Interview with Lionel Horner

Interview with Lionel Horner

Lionel begins by mentioning he was on Leeds University Air Squadron at beginning of war. Once he finished his degree, he was slated to train as a fighter pilot in the United Sates, but due to lack of space on courses, eventually was trained as a navigator on an America civil airline. He returned to UK for operational training and heavy conversion then carried out back to back tours on 50 Squadron. He recalls a few anecdotes about time on 50 Squadron including 17 operations to Berlin, including 5 on the trot. Lionel talks of 50 Squadron's good reputation. Interviewer tells story of friend on 158 Squadron Halifax shot down on 12th operation and finding out who had shot him down. Includes contemporary colour photograph of Lionel Horner.

2011-09-14

00:31:32 audio recording

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