German market plays Dam Busters theme tune Written by English composer Eric Coates, it is best known for featuring in the 1955 film The Dam Busters, which depicted a daring raid by 617 Squadron on the Möhne, Eder and Sorpe dams deep in wartime Germany. Birmingham City Council, which organised the event, has now claimed it has "no control" over the songs played, saying it showcased a "large collection of music from around the world." Who says the Germans haven't got a sense of humour? Either that or someone's taking the mick at their expense. A spokesman for Birmingham City Council said: ""We arrange the contract for the funfair at the Christmas Market. We do not, however, have any control over the music the carousel plays. Our staff said they had not heard it play the Dam Busters on Saturday. It plays a large collection of music from around the world. Last year, the same market caused controversy after one stall began selling garden gnomes in explicit adult poses. The annual shopping area, officially called the Frankfurt Christmas Market, was opened on November 15 and runs until December 22. As well as a host of arts and craft stalls offering seasonal gifts, visitors can enjoy traditional German sausages and beers.