Blogs — Remembrance
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.
Edwin 'Ted' Swales VC
Bomber Command Lancaster Pathfinders RAF Remembrance Victoria Cross WWII
Captain Ted Swales won the Victoria Cross for his heroism controlling a raid on Pforzheim on 23 February, 1945. Using first hand-testimony, Sean Feast recounts his story.
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
