Blogs — V-Weapons
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.
Not So Lucky - The Loss of Lancaster ME628
Bomber Command Lancaster RAF Second World War V-Weapons
