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Heroic Endeavour Beyond Praise
Bomber Command Lancaster Mosquito Pathfinders RAF Second World War Victoria Cross WWII
The Cologne/Gremberg raid, 23 December 1944. Sean Feast outlines the tragic story of a daylight ‘Heavy Oboe’ Lancaster raid during the Battle of the Bulge which led to the award of a Victoria Cross to its leader, Bob Palmer.
The Fighting High Interview - The Flying Squad
Bomber Command RAF Remembrance Second World War WWII
Sean Feast speaks to Marc Hall about flying, Operation Hurricane, and the cases of missing aircrew waiting to be found.
Berlin or Bust
Battle of Berlin Bomber Command Lancaster Pathfinders RAF Remembrance Second World War
'Tonight you are going to the Big City. You will have the opportunity to light a fire in the belly of the enemy that will burn his black heart out.' The message from Commander-in-Chief of RAF Bomber Command Sir Arthur Harris to the men who were to fight the Battle of Berlin was clear. Thousands of aircrew lost their lives lighting that fire. Author Sean Feast asks, 'Was the Battle of Berlin worth the high rate of casualties inflicted on Bomber Command?'
'He That Was Lost is Found'
Bomber Command IBCC Lancaster RAF Remembrance WWII
In October 2025, after 82 years, the remains of three missing airmen were recovered and laid to rest beside their comrades with full military honours. In this moving post, Dave Gilbert, co-author of Epitaphs of Bomber Command, reflects on their story and the enduring duty of remembrance.
The Fighting High Interview - Labour of Love
Bomber Command Fairey Battle Lancaster Mosquito Pathfinders RAF Remembrance WWII
