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  • Tags: RAF Upavon
  • Type is exactly "Sound"

SBondS-LancasterJv10016.MP3
Steve Bond explains the purpose of the interiew, that he is gathering information from personnel involved with the Wellington with a view to producing a book on the "Wimpy". Jo starts by talking about his training and Wellington flying. He starts by…

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SBondS-HillFv10005.MP3
Fred starts with some comments on a 1000 bomber operation which he flew in a Hampden while at OTU after his first tour. There is some comparison made between Hampden and Wellington aircraft, which he flew on his second tour on OTU. He mentions his…

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After completing 37 Bomber Command operations during the war, Jack Harris remained in the RAF. In February 1949, he was posted to Singapore, where he joined 48 Squadron and undertook transport command services on C-47s. He describes evacuating…

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AJossDA151007.mp3
Douglas was born in Aberdeen, the eldest of five children. He signed up for the Royal Air Force in October 1938 and trained as a Flight Rigger, becoming a Leading Aircraftsman after training. During his time as a Leading Aircraftsman, he tells of…

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