Transcript of conversations with Jack Bromfield

Transcript of conversations with Jack Bromfield

Talks in detail about joining up in the RAF and initial induction and training as a wireless operator and air gunner. Crewed up with otherwise Canadian crew (pilot, navigator, bomb aimer and air gunners) at OTU and describes some of them as well as relating training and other activities and experiences. Notes arrival of flight engineer. Eventually posted to 158 Squadron and recounts his first operations with the squadron. Goes on to describe in detail being shot down by a Ju88 flown by Hauptman Heinz Rökker. Describes crew, him being wounded and baling out. Mentions the fate of others in the crew including the engineer who he though had not baled out. Goes on to describe evading, being captured and subsequent treatment and activates, including journeys to Dulag Luft and prisoner of war camps. Describes life as prisoner of war and being liberated by the Russians. Goes on to relate return to Great Britain and subsequent activities and experiences. Continues with account of post war activities. Second discussion continues with thoughts on life as operational crewman with stories and anecdotes. Finally list crews and noted that Jack died on 13 September 2012. Ends with b/w photographs of his pilot Robby Robertson, air cadets marching, all seven of his crew and one of 4 members of the crew.

2009-06-02

2005-05-15

Twenty-five page printed document

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