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...It's the RAF Bomber Command Podcast! Hosted by @lydiajane13.bsky.social & @jamesjhistory.bsky.social New episodes every Wednesday. WARNING! May contain Halifaxes! Listen at https://nevermindthedambusters.buzzsprout.com

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NEVER MIND THE DAMBUSTERS @nmtdambusters.bsky.social · 17d

Hello! Ep 56 is out now. We discuss the investigation into the murder of a downed Allied airman, with German historian Thomas Rost. Such murders were not uncommon, as Thomas reveals.
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Episode 56: Rough Justice - The Murder of Allied Airmen, with Thomas Rost - Never Mind The Dambusters

In Episode 56 ( the penultimate episode of series 3), we delve into a chilling chapter of World War II history: the murders of Allied airmen in Germany. As the war raged on, downed airmen often found ...

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Dan Ellin @danellin.bsky.social · 4d

Pic from my talk "Penguins and Chop Girls: Remembering RAF Bomber Command ground personnel 1939-45" for the Lincoln Branch of the @histassoc.bsky.social last night. I really enjoyed it, and I got some wizard questions. @uolhumanities.bsky.social @nmtdambusters.bsky.social #History #WW2

Dan on stage gesturing at a slide on a screen. The slide has a photo of off duty WAAFs outside a building. it is captioned 'Gash trades and Dilution: the experience of WAAFs'. Dan is wearing a Never Mind the Dam Busters T-shirt.

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Dan Ellin @danellin.bsky.social · 3d

I've just bought a ticket for this. @lydiajane13.bsky.social @nmtdambusters.bsky.social

IBCC Lecture & Supper Series - The Invisible Campaign - Bomber Command Gardening Operations 1940-1945. - International Bomber Command Centre

The Invisible Campaign – Bomber Command Gardening Operations 1940-1945 with author, Jane Gulliford-Lowes Aerial mining by RAF Bomber Command was a vital part of the Allied war effort, claiming far mor...

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Dan Ellin @danellin.bsky.social · 9d

Robert McClements' short film 'Gisela: Echoes of a Sacrifice' has been nominated for best documentary at the Tees Valley International Film Festival. The film includes shots of the IBCC spire and walls and items from the IBCC Digital Archive. @nmtdambusters.bsky.social #WW2 #History

Gisela: Echoes of a Sacrifice

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NEVER MIND THE DAMBUSTERS @nmtdambusters.bsky.social · 10d

Thank you so much Rachel, and thank you for all your support over the last year. Series 4 is going to be a belter - we've already got some great guests and episodes lined up!

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Rachel Mann @revrachelmann.bsky.social · 10d

Another terrific series from @nmtdambusters.bsky.social … can’t believe the latest season is over. Thanks @lydiajane13.bsky.social & @jamesjhistory.bsky.social

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NEVER MIND THE DAMBUSTERS @nmtdambusters.bsky.social · 10d

We're taking a break for a bit. We're both exhausted! James will be working on his PhD & I have a book to write. Series 4 is due in Jan with episodes on Peenemunde, Master Bombers, the Stirling, Cold War Bombers, Battle of Hamburg & so much more! Thank you all for your support, & for listening ❤️

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NEVER MIND THE DAMBUSTERS @nmtdambusters.bsky.social · 10d

Hello! The final episode of this series is out today! We've got a belter (admittedly with low bomber content🤣) @rogermoorhouse talks to us about his new book "Wolfpack: Inside Hitler's U-Boat War".

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Episode 57: The U-boat War - Wolfpack, with Roger Moorhouse - Never Mind The Dambusters

Have we got a treat for you...Something different - U-boats instead of aircraft!In our final episode of this series, “The U-boat War - Wolfpack,” we explore the U-Boat War from the German perspective ...

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NEVER MIND THE DAMBUSTERS @nmtdambusters.bsky.social · 11d

It's an incredible story isn't it? The book is excellent. Those people were different gravy.

NEVER MIND THE DAMBUSTERS @nmtdambusters.bsky.social · 16d

Well it is the greatest film ever made...

NEVER MIND THE DAMBUSTERS @nmtdambusters.bsky.social · 16d

You're the oracle Dan! Thank you for your help.

NEVER MIND THE DAMBUSTERS @nmtdambusters.bsky.social · 16d

Listen up! |If you're in the vicinity, Elstree Studios are hosting a special screening of The Dambusters this Sunday at London Elstree Aerodrome. Details and tickets via the link below
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The Dam Busters

Celebrate 100 years of Elstree Studios and join us at London Elstree Aerodrome for a special screening of The Dam Busters.

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NEVER MIND THE DAMBUSTERS @nmtdambusters.bsky.social · 17d

Episode 56: Rough Justice - The Murder of Allied Airmen, with Thomas Rost - Never Mind The Dambusters

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Nick Blacow @manonthefence.bsky.social · 19d

The first in a short series of posts from the RAF Museum in honour of the @nmtdambusters.bsky.social Pod. First the stalwart of the early Gardening operations, the Handley Page Hampden (complete with battle damage) @jamesjhistory.bsky.social @lydiajane13.bsky.social 1/7

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NEVER MIND THE DAMBUSTERS @nmtdambusters.bsky.social · 19d

Nick these are fantastic! Thank you so much.

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Dan Ellin @danellin.bsky.social · 22d

I'm seeing posts on social media that today is the anniversary of one famous bomber pilot's death during the war. 15 other men were killed flying with Bomber Command on 19 Sept 1944, including John Lees (RCAF), Robert Emrose (RAAF), and William Woods (RAAF).
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Head and shoulders b/w photo of John Clive Lees in uniform with pilot brevet.

Head and shoulders b/w photo of Robert Emrose in civilian clothes.
He looks very young.

Head and shoulders b/w photo of William Woods in civilian clothes.

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Ally CG @missiontoofar.bsky.social · 23d

Went to the opening of an art exhibition tonight at The Palmer Gallery and can’t not notice that it is housed in a building with this kind of history. Accidental nerding. @nmtdambusters.bsky.social

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NEVER MIND THE DAMBUSTERS @nmtdambusters.bsky.social · 23d

ALAAARRRMM!!! Loads of people have been asking where they can get their hands on a NMTD t-shirt, like the one Jane wore at We Have Ways Fest last weekend. We are delighted to announce we now have MERCH!!
Never Mind the Dambusters Merchandise is now available at never-mind-the-dambusters.teemill.com

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NEVER MIND THE DAMBUSTERS @nmtdambusters.bsky.social · 23d

Hello! In this week's episode we talk to Adam Hart about his new book, OPERATION PIMENTO. Adam shares details of his journey from Switzerland to Spain, tracing the steps of his Great-grandfather, a bomber pilot who evaded capture with help from the Resistance.
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Episode 55 - Operation Pimento: Escape, Evasion and Resolution, with Adam Hart - Never Mind The Dambusters

This week, we're joined by Adam Hart, to discuss his new book about a downed Halifax pilot, who also happens to be his great-grandfather. Operation Pimento  is a riveting story of courage, d...

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Dan Ellin @danellin.bsky.social · 24d

"Shooting Dad down so that he saw out the rest of the war as a PoW saved his life that night and I wouldn't be here without him," The whole crew were screened instructors and they all became POWs... @nmtdambusters.bsky.social #History www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Son of RAF airman wants to meet family of German pilot who shot him down

Filmmaker Bob Maddams charts his journey to Poland where his dad was a prisoner in World War Two.

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Dan Ellin @danellin.bsky.social · 28d

@marybrazier.bsky.social and I will be talking about how Bomber Command’s operations in 1945 have had an impact on the way the bombing war is remembered. We're on last so we're actually 'headlining' the Arsenal Stage at #WeHaveWaysFest @almurray.bsky.social #history #WW2 @nmtdambusters.bsky.social

Programme for the Sunday 14 Sept at WHW Fest. Dan and Mary are on at 12:00.

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NEVER MIND THE DAMBUSTERS @nmtdambusters.bsky.social · Sep 10

Good morning! Part 2 of our discussion on Jane's book about a 10 Squadron wireless operator & his crew ,Above Us The Stars, is out now. It's a tad emosh ...

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Episode 54 - (Part 2) Above Us The Stars : 10 Squadron Bomber Command - The Wireless Operator's Story. - Never Mind The Dambusters

(Available on general release on 10 September)In this episode James and Jane continue their chat about Jane's book, Above Us The Stars: 10 Squadron Bomber Command - The Wireless Operator's Story. Jane...

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NEVER MIND THE DAMBUSTERS @nmtdambusters.bsky.social · Sep 6

Thank you !

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Rachel Mann @revrachelmann.bsky.social · Sep 6

Finally caught up with Part 2 of latest @nmtdambusters.bsky.social podcast. Oh my, you had me in tears, @lydiajane13.bsky.social … but I think the staff of Tesco’s must think me mad: the story of the prayers for Germany just stopped me dead mid-shopping. Thank you. @jamesjhistory.bsky.social

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NEVER MIND THE DAMBUSTERS @nmtdambusters.bsky.social · Sep 3

Episode 53 is now live ... We finally get round to discussing Jane's book, Above Us The Stars, about a 10 Sqn Halifax wireless operator who also happened to be Jane's great uncle, Jack Clyde.
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NEVER MIND THE DAMBUSTERS @nmtdambusters.bsky.social · Sep 3

Please feel free!