Peel, M G
Title
Peel, M G
Peel, Michael Gervase
Description
Three items. An oral history interview with Philip Andrew Gervase about his father, Michael Gervase Peel, and two audio recordings of conversations between the two recorded in 1990. Michael Gervase Peel flew operations as a pilot with 44 and 227 Squadrons.
The collection was catalogued by IBCC Digital Archive staff.
The collection was catalogued by IBCC Digital Archive staff.
Date
2017-04-05
Publisher
IBCC Digital Archive
Rights
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Identifier
Peel, MG
Collection Items
Michael Peel interview. Two
Michael Peel was posted to 44 Squadron based at RAF Dunholme Lodge. On one operation, at midnight, his crew wished him a happy 21st birthday. On another occasion, they found they still had a bomb in the bomb bay and, as the Flying Control did not…
Michael Peel interview. One
Michael Peel was with the university squadron before volunteering for the RAF. He wanted to be a navigator but was encouraged to train as a pilot. He went to Canada to train in Harvards and Tiger Moths. In conversation with his son he discusses his…
Interview with Philip Peel
Mike's son Phillip gives a detailed account of his father's RAF career, using logbook and letters, as well as recalling his father's anecdotes. Mike Peel was a Lancaster pilot and served on two squadrons before becoming a prisoner of war late in…
Collection Tree
- Peel, M G