Barnes Neville Wallis - The inventor of the Bouncing Bomb WW2 - Famous Graves

Todays famous grave visit is that of Engineer and inventor Barnes Neville Wallis. Who is responsible for the bouncing bomb,
Sir Barnes Neville Wallis CBE FRS RDI FRAeS[3] (26 September 1887 - 30 October 1979) was an English engineer and inventor. He is best known for inventing the bouncing bomb used by the Royal Air Force in Operation Chastise (the "Dambusters" raid) to attack the dams of the Ruhr Valley during World War II.
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[@davidboyce8683]

Thank you for this one Paul . My late father was RAF , so this was dear to me . The good Lord broke the mold when he made brilliant men like Barnes Wallis , may he Rest in Peace.

[@hwebster5087]

Thank you Paul this very fine tribute to an incredible man . The last dambuster to pass away is buried very close to me in Devon George Johnny Johnson, I visit his last resting place just to keep the weeds at bay on behalf of ‘us’

[@paulcrawley390]

I've met George Johnny Johnson he was doing book signing at Duxford about nine years ago, he was a very pleasant man and when I said to him that he was a hero he said "I am no hero the ones that died are the heroes" that really brought a tear to my eyes.

[@hwebster5087]

I knew GJJ quite well as he was a customer of mine for years a long time ago , and he said the same to me . Apart from his name on his head stone there is nothing else to identify him , which of course am not surprised

[@tonysargent7787]

I can't believe that you went to Barnes Wallace's grave and a plane flew over at the same time

[@sharonmcandrew5046]

He was a very incredible man for inventing bouncing bomb I love the Dambusters great film

[@littledinoboy]

As an RAF veteran I appreciate the content of this just as much or even more than that of a TV celebrity .... top job

[@UnusualThings1]

Thanks mate, much appreciated. 🙏

[@cavalierheaven]

That was a lovely touching video Paul, thank you. My Grandfather moved from Ireland to join the RAF during the 2nd world war and I’m so proud of what he achieved. We must never forget all those men and women who sacrificed so much.

[@iancoates1686]

What a clever man he was the bouncing bomb still remains one of the greatest inventions of all time thanks paul

[@wildwolf2567]

These clever people are few and far between. Must be treasured forever. Thank you Paul. Another lovely cemetery.

[@andrewjefferies2962]

We owe them so much for everything they did at such a young age for are freedom most have gone now but must never be forgotten 😢

[@peteredwards338]

He also designed the Wellington Bomber.Great man.

[@LisaGarwood-zb1yl]

Wow! Loved that one! How wonderful was the plane going over at the end - like he was thanking you for remembering him. Great video Paul - as always 💗

[@lunevalleyparanormal]

A great tribute to an extraordinary man Once again thank you Paul & thank you for your time serving in the RAF My late Aunts fiancé was a rear gunner in a Lancaster His plane was shot down over Germany on a raid,all crew didn’t survive The plane that flew over gave me Goosebumps 💙 A wonderful end to the video Paul Per Ardua Ad Astra

[@ladygaynor16]

Thank you for doing this heart warming video. My father did his national service in the early to middle of the 1950's. He was in the RAF, helping out in the Suez crisis, in Egypt. Another quaint church is in Bosham and it is open nearly all day on a Sunday. A lot of people visit Bosham on a Sunday.

[@hancecrawford]

Paul Barnes Wallis was a brilliant genius may he rest in peace thanks for sharing once again

[@kayevans2964]

A great video and the chance to pay respects to an incredible man. If anyone hasn't seen The Dam Busters film, please do watch it. He was facing adversity at every step but perfected his incredible invention. Brilliant!

[@karenjackson4342]

Absolute genius and a great man, the dambusters are legendary and no honour is high enough for the brave men and women of that time x they will be remembered xx

[@bernadettevanoutten6432]

Thank you Paul and thank you for your time in the service ✌️

[@UnusualThings1]

Very welcome

[@darranweston9425]

As a lifelong aircraft fan, and my favourite being the Lancaster, thank you Paul. Some interesting pounts in regards to Barnes, in the scenes set at the actual testing tanks in Teddington where they launched the golf balls across the water, the actual catapult is now at Elvington Air Museum near York. When the Wellington bomber drops the half size Upkeep weapon at Reculver with Mutt Summers at the controls (in the movie) you see a flash come from the cockpit prior to release. This is actual footage from testing and was so secret even then that the flash marked where the War Censor blanked out the actual weapon, which appeared as a blob. The scene of the release on the Dams where you see the weapon skipping across the water was actually a different weapon called Highball. This was dropped from a DeHavilland Mosquito and was designed to be skipped into Submarine bases such as L'Orient and Saint Nazaire in France. At this current time, there are still 237 test Highball weapons at the bottom of Loch Ness though several have been recovered, restored and placed in Museums. Richard Todd was a real life War Hero, he was a Para and became the first to touch down at Arnhem and Pegasus Bridge. For authenticity, he also asked to be trained to taxi his own Lancaster which he did in the movie. The film is based on Gibson’s own book, Enemy Coast Ahead. Per Ardua ad Astra

[@johnfigueira8778]

Must mention the Wellington bomber, another great creation by Wallis with the use of a geodesic structure to form the fuselage, wings, stabilizer and fin ..... these aircraft could be riddled with bullet holes and survive due to this form of construction ...... the man was a genius!

[@pontecarlo4354]

My late granddad flew Lancaster bombers in the war. I’m sure he would have loved to watch this video as I did. Thank you

[@user-lb3hd7ip4o]

Mr Barnes Wallis deserves our thanks in what he did to help our Country in WW2. May he rest in peace and THANKYOU 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@sandracheek1754]

I absolutely love the Dambuster. Richard Todd played Guy Gibson so well. It's one of my late father's favourite films. Mine too.

[@Sallyjord1]

Richard Todd played Guy Gibson, not Barnes Wallace, Michael Redgrave played Wallace

[@martinpawley647]

As interesting as the film is, it's littered with inaccuracies, and that's hard to take if you're an aviation enthusiast like me.

[@danielsellers8538]

Sir Barnes Wallace Rest in Peace Sir 🙏 🪦 😌 ☹️

[@carolineharry6605]

A really enjoyable video Paul. My husband sat and watched it with me. A lovely tribute to a remarkable man. And from me and my husband, thank you too Paul for your service in the air force. Huge respect to you. I had goosebumps too when the plane flew over and then the church bells chimed. Amazing!

[@annmariemichalowsky8543]

How wonderful was that to have a plane fly overhead as you were by his grave. Very fitting indeed. What a terribly talented man Barnes Wallis was. I love the movie The Dambusters. Thank you for visiting his final resting place.

[@nightdancerslater808]

i really admire your reverence when telling the stories of their lives. it is truly humbling

[@marieskapars4766]

Hey paul my 87 year old mum was in Liverpool at the time of the bombings, and seen so much stuff, but paul it was the sound s of the planes and sirens going she said was the worst of it all, and her dad had gone to the chippy, just as the siren for danger started as they were put in the air rade shelter and was upset because she didn't know if shed see him back again, he luckily came back n had payed 3 n6 , and sed im so glad my children will never see what i did. This man now you see we have alot to thank him 4, and praise what he did, know you do this in memory of him and all the veterans, total respect to you to for doing this❤

[@telboy5370]

Hi Paul if you need a suggestion for your celebration of 80 years of D day there is near the town of Mundford in Norfolk next to the A1066 I believe towards Swaffham an WW2 military camp you can visit it's a very special place outside what was the entrance to the camp a plympth with a tank mounted on the top that was recovered and restored from the D day Beach of Normandy from the British sector of the Invasion the camp was a temporary home for the Dessert Rats tank regiment before they moved to the main camp ready to board the many ships for D day 👍

[@geoffpoole483]

I live in Norwich and will certainly take the opportunity to visit Mundford. Have you ever been to Scottow cemetery near the former RAF Coltishall site? There are about 80 WW2 graves including someone who worked for 20th Century Fox.

[@telboy5370]

@@geoffpoole483 No I haven't been there but I have been to few places throughout East Anglia for Instance the Muckelburgh collection on the Norfolk coast is well worth a visit and Duxford on many occasions When I was in my late teens I used to drive around the WW2 airfield at Rougham in Suffolk I have also visited a heathland that is part of the Elvedon Estate which was used as a training ground during WW1 for the new regiment called the tank corps this is where the new recruits were trained in combat manoeuvres before being sent to France the first ever tanks and the new regiment was trained on the Elvedon Estate heathland,even though there is no plaque or board erected at the site there is however a large plantation of trees planted on the heath in the shape of a large cross which can be clearly seen on Google maps.

[@Stephanie_Reviews]

Hi Paul, I'm looking forward to this video, Barnes Wallace was a genius. I'm finding the history of this fascinating 🤔 they were all so brave to do it. God bless them all.

[@suepapuha7703]

Operation Upkeep was incredible he was such a clever inventor. Such a beautiful church, the windows are magnificent.

[@elisabethhopson5639]

Thanks for this video. Barnes Wallis was absolutely unique in his determination to produce heavy bombs to help win the war. My Mum knew one of the brave airmen who took part in the Dambuster raid. Sadly he did not come back, as so many planes were shot down. We must not forget their sacrifice. Thanks Paul. 🙂

[@rhianevans7189]

Hi Paul Am thoroughly enjoying this bog that you did on this gentleman . My dad was in the RAF during WW2. He never spoke about his experiences during the was as he told me it was best to be left alone. He was in hospital during the was in Egypt for a knee operation and what he did not know that his brother was in the same hospital. So a few tears were shed that day no doubt.. The gentleman who you spoke about is a national hero and you spoke about him with so much tenacity. Very touching video Much love and respect from South Wales x

[@margaretbuckley9309]

Hi paul great video i did see the movie the dam busters years ago What a great man he was and very brave Loved the bells at the end of your video beautiful little cemetery and the church was gorgeous thanks again paul Keep well R i p barnes 🙏🥀

[@Posie-hg1ze]

I used to live near the dam when my Dad was in the army. We walked over the damaged part and had a picnic by the side of the reservoir. This was back in about ‘83

[@winstonhancock4817]

What a lovely place, Barnes Wallace was an amazing gifted man who's contribution helped to reduce the time line of world war 2 Nice video Paul, thank you for sharing 🤗🤗🤗

[@pjwhite77]

Thank you so much for this genuinely wonderful video. Barnes Wallace was an inspiration to all engineers

[@dryflyman7121]

Thank you Paul for this excellent video. I’ve been hoping you would do this brilliant Man’s Memorial. The whole history of The Dambusters has been a focus of my life for many years and I have nearly every book written on them. Barnes Wallace was a genius and the destruction of the two Ruhr dams was not only a strategic success but a huge morale boosting achievement for the RAF and the Government. I had the honour of meeting the last Dambuster , Johnny Johnson, at a lecture he gave at RAF Finningley, Doncaster and he signed for me his autobiography and we had our photograph taken together - a great honour. Many thanks again and for your own service.

[@suewillmott8056]

The man deserves a shrine.

[@richardhartley7094]

I live very near the area in the new forest where they done tests on the bouncing bomb.We owe so much to this man and many more like him who helped us to victory 👍

[@joannewaterhouse183]

Lovely church and a nice quiet resting place for him and his wife 😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@garrywhitbread8080]

Thanks Paul fab video the dam users did a lot to help end war in Europe never forget all war veterans

[@marieskapars4766]

We are alive now paul because of him saving my mums life when you think of it. Excellent this paul, il go n tell my mum this

[@conchaverdasco1218]

Very interesting life of this remarkable man. I watched the movie years ago and being back in Spain I never had the opportunity to watch it on TV ever again. Thank you.

[@andrewlivesey2777]

A complicated visit to a British Legend Paul, not easy to put out all the information on such a decorated man who changed our war effort, well done, enjoyed something I would never have been able to see for myself without you bringing it to us, thank you, Andrew.

[@TheCaptain64]

A truly great man who I learned of as a young by aged 8 about 1972 when I read Enemy Coast ahead, and see the Dambusters film.

[@andrewm7945]

Another respectful and informative video, Paul. Thank you. You may know that Richard Todd, who played Guy Gibson, in the "Dam Busters" was laid to rest at Little Ponton, just outside Grantham, Lincolnshire. A video of Mr Todd's resting place would certainly compliment this one. Kindest regards. A

[@jasonwinsley8571]

Thankyou I enjoyed this very much my late uncle was in the R.A.F he didn't fly but never the less it ment alot rather spooky that a plane went over then the bells thankyou once again this gentleman helped our country tremendously with the destruction of the dam with the bouncing bomb

[@kerrylester8437]

Brilliant Paul,what a genius Barnes was,and all those brave Airmen that took part in Operation Chastise.

[@annfahy2589]

Lovely comentry Paul,Barnes wallace,clever man. Love the church thanks for sharing❤

[@sandykenuk]

Love these visits to incredible people who did incredible things in the war

[@Peter-ARoadAutosUK]

Great stuff, myself being former RAF medical and aviation enthusiast means a great deal, ive studied a lot over the years about The Dam Busters. His wife was 17yrs younger, not often in those days. Also, what a beautiful church ⛪️

[@Cradley684]

What a Man, and what a Movie The Dambusters true classic's watch it loads of times Paul, have a nice day Mate and Thank You !!!. 😥😥

[@darren6768]

Hi Paul I was very fortunate to live in Effingham for 21 years and got married in the church. The church and grounds are stunning. Everyone in the village had the up most respect for Sir Barnes and not just what he did in the dark days of the war but the things he did to improve the village and the peoples lives after the war. When we got married and came out of the church we laid some of the flowers on he's grave.. good to see the bug hotel I helped to build is still there as is the bee hive . 🤣

[@Stephanie_Reviews]

Paul your doing a great job keeping these historical peoples memories alive THANK YOU 😊 🙏 I really enjoyed your video ❤

[@lornabolger4186]

What an incredible man Barns was . My husband and visited a museum where we saw a replica of the bouncing bomb.I just couldn't believe the size an d weight of it .I always thought it would be round but it was the shape af an oil container. Wonderful video -thankyou!!

[@marie-louisesegerlov8625]

I never heard of dambusters befor,loved the film!

[@suemckenna2430]

Im really loving the aerial shots which gives such a great view of the churchyard , this was a man who played a huge part in our history. Thanks Paul another great video.

[@Peter-gv2gn]

Paul that was excellent, you grabbed the whole story of Barnes wallis brilliantly, humour along the way too, their is more to life than the here and now ,good and bad, and to have an aeroplane and then the church bells ringing was quite special, thanks again.

[@wendymudkins8208]

Hi Paul what a beautiful church and so peaceful and what a great man to design the bouncing bomb one of my favourite films the dambusters

[@andyarmstrong1493]

Wow! Michael Redgrave really captured the way he looked. My late Mum's family were all RAF, so I remember loving the story of the Dam Busters from an early age. I am still amazed at Barnes Wallis's ingenuity. Great video as always, Paul, many thanks.

[@descamm9313]

Great tribute to Barnes at the Yorkshire Air museum, well worth a trip. Wonderful video Paul. 🇬🇧

[@williambailey344]

Great video again Paul yes totally agree Dam busters is a great film to watch of how these bouncing bombs worked and how it all came about.

[@bernadettevanoutten6432]

Great video Paul, Alan's already playing it back, very touching tribute ❤😊

[@kerryfowler1079]

Absolutely BRILLIANT! I'm going to have to watch this again! Many thanks!!

[@joanne26]

When I started work in 1982 in one of the offices was a chap who at that time was about to retire who was a rear gunner in the ‘Lancaster bombers’. His name was Fred Marklow. He survived the war, obviously and was part of many attacks on the enemy. Rear gunners role was I think more dangerous. Another wonderful tribute to an amazing man- Barnes Wallis the likes have gone into the annuls of time 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🌼🌼🌼🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🙏🙏🙏

[@monkwhitley]

This is one I almost asked for . I'm fascinated by operation chastise . Thank you Paul 🙏

[@dennisfieldhouse2234]

Hi paul thanks for another superb show.and yes Barnes Wallis what a genius who'd have thought just bouncing marbles would go on to creative such a huge thing like the bouncing bomb and the film the dam busters in which Micheal Redgrave portrays Barnes Wallis a film to this day is still being watched by millions .R.I.P Barnes Wallis your memory will live forever

[@stevekirby1090]

Very timely as its the 80th anniversary of D Day. Thanks Paul.

[@bearofbarham]

Thanks for doing this one Paul, a fantastic man and history shows why.

[@legacy1830]

My older sister worked at BAC Brooklands in the aircraft crash investigation department as a secretary and Barnes Wallace often used to wander in and out. Years later when I lived at Dorking I had a customer who was the vicar at this church . A lovely man who lived right next to that church yard and he pointed out the grave to me and of course was a good friend to Mr Wallace who lived there.

[@brianwimpenny1643]

Great drone footage The reservoirs in derbyshire where they originally did the testing are still working reservoirs Derwent reservoir on the same chain is Ladybower reservoir fantastic works of engineering 😀 ❤

[@gullsrus]

What an iconic man. And who hasn't watched that famous movie. Beautifully presented Paul. I loved this one, well done.

[@traciemarsh1611]

brilliant video thankyou paul. rip barnes the dambusters is an amazing movie

[@MENSA.lady2]

Back in the late 1950's I got to meet him. My father was chief toolmaker at the Vickers Aircraft factory in Weybridge. Now usually called Brooklands. He always attended the staff christmass party and my father took me as an aircraft mad 12 year old.

[@UnusualThings1]

That’s amazing 🤩

[@simonmorris-il1pv]

Wow wow wow what a video I emailed you months ago about Barnes Wallis (I know you've probably been asked many times) but I want to say thank you. You truly are a amazing man Thank you for taking the time to come to effingham I know it would have been a long day for you I love the channel keep up the great work Thanks again

[@SISU889]

He was a great Man indeed ! RIP , Sir, and thank you . Also thank you to the greatest generation .

[@joeparker6070]

Thanks again Paul. Brilliant video. I watched The Dambusters film last weekend. Properly atmospheric mate. All the best Joe

[@joeletaxi821]

The greatest men are those that emerge from obscurity at the very moment we need them.

[@oddsandwindsocks5905]

What a great man, such an important part of history. Nicely done Paul.

[@1089maul]

Paul. Gutted I missed this live. Thanks for a brilliant episode on, as you say, an important military event. It is known that the bombing of the dams did not affect the German war effort very much. This is open for debate. The positive was the following propaganda. What people don’t always realise was the high loss of German civilian lives in the following flooding. I will leave you with a bit of trivia. In the film, Barnes tests the theory by catapulting objects down a long water tank onto the end which represents a dam. This is being filmed by a girl who shouts, ‘I got it this time’ or words similar. The girl in the film was one of his daughters! Cheers, Bob

[@UnusualThings1]

Nice one, cheers Bob

[@geoffpoole483]

The casualty rate for aircrews involved in the raids was very high.

[@1089maul]

Totally agree Geoff. Should have mentioned that it my original post!

[@joycebrown3102]

Hi Paul Just watched your video on Barnes Wallis another good one Paul keep on doing the them Paul enjoy them so much. Thank you.joyce👍😘💐

[@user-qb5rs5pn3n]

Great inventor in world war 2 a national treasure what won e glanf the war with the magic bomb 💣 a great a vlogg again happy Sunday 😊 a big fan of you always 😊thumbs 👍 😊

[@marieskapars4766]

She said living in Liverpool was the worst and was sure she could see the german planes and as she came out the shelter houses were gone and took years to fix things, n us as kids climbed in the broken houses not knowing the significance of it all. Every where we went living there, it was blown up n you sort of get used to it. So big massive thank you from my mummy evelyn. For covering this amazing man. 👍😇👍

[@averilwalker8131]

My late uncle, Eduard Walker, was a physicist and he worked with Barnes Wallis on the invention and trials of the so called "bouncing bomb" My late father, John S Walker (Eduard's youngest brother) joined the RAF, much to my grandparents dismay. This video most certainly struck a chord with me 😊

[@wendymeredith1308]

I visited here last Summer and sent it to the Facebook page Paul......I hope you had a great day 🎉😊

[@mattlkc]

absolutely buzzing for this one paul, i have a massive interest in the dambusters, i recommend to everyone on here to visit the dambusters pub in scampton, not far from raf scampton air base, its like a museum

[@soo_p2]

Wow Paul, that was one of the best videos you've treated us to! What a wonderful gentleman Barnes was, highly intelligent and a kind soul no doubt. Does anyone remember the Carling black label as with Griff Rees Jones? The sentry on the dam goal keeping the bombs! So funny😹 thanks Paul 🤗 Xxx

[@UnusualThings1]

I remember that ad lol

[@littledinoboy]

Agreed this was fantastic, and who could forget that advert ....

[@clivewinters7479]

Brilliant Video for a Great Man! 🇬🇧

[@garygrimmett7945]

Brilliant tribute again to a true legend mate....very poignant..hammergazz

[@OscarLodge]

Very good thanks ,. enjoyed,.. yes the run up to the dam wall at 18:08 and then an appropriate plane engine noise at the end - brilliant..// Living close by - we often take walks around the 'Derwent dam' where the crews practised their low level runs.. // Donated.

[@jamescarey9901]

Thanks Paul my uncle Norman worked for Vickers weybrigbry

[@sobo1956]

Love this Video Paul he was such a clever man and nice tribute to him but he was so sad about the aircrews loss of life on that Raid.

[@charlottespurway7490]

Great video of the church and rest in peace Barnes Wallace and his wife too!!! 😇🙏

[@amandamonaghan1190]

Really enjoyed this Paul. I like how you deal with the history of a person’s life and give them a voice. ❤

[@joannedarling502]

Hi Paul this really interests me , I love everything about the wars, my dad was a war hero

[@emmarandall4327]

Thank you Paul keep remember brilliant move

[@librarytracks]

this was great paul, i was captivated and the story of Barnes Wallis, the movie i have seen lots of times but to see and hear his life and final resting place i thank you , take care.

[@kellysnowdon7736]

Thank you Paul for another fantastic video. Long may they continue

[@debbiemccarthy3864]

What a clever man he was ...Beautiful Tribute Paul ...Lovely church (well done for the donation ) ...Beautiful headstone

[@michaelsmith-dm3kb]

Thanks for this one Paul.The avro lancaster is my all time favourite plane and i always watch the dambusters film whenever its on tv.