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Interview with James Froud. Two

As part of the Pathfinder Force, Jimmy explains that they did a lot of training using radar, wire runs and bombing ranges, as well as radio range with the wireless operator. Jimmy also describes the fighter affiliation they carried out. They…

Tags: 83 Squadron; anti-aircraft fire; bombing; Heavy Conversion Unit; incendiary device; Pathfinders; RAF Coningsby; RAF Finningley; RAF Moreton in the Marsh; RAF North Luffenham; training

Interview with James Froud. One

James Froud wanted to be a pilot. He was interviewed in London and called up to Lord’s Cricket Ground. Having twice failed navigation examinations, he was re-mustered and sent to RAF Eastchurch for a gunnery course. From there, he went to RAF…

Tags: 44 Squadron; air gunner; bombing; crewing up; Lancaster; Operational Training Unit; Pathfinders; RAF Bridgnorth; RAF Bridlington; RAF Husbands Bosworth; RAF Market Harborough; RAF Stormy Down; RAF Swinderby; RAF Warboys; Stirling; training; Wellington

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