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Henry Wagner's life story. Part two
Part 2 picks up his story, post war teaching at a grammar school near Wokingham, married, two children and having just bought their house. He continues to cover his life in great detail through into retirement, the last entry being August 2004.
Henry Wagner's life story. Part one
Henry's hand written memoirs, Part 1 covering his early life and time at university. It goes on to describe, in detail, his time in the RAF, training in South Africa, conversion to the Halifax and operations on 51 Squadron. It also covers his time…
An account of the briefing for an operation to Essen
A highly detailed account of the operational briefing to No 51 Squadron for the operation to Essen on 28/29 November 1944. It includes all the specialist officers as well as the Station Commander's brief. It provides details of Henry's crew, Station…
Reflections on your fate having baled out
The reflection was inspired by the account of the murder of an airman on initial capture having baled out over Germany in 1944-45.
Navigators log
The log was compiled by Henry on a flight in Halifax 728 letter B from no 1652 HCU RAF Marston Moor around England and Wales.
Henry Wagner visits the graves of his crew
In 2010, Henry applied for, and was granted, a National Lottery grant provided for veterans to visit places with special memories for them. This is the account of his visit to Broekheuzen, Holland, close to where his aircraft had crashed and to the…
Reflection
Reflections by Henry Wagner of the short time he was trying to evade capture having baled out of his fatally damaged aircraft.
Pilot to Navigator - Where are we?
Henry, volunteered for the RAF and learned to fly Tiger Moths at Brough, before being transferred to South Africa on a troopship. His flying training came to an end after a poor solo flight and he was re-trained as a navigator. On completion of his…