Just over a year ago I had the privilege of sharing the turret of NX611 for half an hour with a gentleman who’d occupied a similar spot 60 years before. I won’t forget the experiences he shared.
We all owe a great deal to Alec and his comrades. Rest in peace Alec.
Rob
One of the strongest memories I will retain about my trip in Just Jane was very similiar: standing behind an ex-Halifax Flight Engineer in the cockpit, and then listening to his stories over lunch. What impressed me the most was how he recalled his missions in a very straightforward way, as if they were little more than an afternoon’s pleasure flight!
I have subsequently met others – one chap in particular who flew dozens of missions, during and after WWII – was was very puzzled by all the attention and interest in what he saw as ‘just a job’. Maybe the years soften the memories, but these guys were extremely brave, regardless of how modestly they will recall their exploits.
I have just finished reading the Bomber Boys book, the accompanied the C4 series. There was almost nothing about what happened in the television series, but it was a rivetting read. I was almost shell shocked from reading about the loss of life when I finished it, but heartily recommend it to anyone.
DS
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