Operation Jericho
Synopsis
Actor and aviator Martin Shaw takes to the skies to rediscover one of the most audacious and daring raids of World War II. On the morning of 18th February 1944, a squadron of RAF Mosquito bombers, flying as low as three metres over occupied France, demolished the walls of Amiens Jail in what became known as Operation Jericho. The reasons behind the controversial raid remain a mystery to this day. This dramatic documentary investigates the missing pieces of the story, with interviews from survivors and aircrew, and tries to find out why the raid was ordered and by whom.
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- Original Title
- Operation Jericho
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 59m
- Production Studios
- BBC
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What is Operation Jericho about?
Actor and aviator Martin Shaw takes to the skies to rediscover one of the most audacious and daring raids of World War II. On the morning of 18th February 1944, a squadron of RAF Mosquito bombers, flying as low as three metres over occupied France, demolished the walls of Amiens Jail in what became known as Operation Jericho. The reasons behind the controversial raid remain a mystery to this day. This dramatic documentary investigates the missing pieces of the story, with interviews from survivors and aircrew, and tries to find out why the raid was ordered and by whom.
Who directed Operation Jericho?
Operation Jericho was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in Operation Jericho?
The principal cast of Operation Jericho includes Martin Shaw.
When was Operation Jericho released and how long is it?
Operation Jericho was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 59m.