21 - 27 June 2027 - Broad Chalke, Salisbury

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AS-dF TARANTO – Adam V. Schuch-des Forges

Performance

World War II

The History Maker

Discover the amazing, true story of the daring British raid on Taranto harbour, based on interviews with Lieutenant Commander John Wellham D.S.C., Pilot of Swordfish E5H of 824 Squadron, Fleet Air Arm.

In late 1940, Italy had the largest, most modern fleet in the world, moored in Taranto harbour, the largest, most heavily defended harbour in the world. Taranto provided an excellent base for the Italian Navy to hide whilst still being able to attack crucial and vulnerable shipping supply routes. How could the British neutralise the Italian fleet?

The History Maker will be at the festival on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

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