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Bombing Strategies

Bombing Strategies

Mr. Reid describes American 'formation' bombing vs. the more individualistic approach used by the Royal Air force. Mentions consequences of missing targets.

'Coning'

'Coning'

Mr. Reid describes German anti-aircraft strategy. Describes an air fighter evasion and emergency landing.

Master Bomber

Master Bomber

Mr. Reid describes in detail the technique of aiming bombs. He adds some comments about improving technology.

Bombing Run

Bombing Run

Mr. Reid describes a bombing run; the responsibilities of the crew and sequence of events during a bombardment.

Crew Composition

Crew Composition

Mr. Reid describes crew composition and the relationship between British and Canadian airmen.

Training and Deployment

Training and Deployment

Mr. Reid describes deployment on arrival in England. He discusses the difficulties presented by the Sterling Bomber, and his posting to 49 Squadron / 5 Group and bombing raid the day of his arrival.

'Friendly Fire' incident.

'Friendly Fire' incident.

Mr. Garrison describes the consequences of inaccurate targeting, the death of 600 allied soldiers.

Teamwork

Teamwork

Mr. Garrison describes the interdependence and diversity of an air crew.

Flak, "Coning" and the impact of losing aircraft.

Flak, "Coning" and the impact of losing aircraft.

Mr. Garrison describes German antiaircraft activity and its often devastating effects.

Trapped

Trapped

Mr. Garrison describes the plight of Upper-Mid and Tail Gunners when a bomber is going down.

Leading the Target

Leading the Target

Mr. Garrison describes proper gunning technique and engaging the enemy over the Ruhr Valley.

Comparing bombers

Comparing bombers

Mr. Garrison describes different turret capabilities of the Halifax and Lancaster bomber.

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