Conversation with Lucian Ercolani

Conversation with Lucian Ercolani

Transcript of discussion with Lucian Ercolani, Norman Didwell and Joan Didwell. Firstly comments on training in England and then Canada. Recalls a little of first tour on Wellington with 214 Squadron. Mentions having to ditch after operation to Berlin where hit by anti-aircraft fire. Talks about the Wellington and life on the squadron and where he lived. Comments on his crew and move to gunnery school and OTU. Covers his move to India and details of his travel. Finally arrives on 99 Squadron and tells of some of their operations. Then moves to 159 Squadron as commander on special duties. Goes on to comment on some operations from log book including Brest with Prince Eugen and flying a Lysander. Comments on members of his crew and discusses reunions and post war activity including work with Westland Whirlwinds. Mentions all possible aircraft being mustered for 1000 bomber raids and mentions Bremen and Dresden. Includes contemporary photograph of Lucian Ercolani.

2009-06-30

Eight page document

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