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Discussion with Peter Spoden 2 January 2011
Invited to discuss the tactics of 100 Group and their effect on German night-fighter operations, Peter describes older Kammhuber line system of ground controlled intercepts. He also talks of different kinds 100 Group jamming and spoofing and its…
A conversation with Guy Sharp
Guy starts with some comments on training at RAF Cranfield and RAF Lossiemouth, August 1940, before joining 9 Squadron at RAF Honington in November 1940 as a Wellington co-pilot. He recalls making a mistake on first operation to Mannheim. He was then…
Interview with Alan "Jock" Richardson. Two
Alan Richardson begins half way through a story of an aircraft losing wings flying through the Needles. S Bond then tells a couple of stories about crew who ditched a Wellington and an air gunner taken off ops. Alan finishes with some comment on log…
Interview with Alan "Jock" Richardson. One
Jock begins the interview with joining up and first flying on 201 Squadron, with flying boats from Sullom Voe. He then, briefly, covers training as wireless operator/air gunner. He was posted to 38 Squadron Wellingtons in July 1940 at RAF Marham and…
Conversation with Ray Lippiard
Ray talks a little of pre-war activities before joining 15 Squadron, including Battles at RAF Abingdon and being deployed to France in 1939, which is where he was when war broke out. He describes an airfield being attacked by Ju 87. On returning to…
Conversation with Jo Lancaster. Part two
Jo talks about aircraft he liked and those he did not. He did not like Oxford and Halifax and was uncomplimentary about B-17 and B-24. He recalls an incident of accidentally feathering two engines on B-24. Jo loved the Wellington Mk 3; he liked…
Interview with Harry Kartz
The interview starts with S Bond explaining the purpose of the interview is research for a book on the 'Wimpey'. Harry then described his joining civil air guard and then volunteering for the RAF. He, initially hoped to be a pilot, but medical…
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…
Conversation with Cliff Hobbs
Cliff mentions that he had interviewed his pilot Peter Fotherby, looking for further information about some incidents. He describes volunteering for RAF and training as an air gunner in Ansons. He was posted to Middle East, trained and crewed up at…
Interview with Fred Hill
Fed starts with some comments on 1000 bomber operation which he flew in a Hampden while at OTU after his first tour. There is some comparison made between Hampden and Wellington, which he flew on his second tour on OTU. He mentions his posting on…
Interview with David Fellowes
David discusses crew over photograph taken at RAF Hixon and goes on to describe flying and other activities while at OTU. He briefly mentions attending gunnery school and other gunnery training. He recalls their Australian skipper getting permission…
Interview with John Elliot
John describes an operation where all crew of his aircraft had to bale out, after all airfields in England were fog bound they were running out of fuel. He goes on to describe an incident on an operation when he looked up out of astrodome to see a…
Conversation with Norman Didwell - early days of Wellington on 99 Squadron
Norman mentions the personnel and roles of the Wellington development flight. He discusses the arrival of Wellington on squadron and conversion of crews. He notes that most pilots were NCOs. Norman discusses the difference between and problems with…
Short conversation with Norman Didwell 4
Norman discusses accident involving 99 Squadron Wellington which had an engine failure after take off and crashed into a barn.
Short conversation with Norman Didwell 3
Norman discusses fate of aircraft R3170 and names Gerald Francis Saxon (755373 Royal Air Force).
Short conversation with Norman Didwell 2
Norman discusses Harry Booth and photograph of Fred Calcraft? taken at RAF Mildenhall in 1938.
Short conversation with Norman Didwell
Norman mentions Evans twins on 99 Squadron and reference to Wellington as "Wimpies".
Conversation with Norman Didwell - photographs 2
Norman discusses photographs that they are looking through. He mentions Wing Commander Roy Max, various incidents with aircraft and other personalities. He also mentions loan of book and R-Robert. Covers photographs during visit to Canada.
Conversation with Norman Didwell - photographs
Norman discusses photographs and names of personnel on them. He also mentions plans for book; 99 Squadron association; how various memorabilia, including logbook was obtained.
Conversation with Norman Didwell - Jens Hansen
Norman relates some of the story of Jens Henning Fisker "Morian" Hansen shooting down a Me 110. He goes on to discuss various prisoners of war, including some who were murdered by the Gestapo after the escape from Stalag Luft 3 in March 1944.
Conversation with Norman Didwell - Hetherington crash
Norman describes refuelling operations and the layout of aircraft. He mentions the state of aircraft and casualties after return from operation. He also describes an accident of crash aircraft near an airfield, the rescue of crew and the presence of…
Conversation with Norman Didwell various losses
Talks about losses of aircraft on operations in France in December 1940.
Interview with Aubrey Coles. Two
Aubrey speaks briefly about his brother Victor who served on 139 Squadron flying special operation B-24 in India.
Interview with Aubrey Coles. One
The interviewer mentions a friend who was on 158 Squadron and Aubrey mentions that brother was a wireless operator, special operations, out in India. He talks about early ops to Lens and then to Stuttgart. He continues with anecdotes of other notable…
Interview with Andrew Barron
Andrew discusses operational techniques using mandrel and window.