The Dam Busters at Aerospace Bristol
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EmailDOORS: 19:00 | FILM STARTS 20:30
Join BFF for a truly memorable film night in the company of Concorde Alpha Foxtrot, in its magnificent home at Aerospace Bristol. Before the film, step onboard Concorde and enjoy fascinating archival footage of her maiden flight. When the film starts, take your seats beneath the wings of this iconic plane and settle back to enjoy the show!
On the 80th anniversary of Operation Chastise, the RAF’s legendary and audacious mission to bomb the Ruhr Valley dams, BFF are thrilled to present The Dam Busters, the 1955 classic inspired by the true story. This epic of British cinema has been beautifully restored digitally, and remains a gripping account of one of the most daring actions of the Second World War.
As part of this milestone anniversary screening, there will be a short introduction to the film detailing Bristol’s crucial role in aeronautical history, particularly its part in the Second World War.
1955 | PG | 125 mins
During the Second World War, aeronautical engineer Barnes Wallis is working on an invention that he hopes will cripple the German industrial heartland of the Ruhr Valley. He develops an ingenious ‘bouncing bomb’, but now he has to convince his superiors to green-light the project, and assemble an elite squadron to pull off this most daring of missions…
Contains racist terms, mild bad language
ABOUT THE LOCATION
Concorde Foxtrot Alpha was the last of its kind to be built and the last to fly; it ended its journey in Bristol and is now displayed in a custom-built hangar at Aerospace Bristol. Explore onboard then watch aviation-themed films beneath the wings of this iconic plane.
Age restrictions: 8+
| Adult (16+) | £16 |
| Child (Under 16) | £9 |
| Concession (Student | Over 65 | Blue Light Card) | £13 |
| Group of 6 (With early access to the venue avoiding any queues, embark upon a private viewing of Concorde. After you have explored the plane, enjoy a complimentary glass of sparkling wine in a separate reception area overlooking the hangar.) | £165 |
| Additional group ticket (Can only be bought as add on to an existing group of 6) | £27.50 |
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Facilities
- Parking
- Refreshments available
- Toilets
- Wheelchair accessible
- Child friendly (0-16)
On the day
Aerospace Bristol is located on Hayes Way, Patchway, postcode BS34 5BZ. There is free parking available onsite, with the nearest bus stops roughly half a mile away from the venue.
Aerospace Bristol provide detailed instructions of how to reach them on their website.
Please contact Bristol Film Festival for further information about accessibility at this venue.
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