Blogs — Lancaster
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
