A few from St Athan
Posted 04/07/2022 - 16:03 - Helpful Comment
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Great images, Gareth. Lancaster particularly resonates having just watched the TV series 'British planes that won the war' with Rob Bell.
The rear tail-end gunner was the most exposed and exiting the aircraft when it had been hit was almost impossible. A good series.
Coming from an aviation world with hydraulics and other flight control aids, as well as excellent navaids, I take my hat off to the folk who flew these aircraft. Incredible skill. And incredibly brave when you think of the percentage of flight crews who lost their lives.
The rear tail-end gunner was the most exposed and exiting the aircraft when it had been hit was almost impossible. A good series.
Coming from an aviation world with hydraulics and other flight control aids, as well as excellent navaids, I take my hat off to the folk who flew these aircraft. Incredible skill. And incredibly brave when you think of the percentage of flight crews who lost their lives.
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Posted 05/07/2022 - 14:47
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Urbanmeister wrote:
Great images, Gareth. Lancaster particularly resonates having just watched the TV series 'British planes that won the war' with Rob Bell.
The rear tail-end gunner was the most exposed and exiting the aircraft when it had been hit was almost impossible. A good series.
Coming from an aviation world with hydraulics and other flight control aids, as well as excellent navaids, I take my hat off to the folk who flew these aircraft. Incredible skill. And incredibly brave when you think of the percentage of flight crews who lost their lives.
Thanks Kevin, I heard about the rear gunner 'issue' and it's amazing to think these guys went up into the skies knowing that and the fact they could be shot down, true bravery
Great images, Gareth. Lancaster particularly resonates having just watched the TV series 'British planes that won the war' with Rob Bell.
The rear tail-end gunner was the most exposed and exiting the aircraft when it had been hit was almost impossible. A good series.
Coming from an aviation world with hydraulics and other flight control aids, as well as excellent navaids, I take my hat off to the folk who flew these aircraft. Incredible skill. And incredibly brave when you think of the percentage of flight crews who lost their lives.
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