The Wellington bomber - Dad's life during the 2nd World War

The Wellington bomber - Dad's life during the 2nd World War

Covers training as wireless operator then air gunner and posting to operations on 75 Squadron at RAF Feltwell with Wellingtons. Relates some early training and operational sorties. Tells of having to abandon aircraft over north Devon on tenth operation and recrewing pas pilot broke his ankle and a gunner was killed. His pilot completed his tour in January 1941. Len then proceeds to the Middle East to fly with 148 Squadron.

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