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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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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 themselves at the... more

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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 continues the ... more

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This week James interviews Jane about her first Bomber Command book, "Above Us the Stars: 10 Squadron Bomber Command  - The Wireless Operator's Story." We can't believe it's taken us 53 episodes to finally get around ... more

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Recent Guests

Jamie Heffer
Chairman of the RAF Birchham Newton Heritage Centre
Episode: Episode 44 - The Greatest Enemy - Meteorological Flights, with Jamie Heffer
Dave Gilbert
Losses archivist at the International Bomber Command Centre and a passionate advocate for the memory of Bomber Command personnel.
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Episode: Episode 42 - Bomber Command Losses Database / Navigational Technology, with Dave Gilbert
Haakon Vinje
Historian and expert on Bomber Command
Episode: 🔒 (PREMIUM) Episode 43 - Norwegian Heroes of Bomber Command, with Haakon Vinje
Stuart Burbridge
Military historian specializing in the RAF Bomber Command operations
Episode: 🔒 (PREMIUM) Episode 39 - Night Fighter Offensive, With Stuart Burbridge
Marc Stevens
Son of Squadron Leader Peter Stevens, MC, who shares his father's story
Episode: Episode 38 - A German Jew in Bomber Command: Escape, Evasion & Revenge, with Marc Stevens
Dr Sarah-Louise Miller
Expert on military history and the operations discussed
Episode: 🔒 (PREMIUM) Episode 37 - Operations Manna and Exodus, with Dr Sarah-Louise Miller
Andrew Panton
General Manager of the Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre and Lancaster Mosquito taxi pilot
Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre
Episode: Episode 35 Restoring a Lancaster: The NX611 "Just Jane" Story, with Andrew Panton
Eleanor Rance
The first female Church of England chaplain in the Royal Air Force and the first female chaplain from HM Forces to deploy on operations.
Episode: Episode 33 Bomber Command: The Chaplain's Story
Professor Alan Allport
An expert on the history of Bomber Command and its historiography
Episode: 🔒 (PREMIUM) Episode 34 Writing the Bomber War - The Official Histories Controversy, with Professor Alan Allport

Hosts

James Jefferies
Co-host discussing the history of RAF Bomber Command and its operations during World War II. He brings a wealth of historical knowledge and personal anecdotes to each episode.
Jane Gulliford Lowes
Co-host providing expert insights into RAF Bomber Command operations, often focusing on specific aircraft and historical contexts. She frequently engages with various experts on aviation history.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 119 ratings
  • 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
    Australia2 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 States6 months 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

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    darkblueAndy
    United Kingdom6 months 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

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    dfer4553
    Canada9 months ago
  • Episode 28

    Thanks for answering a question I hadn’t asked yet. I’m a fan of Len Deighton and am currently rereading Bomber and was wondering what you thought of it. Answered in episode 18

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    Maurice - an Ozzie in Texas
    United Statesa year ago

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Some feedback mentions intermittent audio quality issues, but the content quality generally overshadows these concerns.
The podcast stands out for its expert analysis and diverse guest contributions; overall, it is considered a valuable resource for aviation and history buffs.
Episodes highlight personal stories that connect listeners emotionally to the events discussed.
Listeners appreciate the thoroughness and depth of historical research provided in episodes.
The discussions focus on lesser-known narratives of WWII, fostering a greater understanding of Bomber Command's role and experiences.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 42 - Bomber Command Losses Database / Navigational Technology, with Dave Gilbert
Q: What are the parameters for inclusion in the losses database?
Dave emphasizes the inclusivity of the database, stating that ground crew and even civilians involved in Bomber Command activities are included.
Episode 42 - Bomber Command Losses Database / Navigational Technology, with Dave Gilbert
Q: Can you explain a little bit about the background to the project regarding the losses database?
Dave explains that the project began as an effort to document losses in Bomber Command and has grown to include a broader narrative about individuals connected to it.
Episode 41 - The Invisible Campaign (Part 2): Bomber Command Gardening Operations
Q: What were the wider implications of the mine laying campaign?
The campaign limited German logistics by obstructing transport routes and contributing to the overall grinding down of enemy resources, reflected in operational inefficiencies and heightened losses.
Episode 41 - The Invisible Campaign (Part 2): Bomber Command Gardening Operations
Q: How did mine laying play a part in the Battle of the Atlantic?
Mine laying operations significantly disrupted U-boat movements and German shipping logistics, forcing U-boats to relocate training grounds and delaying their operational capabilities.
Episode 38 - A German Jew in Bomber Command: Escape, Evasion & Revenge, with Marc Stevens
Q: Can you tell us a little bit about the circumstances which led to your father being taken prisoner?
After successfully bombing Berlin, his father was forced to bail out when fuel was leaking from their aircraft and was captured after trying to evade.

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