Theirs Is The Glory

Hi all, one face to look out for in TITG is VIC MASSINGHAM, KOSB, he pointed himself out to me, I believe in a scene in Kate Ter Horsts house sitting on the stairs, difficult to make a positive ID, but a name anyway, he was in it. Vic now resides in The Royal Hospital.

picture of VIC MASSINGHAM in Arnhem 2004, regards lofty.

 

Robert Voskuil of the VVAM, is an expert on this, he has loads of information and documentation about the making of the film

 

Some months ago in a similar thread I posted a link to the Brian Desomnd Hurst website which had just been set up by his nephew......his nephew is gonig to Arnhem in September for the first time and we plan to meet up......he has a lot of info about Hirst and the film.......so if anyone has any questions please contact me......

 

I've got the DVD and it is a cherished possession, but it feels dated; probably because of its documentary style. Very brave lads all!

Best,

Steve.

 

but it feels dated; probably because of its documentary style

Time for a modern remake methinks!!

 

Here is a Dutch docu about the "Making of" with Hugh Ashmore telling
his story.
It starts with some images of the Battle. The soldiers earned 3 pound a day, the civilians who played in the film got nothing.LOL
They draw the Arnhem Bridge on a glassplate to film it cause the bridge was destroyed.

Making of "Theirs is the Glory"

Ron

 

And a Dutch 1945 newspaper article

operation market garden publications

 

but it feels dated; probably because of its documentary style

Time for a modern remake methinks!!

Absolutely!

 

Just on the off-chance has anyone on here ever spoken to/been in contact with any of the 200 or so 1st Airborne Division vets who took part in the making of the film in 1945?

Be interested to hear from you via pm if so.......

 

Yes a number of them

 

Yes a number of them

Philip,

Thank you for your offer to help but haven't received a pm yet.......

 

well PM send

 

well PM send

Does anyone know if there is a nominal roll in existence for those who took part in Theirs is the Glory? Did the newly reformed 2nd Parachute Battalion from Ashwell camp take part?

Steve

 

Does anyone know if there is a nominal roll in existence for those who took part in Theirs is the Glory?

Steve

Several of us have ask this question before Sussex,but as of yet no one seems to know.

I also have an original promotional photograph from the film that I pick up in Holland of a Paratrooper who I have been trying to put a name to for ages.

 

King Arthur,
Could you put that photo on here?

Steve

 

Mr Theirs is the Glory, is Robert Voskuil from Oosterbeek, he is a boardmember of the Friends of the Museum, he is the best person to contact.

There is also a serie of photographs in Gelders Archief, which I working to put all his photographs on the net, but this wil take some time

 

Steve,

You can find Dave's publicity shot along with a few put up by Paul at the link below.

British Airborne Pictures - #42 (permalink)

Cheers ...

 

Steve,

You can find Dave's publicity shot along with a few put up by Paul at the link below.

British Airborne Pictures - #42 (permalink)

Cheers ...


Thanks Cee,saved me hunting for it

 

Hi Guys
In the film there is a scene after Peter Holt gets out of his chute, when a jeep pulls up and an officer has a conversation with him and invites him to jump on board.
Has anyone any thoughts on who that might be? Is it Ian Toler. The moustache looks right, but I'm aware a lot of pilots had one in those days and Toler makes no mention of the film in his book

 

Mr Theirs is the Glory, is Robert Voskuil from Oosterbeek, he is a boardmember of the Friends of the Museum, he is the best person to contact.