George 'Johnny' Johnson was born on 25 November 1921 in Hameringham, Lincolnshire, East Midlands, England, UK. He was married to Gwyneth Morgan. He died on 7 December 2022 in Westbury on Trym, Bristol, England, UK.
He received the Distinguished Flying Medal, one of 34 decorations for the squadron. He was eventually promoted to squadron leader and left the RAF in 1962. Later, he was a teacher and a mental health worker.
Shut your bloody mouths. [On the 75th anniversary of the Dambusters raid he told academics and scholars who suggested the mission was a propaganda victory rather than an actual success, and speaking on behalf of his fellow crew, who have all since passed away, Mr Johnson invited those questioning the mission to "Shut their bloody mouths".]