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Never Mind The Dambusters…It’s The Bomber Command Podcast!

Join historians and authors Jane Gulliford Lowes and James Jefferies as they delve into the world of RAF Bomber Command during the Second World War. In this weekly podcast (episodes released every Wednesday), Jane and James explore strategy, policy, and the events which shaped one of the most controversial campaigns of the war.

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Hitting the Target – Bombing Accuracy, Altitude, and the Physics of Air Power

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Never Mind the Dambusters – Series 4

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The Schweinfurt Raids

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Never Mind the Dambusters – Series 4

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In this episode, Jane Gulliford Lowes is joined by author and military historian Sean Feast to examine one of the most strategically important — and morally complex — operations of the bombing war: RAF Bomber Command’... more

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Mike Peters
Co-host of the Mighty Eighth Podcast, with a military background in the Army Air Corps and extensive knowledge in the history of the US Eighth Air Force.
Mighty Eighth Podcast
Episode: Episode 64 - USAAF and the Schweinfurt Raids, with Mike Peters
John Lilley
Restoration leader at The People's Mosquito Project aiming to bring the De Havilland Mosquito back to the skies.
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Episode: Episode 61: The Wooden Wonder - The De Havilland Mosquito, with John Lilley
Jonathan Falconer
Leading authority on the RAF and WWII, published over 40 books including manuals on Bomber Command.
Episode: Episode 60: The Short Stirling, with Jonathan Falconer
Greg Kopchuk
A Canadian historian, entrepreneur, and author of 'Nothing to Chance, Chronicles of 429 Bison Squadron During World War II'
Episode: Episode 59: Oh Canada! RCAF, 6 Group & 429 Bison Sqn, with Greg Kopchuk
Sean Feast
Author discussing the Bomber Command attacks on Peenemünde
Episode: Series 4 Trailer
Joe Wilding
Expert on post-1945 bomber strategies
Episode: Series 4 Trailer
Dr. Dan Ellen
Historian focusing on Bomber Command history
Episode: Series 4 Trailer
Greg Kopchuck
Canadian historian specializing in Bomber Command
Episode: Series 4 Trailer
Erik Parker
Examining the Rotterdam raids and urban bombing
Episode: Series 4 Trailer

Hosts

Jane Gulliford Lowes
Co-host and historian discussing RAF Bomber Command, known for engaging storytelling and thorough historical insights.
James Jefferies
Co-host and aviation historian specializing in the operational history of RAF Bomber Command, contributing in-depth analyses of wartime strategies.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 130 ratings
  • Podcast pa excellence

    Jane and James keeps the excellent content coming, again and again. The podcasts come across so well, letting guests explain their passions with adding and guiding along the way. They cover the lighter and darker sides of the subject, some episodes are emotional roller coasters! Thank you for developing the seasons and going from strength to strength. Top Work 😃👍

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    3drews
    United Kingdom25 days ago
  • A fantastic Bomber Command podcast!

    I'm thoroughly enjoying this podcast. Listening in from the Gold Coast in Australia and with a long held passion for all things Bomber Command, I am learning a great deal more with each episode. Thanks for making these informative and interesting episodes , that also capture the human element to these stories . Cheers. Don

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Don Nicholas
    Australia6 months ago
  • More than just facts!

    Really superb. Given the subject, you’d expect a lot of things, and they’re all present: planes, strategies, people, battles. But where this one really excels is in personal connection. I get a much greater sense of connection to those who fought all those years ago from this podcast than I do from others, even though the others may also be excellent. Highly recommended.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    blw-at-longwood
    United Statesa year ago
  • Consistently Excellent

    Does what it says on the tin and takes listeners to the lesser covered in mainstream histories but vital cogs in the overall bombing campaign always very informative and well researched and referenced

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    darkblueAndy
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Fabulous Podcast!

    I found this podcast through the Bomber Command Museum website ( Nanton, Alberta , Canada.) My Grandfather P.O John Arthur Ryan DFC ( aka, Jack Ryan) was a RCAF Pilot with Squadron 420 & 425 . I’ve been researching about my Grandfather as we never met him as he tragically died after the war (1951).while test piloting a P-51 mustang. I’ve been binge listening to this podcast and am absolutely addicted! I’m a Halifax fan and am loving learning about all the aspects of this war in the air and the b... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dfer4553
    Canadaa year ago

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Listeners appreciate the depth of knowledge and personal connections shared throughout episodes.
Audience members commend the podcast's focus on lesser-known aspects of Bomber Command operations and perspectives.
There is a strong emphasis on well-researched content that includes personal narratives.
The hosts are celebrated for their engaging presentation style and ability to make history accessible and relatable.

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Episode 46 From the Channel Dash to the Long March: The Navigator's Story, with Stuart Green.
Q: What happened on the mission when your father was shot down?
Stuart detailed his father's harrowing experience of being shot down and subsequently captured, including the challenges he faced as a POW.
Episode 46 From the Channel Dash to the Long March: The Navigator's Story, with Stuart Green.
Q: What was your father's role and how did those events play out during the Channel Dash?
Stuart explained that his father was tasked to bomb enemy ships during the Channel Dash and faced various challenges, including technical failures before successfully taking to the skies.
Episode 46 From the Channel Dash to the Long March: The Navigator's Story, with Stuart Green.
Q: Can you begin by telling us a little bit about your father and his early life and how he came to join the RAF?
Stuart discussed that his father was born in Coventry, had a pharmacy background, and chose to join the RAF where he was selected as a navigator due to his colorblindness and aptitude in mathematics.
Episode 47 - Remembering the Bombing War in Normandy, with Paul Woodadge
Q: What has changed in how bombing is remembered over time?
Initially marked by bitterness, discussions started focusing on impacts and the air campaign's effectiveness, though complexities remain.
Episode 47 - Remembering the Bombing War in Normandy, with Paul Woodadge
Q: How is the Air War remembered and memorialized in Normandy?
The Air War isn't prominently discussed; discussions tend to focus on the victims rather than the bombers and their missions.

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What is Never Mind The Dambusters about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The series presents a detailed examination of RAF Bomber Command during World War II, exploring its strategic significance and the myriad operations that went beyond the iconic Dambusters raid. Hosted by historians Jane Gulliford Lowes and James Jefferies, listeners are treated to expert analyses, personal narratives from veterans, and rigorous discussions about the campaign's ethics and historical context. Topics frequently include the individual experiences of aircrew, a wide array of aircraft, and the lesser-known yet impactful operations that shaped the bombing campaign's legacy. Unique elements of the series include its commitment to addressing difficult subjects and incorporating various perspectives, including those of scholars, enth... more

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