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Joyce Bryant (pictured), the American singer who was named by Ebony magazine as one of the five most beautiful black women in the world.

Squadron Leader George 'Johnny' Johnson MBE, the last surviving airman who took part in the Dambuster raids.

Dame Clare Marx, the first woman to be elected President of the Royal College of Surgeons.

Joseph Kittinger, who held the record for the world’s highest skydive for over 50 years. He jumped from 19.5 miles above sea level.

Producer: Neil George

Interviewed guest: Jim Byers
Interviewed guest: Andrew Reed
Interviewed guest: John McDonald

Archive clips used: Metromedia Television, WNEW-TV interview with Joyce Bryant; Benedict Bogeaus Production, Mr Ace (1946) film clip; ´óÏó´«Ã½ News 24, HARDtalk- George ‘Johnny’ Johnson interview 05/01/2018; Associated British Picture Corporation, The Dam Busters (1955) film clip; ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 3, Private Passions 24/04/2022; ´óÏó´«Ã½ One, Hi-De-Hi! 26/02/1981; ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4, The Men Who Fell to Earth 31/03/2009; 1895 Films, Apollo – Missions to the Moon (2019) documentary clip.