Best Jane Gulliford Lowes and James Jefferies Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 57: The U-boat War - Wolfpack, with Roger Moorhouse 48:37

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Send us a message or question! Have we got a treat for you...Something different - U-boats instead of aircraft! In our final episode of this series, “The U-boat War - Wolfpack,” we explore the U-Boat War from the German perspective with historian and author Roger Moorhouse, whose new book Wolfpack: Inside Hitler’s U-Boat War will be published on 9 …

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(EARLY ACCESS) Episode 57: The U-Boat War - Wolfpack, with Roger Moorhouse 48:37

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Send us a message or question! (Episode on general release Wednesday 1st October 2025) Have we got a treat for you...Something different - U-boats instead of aircraft! In our final episode, “The U-boat War - Wolfpack,” we explore the U-Boat War from the German perspective with historian and author Roger Moorhouse, whose new book Wolfpack: Inside Hi…

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Episode 56: Rough Justice - The Murder of Allied Airmen, with Thomas Rost 45:40

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Send us a message or question! In Episode 56 ( the penultimate episode of series 3), we delve into a chilling chapter of World War II history: the murders of Allied airmen in Germany. As the war raged on, downed airmen often found themselves at the mercy of their captors - military, civilian authorities and sometimes ordinary citizens. This episode…

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(EARLY ACCESS) Episode 56: Rough Justice - The Murder of Allied Airmen, with Thomas Rost 45:40

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Send us a message or question! (Episode on general release Wednesday 24 September) In Episode 56, we delve into a chilling chapter of World War II history: the murders of Allied airmen in Germany. As the war raged on, downed airmen often found themselves at the mercy of their captors - military, civilian authorities and sometimes ordinary citizens.…

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Episode 55 - Operation Pimento: Escape, Evasion and Resolution, with Adam Hart 50:32

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Send us a message or question! This week, we're joined by Adam Hart, to discuss his new book about a downed Halifax pilot, who also happens to be his great-grandfather. Operation Pimento is a riveting story of courage, defiance, and survival. Centered on his great-grandfather, Frank Griffiths, this extraordinary true account shines a light on the m…

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(EARLY ACCESS) Episode 55 - Operation Pimento: Escape, Evasion and Resolution, with Adam Hart 50:32

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Send us a message or question! (Episode on general release 17 September) This week, we're joined by Adam Hart, to discuss his new book about a downed Halifax pilot, who also happens to be his great-grandfather. Operation Pimento is a riveting story of courage, defiance, and survival. Centered on his great-grandfather, Frank Griffiths, this extraord…

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Episode 54 - (Part 2) Above Us The Stars : 10 Squadron Bomber Command - The Wireless Operator's Story. 40:08

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Send us a message or question! (Available on general release on 10 September) In this episode James and Jane continue their chat about Jane's book, Above Us The Stars: 10 Squadron Bomber Command - The Wireless Operator's Story. Jane continues the story of the Pennicott crew, through the summer and autumn of 1943, and into 1944 and discusses the emo…

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Episode 53 - Above Us the Stars: 10 Squadron Bomber Command - The Wireless Operator's Story (part 1) 52:36

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Send us a message or question! This week James interviews Jane about her first Bomber Command book, "Above Us the Stars: 10 Squadron Bomber Command - The Wireless Operator's Story." We can't believe it's taken us 53 episodes to finally get around to discussing it! Jane shares with listeners the background to the book, her motivation for writing it,…

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(EARLY ACCESS) Episode 53 - Above Us the Stars: 10 Squadron Bomber Command - The Wireless Operator's Story (part 1) 52:36

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Send us a message or question! Episode on general release 3rd September 2025. This week James interviews Jane about her first Bomber Command book, "Above Us the Stars: 10 Squadron Bomber Command - The Wireless Operator's Story." We can't believe it's taken us 53 episodes to finally get around to discussing it! Jane shares with listeners the backgro…

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(EARLY ACCESS) Episode 54 - (Part 2) Above Us The Stars: 10 Squadron Bomber Command - The Wireless Operator's Story 40:08

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Send us a message or question! (Available on general release on 10 September) In this episode James and Jane continue their chat about Jane's book, Above Us The Stars: 10 Squadron Bomber Command - The Wireless Operator's Story. Jane continues the story of the Pennicott crew, through the summer and autumn of 1943, and into 1944 and discusses the emo…

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Episode 52 - Listeners' Questions 46:05

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Send us a message or question! This week on Never Mind the Dambusters, we answer YOUR questions, on a whole host of issues, including: Could a heavy bomber fly without a full crew? What was Operation Dodge? Mosquito v Lancaster, Lancaster v Halifax Gibson v Cheshire B17s in the RAF Do keep sending in your questions! Support the show Please subscrib…

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(EARLY ACCESS) Episode 52 - Listeners' Questions 46:05

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Send us a message or question! This week on Never Mind the Dambusters, we answer YOUR questions, on a whole host of issues, including: Could a heavy bomber fly without a full crew? What was Operation Dodge? Mosquito v Lancaster, Lancaster v Halifax Gibson v Cheshire B17s in the RAF Do keep sending in your questions! Please subscribe to Never Mind T…

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Episode 51 - Aircrew Flying Kit, with Daniel Richards 43:29

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Send us a message or question! In this episode of Never Mind the Dambusters, I take a deep dive into the fascinating and often overlooked world of RAF Bomber Command during the Second World War—through the lens of the airmen's personal flying kit. I'm joined by Daniel Richards an RAF Living History enthusiast, and together we explore the evolution …

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(EARLY ACCESS) Episode 51 - Aircrew Flying Kit, with Daniel Richards 43:29

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Send us a message or question! In this episode of Never Mind the Dambusters, I take a deep dive into the fascinating and often overlooked world of RAF Bomber Command during the Second World War—through the lens of the airmen's personal flying kit. I'm joined by Daniel Richards an RAF Living History enthusiast, and together we explore the evolution …

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Episode 50 50th Episode Special: The Dambusters' Legacy, with Dr Dan Ellin 42:42

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Send us a message or question! This week, we celebrate our 50th episode by welcoming Dr Dan Ellin of the University of Lincoln and the International Bomber Command Centre, back to the show. Dan joins us to explore the legacy of the Dambusters , and in particular how the 1955 film has shaped the collective memory of Bomber Command. From Star Wars to…

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(EARLY ACCESS) Episode 50 50th Episode Special: The Dambusters' Legacy, with Dr Dan Ellin. 42:42

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Send us a message or question! ***Episode on general release Wednesday 13 August This week, we celebrate our 50th episode by welcoming Dr Dan Ellin of the University of Lincoln and the International Bomber Command Centre, back to the show. Dan joins us to explore the legacy of the Dambusters , and in particular how the 1955 film has shaped the coll…

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Episode 49 - Len Deighton's "Bomber" : Telling Stories, with Adrian Bean 43:12

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Send us a message or question! (Apologies - no James this week due to technical issues!) This week, Jane is joined by Adrian Bean, a writer and director with a passion for military history. They explore the complexities of RAF Bomber Command, the challenges of adapting Len Deighton's 'Bomber' for BBC radio, and the human stories behind the bombing …

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(EARLY ACCESS) Episode 49 Len Deighton's "Bomber" : Telling Stories, with Adrian Bean 43:12

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Send us a message or question! (Apologies - no James this week due to technical issues!) This week, Jane is joined by Adrian Bean, a writer and director with a passion for military history. They explore the complexities of RAF Bomber Command, the challenges of adapting Len Deighton's 'Bomber' for BBC radio, and the human stories behind the bombing …

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Episode 48 - "Desert Island Books" : Our Top 10 Bomber Command Reads 50:09

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Send us a message or question! This week we each share our top 5 Bomber Command books in the categories of popular history, memoir, academic, fiction and we also throw in a wild card! What are your favourites? Do you love or hate our picks? Spoiler alert: If you don't want to know what we chose, avoid the shopping list below! Jane's choices Popular…

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(EARLY ACCESS) Episode 48 "Desert Island Books": Our Top 10 Bomber Command Reads 50:09

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Send us a message or question! ***EPISODE AVAILABLE ON GENERAL RELEASE ON WEDNESDAY 30TH JULY This week we each share our top 5 Bomber Command books in the categories of popular history, memoir, academic, fiction and we also throw in a wild card! What are your favourites? Do you love or hate our picks? Spoiler alert: If you don't want to know what …

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Episode 47 - Remembering the Bombing War in Normandy, with Paul Woodadge 50:26

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Send us a message or question! This week, we tackle some thorny issues with our with guest Paul Woodadge, the host of YouTube show WW2TV about the multifaceted history of RAF Bomber Command during World War II. Growing up near former USAAF airbases in Suffolk, just across the border from Essex and Colchester, Paul, who most of you will know simply …

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(EARLY ACCESS) Episode 47 - Remembering the Bombing War in Normandy, with Paul Woodage 50:26

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Send us a message or question! This week, we tackle some thorny issues with our with guest Paul Woodadge, the host of YouTube show WW2TV about the multifaceted history of RAF Bomber Command during World War II. Growing up near former USAAF airbases in Suffolk, just across the border from Essex and Colchester, Paul, who most of you will know simply …

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Episode 46 From the Channel Dash to the Long March: The Navigator's Story, with Stuart Green. 47:52

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Send us a message or question! This week, hosts Jane Gulliford Lowes and James Jefferies chat to Stuart Green, who shares the remarkable story of his father Alan, a Bomber Command navigator on Wellingtons and Stirlings. Alan Green took part in some of the most famous operations of the war, including the Channel Dash, the 1000 Bomber Raid, and the s…

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(EARLY ACCESS) Episode 46 - From the Channel Dash to the Long March: The Navigator's Story, with Stuart Green. 47:52

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Send us a message or question! This week, hosts Jane Gulliford Lowes and James Jefferies chat to Stuart Green, who shares the remarkable story of his father Alan, a Bomber Command navigator on Wellingtons and Stirlings. Alan Green took part in some of the most famous operations of the war, including the Channel Dash, the 1000 Bomber Raid, and the s…

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Episode 45 - Flying into the Storm: Early War Bombers, with Chris Sams 50:53

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Send us a message or question! This episode has EVERYTHING! (even the Titanic). This week, Jane and James engage in a rich and absorbing discussion with historian Chris Sams about his book, Flying into the Storm, about the early war bombers of the RAF. The conversation covers personal anecdotes, the significance of various bombing operations, and t…

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(EARLY ACCESS) Episode 45 Flying into the Storm: Early War Bombers, with Chris Sams 50:53

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Send us a message or question! (ADVANCE EPISODE - on general release on Wednesday 9th July 2025) This episode has EVERYTHING! (even the Titanic). This week, Jane and James engage in a rich and absorbing discussion with historian Chris Sams about his book, Flying into the Storm, about the early war bombers of the RAF. The conversation covers persona…

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Episode 44 - The Greatest Enemy - Meteorological Flights, with Jamie Heffer 43:04

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Send us a message or question! Welcome to Series 3! In the first episode of the new series of Never Mind the Dambusters, hosts James Jefferies and Jane Gulliford Lowes discuss the often-overlooked role of meteorology in RAF Bomber Command during World War II. Joined once more by Jamie Heffer from RAF Bircham Newton Heritage Centre, , they explore t…

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(PREMIUM) Episode 44 The Greatest Enemy - Meteorological Flights, with Jamie Heffer 43:04

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Send us a message or question! Welcome to Series 3! In the first episode of the new series of Never Mind the Dambusters, hosts James Jefferies and Jane Gulliford Lowes discuss the often-overlooked role of meteorology in RAF Bomber Command during World War II. Joined once more by Jamie Heffer from RAF Bircham Newton Heritage Centre, they explore the…

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Episode 43 - Norwegian Heroes of Bomber Command, with Haakon Vinje 30:31

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Send us a message or question! In the final episode of this series, hosts James Jefferies and Jane Gulliford Lowes are joined by the head of the Norwegian War Graves Service, Haakon Vinje, to explore the often-overlooked contributions of Norwegian airmen in RAF Bomber Command during World War II. They discuss the Norwegian War Graves Service, the i…

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Episode 42 - Bomber Command Losses Database / Navigational Technology, with Dave Gilbert 39:47

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Send us a message or question! In this episode of Never Mind the Dambusters ( the penultimate episode of the current series), hosts Jane Gulliford Lowes and James Jefferies engage with Dave Gilbert, the losses archivist at the International Bomber Command Centre in Lincoln, England. Dave explains the background to the development of the centre, and…

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(PREMIUM) Episode 43 - Norwegian Heroes of Bomber Command, with Haakon Vinje 30:31

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Send us a message or question! ***Episode on general release Wednesday 16th April In the final episode of this series, hosts James Jefferies and Jane Gulliford Lowes are joined by the head of the Norwegian War Graves Service, Haakon Vinje, to explore the often-overlooked contributions of Norwegian airmen in RAF Bomber Command during World War II. T…

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Episode 41 - The Invisible Campaign (Part 2): Bomber Command Gardening Operations 49:02

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Send us a message or question! *** (Part 2 of 2) Summary Jane and James continue their discussion about Bomber Command minelaying operations, to mark the publication of Jane's book, The Invisible Campaign: Bomber Command Gardening Operations 1940-1945. In the episode the team consider the strategic importance of these operations, their impact on th…

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(PREMIUM) Episode 42 - Bomber Command Losses Database/ Navigational Technology, with Dave Gilbert 39:47

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Send us a message or question! *** Episode on general release on Wednesday 9th April 2025 In this episode of Never Mind the Dambusters, hosts Jane Gulliford Lowes and James Jefferies engage with Dave Gilbert, the losses archivist at the International Bomber Command Centre in Lincoln, England. Dave explains the background to the development of the c…

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Episode 40 - The Invisible Campaign: Bomber Command Gardening Operations (Part 1) 53:44

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Send us a message or question! *** PART 1 OF 2 ***Subscribers can listen to Part 2 now. In this episode of Never Mind the Dam Busters, host James Jefferies and guest Jane Gulliford Lowes delve into the often-overlooked history of RAF Bomber Command's gardening operations during World War II. They discuss Jane's new book, 'The Invisible Campaign', w…

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(PREMIUM) Episode 40 - The Invisible Campaign: Bomber Command Gardening Operations (Part 1) 53:44

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Send us a message or question! *** PART 1 OF 2 *** Episode on general release Wednesday 26 March 2025. ***Subscribers can listen to Part 2 now. In this episode of Never Mind the Dam Busters, host James Jefferies and guest Jane Gulliford Lowes delve into the often-overlooked history of RAF Bomber Command's gardening operations during World War II. T…

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(PREMIUM) Episode 41 - The Invisible Campaign Part 2 : Bomber Command Gardening Operations 49:02

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Send us a message or question! *** On general release on 2 April 2023 *** (Part 2 of 2) Summary Jane and James continue their discussion about Bomber Command minelaying operations, to mark the publication of Jane's book, The Invisible Campaign: Bomber Command Gardening Operations 1940-1945. In the episode the team consider the strategic importance …

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Episode 39 - Night Fighter Offensive, with Stuart Burbridge 50:33

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Send us a message or question! Summary In this episode of Never Mind the Dambusters, hosts Jane Gulliford-Lowes and James Jefferies are joined by historian Stuart Burbridge to discuss the often-overlooked aspect of the RAF Bomber Command's offensive against Luftwaffe night fighters during World War II. The conversation covers the technological inno…

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(PREMIUM) Episode 39 - Night Fighter Offensive, With Stuart Burbridge 50:33

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Send us a message or question! ***Episode on general release Wednesday 19th March 2025. In this episode of Never Mind the Dambusters, hosts Jane Gulliford-Lowes and James Jefferies are joined by historian Stuart Burbridge to discuss the often-overlooked aspect of the RAF Bomber Command's offensive against Luftwaffe night fighters during World War I…

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Episode 38 - A German Jew in Bomber Command: Escape, Evasion & Revenge, with Marc Stevens 50:55

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Send us a message or question! *** Episode on general release on Wednesday 12th March 2025. In this episode of Never Mind the Dambusters, we have an incredible conversation with Marc Stevens as he shares the extraordinary story of his father, the man he knew as Squadron Leader Peter Stevens, MC. It was only some years after his father's death that …

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(PREMIUM) Episode 38 - A German Jew in Bomber Command: Escape, Evasion & Revenge, with Marc Stevens 50:55

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Send us a message or question! *** Episode on general release on Wednesday 12th March 2025. In this episode of Never Mind the Dambusters, we have an incredible conversation with Marc Stevens as he shares the extraordinary story of his father, the man he knew as Squadron Leader Peter Stevens, MC. It was only some years after his father's death that …

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Episode 37 - Operations Manna and Exodus, with Dr Sarah-Louise Miller 36:42

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Send us a message or question! In this episode of Never Mind the Dambusters, we join historian Dr. Sarah-Louise Miller to explore her research on WWII operations, including Operation Manna and Operation Exodus in the Spring and early summer of 1945. We examine the emotional impact of war stories, the humanitarian efforts of the RAF, and the experie…

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(PREMIUM) Episode 37 - Operations Manna and Exodus, with Dr Sarah-Louise Miller 36:42

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Send us a message or question! *** Episode on general release on Wednesday 5th March 2025 In this episode of Never Mind the Dambusters, we join historian Dr. Sarah-Louise Miller to explore her research on WWII operations, including Operation Manna and Operation Exodus. We examine the emotional impact of war stories, the humanitarian efforts of the …

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Episode 36 - A Question and Answer Fest! 44:52

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Send us a message or question! This week we answer (or at least attempt to answer) some of your questions - and there are some absolute corkers! Including... How do you go to the loo in the middle of a bombing operation? Which operations counted towards your tour total? Where did spent ammo cartridges go? What about Bomber Command ops outside the E…

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(PREMIUM) Episode 36 - A Question and Answer Fest! 44:52

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Send us a message or question! ** Episode on general release Wednesday 26th February 2025 This week we answer (or at least attempt to answer) some of your questions - and there are some absolute corkers! Including... How do you go to the loo in the middle of a bombing operation? Which operations counted towards your tour total? Where did spent ammo…

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Episode 35 Restoring a Lancaster: The NX611 "Just Jane" Story, with Andrew Panton 55:31

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Send us a message or question! This episode is dedicated to the memory of Christopher Panton, KIA 30th March 1944. We are delighted to welcome Andrew Panton, General Manager of the Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre. Together, we explore Andrew's deep-rooted family history with the Lancaster Bomber NX611 "Just Jane", the emotional impact of war …

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Episode 34 Writing the Bomber War - The Official Histories Controversy, with Professor Alan Allport 44:39

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Send us a message or question! Who writes history, and why? In this episode, we are delighted to welcome back Professor Alan Allport to discuss the British "Official Histories" of the strategic bombing campaign. We explore the origins, authors, and public perception of these histories, as well as the arguments presented by Sir Charles Webster and N…

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(PREMIUM) Episode 35 Restoring a Lancaster: the N611 "Just Jane" Story, with Andrew Panton 55:31

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Send us a message or question! *** Episode on general release Wednesday 19th February 2025 This episode is dedicated to the memory of Christopher Panton, KIA 30th March 1944. We are delighted to welcome Andrew Panton, General Manager of the Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre. Together, we explore Andrew's deep-rooted family history with the Lanc…

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Episode 33 Bomber Command: The Chaplain's Story 53:35

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Send us a message or question! In this episode of Never Mind the Dambusters, we welcome Reverend Eleanor Rance, the first female Church of England Chaplain in the Royal Air Force. Eleanor shares her personal experiences from her time on deployment with the RAF in Iraq, and insights into the crucial role chaplains played during the Second World War,…

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Episode 32 - Bomber Command VCs (pt 1) - Gray and Garland 34:24

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Send us a message or question! In a change to our usual format, this episode focuses on the Victoria Cross winners from RAF Bomber Command, specifically Sergeant Thomas Gray and Flying Officer Donald Garland. Over the course of the current series, we'll be telling the stories of the men who received the British Military's highest award for gallantr…

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(PREMIUM) Episode 34 Writing the Bomber War - The Official Histories Controversy, with Professor Alan Allport 44:39

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Send us a message or question! *** Episode on general release Wednesday 12 February 2025 Who writes history, and why? In this episode, we are delighted to welcome back Professor Alan Allport to discuss the British "Official Histories" of the strategic bombing campaign. We explore the origins, authors, and public perception of these histories, as we…

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