Conversation with Bob O'Dell

Conversation with Bob O'Dell

Completed 13 operations on 408 Squadron. Comments that he did not complete his tour as the war ended. Mentions first operation was to Bremen and last to Heligoland. Comments on his Canadian crew and mentions names and ranks, Covers his training starting as pilot and then as no longer required was selected as a flight engineer. Outlines his training and then crewing up. Goes on to describe his post war career with posting to India, after his crew returned to Canada. Talks about flying the Halifax, List his crew and tables all his operations. Includes contemporary colour photograph of Bob O'Dell.

2007-04-19

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