patrick Barr

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In which country was Guy Penrose Gibson born?

Answer: India

Guy Gibson was born on 12 August 1918 in Simla, India, the son of Alexander James Gibson and Norah Gibson.

2. In which year did Guy Gibson join the RAF?

Answer: 1936

He joined the RAF in 1936 and learned to fly at No. 3 Flight Training School at RAF Scopwick in Lincolnshire.

3. In which squadron did Guy Gibson serve at the outbreak of the Second World War?

Answer: 83 Squadron

He flew the Hampden bomber with 83 Squadron and completed his first tour of operations with this squadron. During this tour he was awarded the DFC on the 9th of july 1940.

4. After his first tour of operations, Guy Gibson went to another role in the RAF. Which?

Answer: Nightfighter

After his first tour of duty Guy Gibson volunteered for Fighter Command to avoid the usual 6 months' rest after a tour in an operational training unit. He flew Bristol Beaufighter nightfighters with No 29 Squadron. He claimed 4 kills during his time in Fighter Command.

5. After his time in Fighter Command Guy Gibson returned to Bomber Command to command which squadron?

Answer: 106 Squadron

He did an operational tour with 106 Squadron which lasted 11 months during which he flew 46 missions.

6. Guy Gibson led a raid on dams in the Ruhr area. What was this operation called?

Answer: Operation Chastise

617 Squadron was commanded by Guy Gibson during the Dambuster raid, Operation Chastise, in which the squadron bombed the Moehne, Eder and (less successfully) Sorpe Dams in Germany. The first two were destroyed with the famous bouncing bomb developed by inventor Barnes Wallis. For his leading the attack and his leadership and valour as a master bomber on previous occasions Guy Gibson was awarded the Victoria Cross.

7. Who designed the 'bouncing bomb' used in Operation Chastise?

Answer: Sir Barnes Wallis

He also designed the 'Grand Slam' bomb.

8. After a period in which he was forbidden to fly operational sorties, Guy Gibson was again given command of a 627 Squadron. Which type of aircraft did it operate in 1944?

Answer: Mosquito

This squadron flew De Havilland Mosquito bombers and was used as a Pathfinder Squadron.

9. On 19 September 1944 Guy Gibson and his navigator Jim Warwick died. Where did they crash?

Answer: Steenbergen, Holland

The misson was as the pathfinder master bomber to the German city of Rheydt in the Rhineland. The plane crashed near Steenbergen in the Netherlands, where he and his navigator are buried in the local churchyard. There is a plaque and a memorial in the churchyard commemorating this hero and streets are named after him and his navigator.

10. Which actor played the role of Guy Gibson in the famous movie "The Dam Busters"?

Answer: Richard Todd

This film from 1955 was nominated for an Oscar for the special effects and is based on the books by Paul Brickhill and by Guy Gibson himself ("Enemy Coast Ahead").

Source: Author DutchWWII

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