Blogs — Mosquito
Forest Fire - The Heavy Oboe Tragedy
Bomber Command Lancaster Mosquito Pathfinders RAF Remembrance Second World War V-Weapons WWII
On 20 July 1944, an innovative 'Heavy Oboe' bombing operation against V-weapon sites ended in tragedy when the lead Lancaster was destroyed by flak while holding course to complete its bombing run. Sean Feast recounts this remarkable story of courage, sacrifice, and one of Bomber Command's lesser-known wartime operations.
A True Master of the Air - Guy Lockhart DSO, DFC, and Bar
Bomber Command Lancaster Mosquito Pathfinders RAF Second World War WWII
Sean Feast charts the life of one of the RAF’s most remarkable airmen and Light Night Striking Force CO Wing Commander Guy Lockhart DSO, DFC and Bar.
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 - Labour of Love
Bomber Command Fairey Battle Lancaster Mosquito Pathfinders RAF Remembrance WWII
