Mr. Hosegood remembers simple pleasures like being served tea in the morning when he arrived in India, and discusses his first operational flight with an experienced crew.
Awe Inspiring Sight
Mr. Wickens describes the beauty of the scenery from 20,000 feet up.
It Wasn’t Us
Mr. Wickens defends the results of his bombing mission at Falaise gap based on photographic evidence.
Caught By A Night Fighter
Mr. Wickens describes a nearly tragic bombing run over Germany’s V2 rocket sites
Bombing Hamburg - A Sickening Feeling
Mr. Wickens describes being ordered to bomb civilian targets in Hamburg, Germany, and the disgust of the crew at having to carry out the order
A Sitting Duck
When the Germans “coned you” you were a sitting duck. Mr. Wickens explains why.
Scared To Death
Mr. Wickens describes the stress of taking off in a bomber fully loaded with bombs.
Risky Practises
Mr. Wickens describes the “conversion” unit for training bomber pilots, and the risks faced by the aircrews.
Crew Friendly Aircraft
Mr. Wickens describes the ergonomics of Halifax bombers and the working positions of her crew.
G-Box Navigation
Mr. Wickens describes the use of the G-box for navigating.
Uncomfortable Voyage
The trip overseas took 14 days. Mr. Wickens talks about the trip and a tactic used by the captain of the ship he was on to get there safely.
Bush Pilot
Mr. Wickens talks about an experience he had with a bush pilot during a stormy day of training.