Can confirm. I'm exhausted and need to catch up with a lot of work! We'll be back soon 😊

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

Well the wings are on now

Long overdue. I'm back to working on the 1:48 scale Airfix Bristol Blenheim.

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

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. www.buzzsprout.com/2327200/epis...

The two parter on Above Us The Stars is my favourite recording without a guest. I love the fact I get to ask Jane about the book (which is superb) and I'm basically fanboying for 2 hours.

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. www.buzzsprout.com/2327200/epis...

Worth it 🚶

Me: "I could walk to the station from the hotel on the way home but it's a few miles and I have a heavy case with me. I guess it might be better getting transport there. Let's just check it." *Google's route* "Oh there's a model shop on the route there..." Me:

Day 2 has been fantastic at the IWM History Festival at Duxford. It's been so lovely to meet so many people and get to give a talk twice at it. A massive shout out for the staff and folks behind the scenes here. They work so hard and we wouldn't be able to give our talks without you!

As I turned up to IWM Duxford today a Hawker Hurricane flew over me and then landed. Then as I walk in I see my two favourite aircraft parked next to each other and took this image. Later, just as I'm about to go on stage, second beforehand, the Blenheim took off. How cool is this!?

What a day at IWM Duxford History Festival! Some highlights below. And it was so great to do a talk with the brilliant Dr. Sarah Miller today and say hi to lots of folks. Also this is not a permanent gelled hairstyle in picture 1. It was just a really windy day.

Morning! Ep 52 is now live. We answer YOUR questions on everything from crewing requirements to B17s. With added contributions from Pippin! www.buzzsprout.com/2327200/epis...

Pippin also gains a job as the show's producer and now barks when the episode needs to come to a conclusion.

Latest episode of the pod is available to subscribers where: - Jane tells us how she shouts the name of vegetables as she crosses the coasts of Europe - I wait patiently for a Beaufighter in Paris - we go on huge tangents - we answer listeners questions www.buzzsprout.com/2327200/epis...

Yesterday we recorded a Q and A episode for @nmtdambusters.bsky.social and we had some great questions! We've had so many in fact we are planning to do another Q and A soon. Out this Saturday for subscribers! Here are a few clues about topics that we covered last night...

Battle of Britain Dam Busters Angels One Five

Mosquito, LR503, "F-for-Freddie" beating up Calgary Airport in Canada on 9th May 1945. Tragically the next day the Mosquito repeated this flyby but hit an anemometer tower and flag pole at the top of Control Tower and crashed killing both crew More here: shorturl.at/3VVUO

Feel free to ask us anything, folks!* We've had questions ranging from favourite films to how crews went to the toilet whilst flying on operations. *Obviously anything related to RAF Bomber Command...

I've got the link if you want to listen. I'm on at 10:10: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Well that was fun! I joined Jake Peach on BBC Radio Essex to talk about RAF Bomber Command, the Dam Busters, and the pod!

We're recording a Q & A this week... Please submit your questions by replying to this post or by emailing us at [email protected]! Thank you.

Sad news ☹️

Morning! Our subscribers can now listen to Ep 51. Daniel Richards talks to us about aircrew kit. (Available to all on Wednesday). You can see my uncle Jack Clyde's clothing card here: IBCC Digital Archive share.google/BastEQYRxaP4... www.buzzsprout.com/2327200/epis...

Full line up and schedule - see you there, folks! www.iwm.org.uk/events/iwm-d...

Seeing very little in my feed, or anywhere, about VJ Day. VE Day once again seems to overshadow it and symbolises the end of the war for many. It's disappointing and I do wonder what we can do to highlight it more.

"Easier to hit than a barn door! It's like shooting rats in a barrel!"

This is a treat! Watch this space...

Apart from a cracking name. Something slightly off the beaten track and all the better for it. #ww2 #bombercommand

How is it 50 episodes already!? Well in it we tackle the big one... DAM BUSTERS www.buzzsprout.com/2327200/epis...

12th-13th August, 1940. The Dortmund-Ems Canal raid and the Victoria Cross action of Roderick Learoyd. Bomber Command played an important role in the Battle of Britain, attacking Luftwaffe airfields and the invasion fleet assembling in ports on the coast of Europe. 🧵1/10

For the full story of this raid, check out this great presentation from @jamesjhistory.bsky.social on WW2TV 👇 www.youtube.com/live/uWzYdVi... 🧵10/10

Good chat

Good morning! To celebrate our 50th episode, we finally get around to discussing the legacy of Operation Chastise and the Dambusters, with the fabulous @danellin.bsky.social We've put this one on general release early, to brighten your Saturday morning. Enjoy! www.buzzsprout.com/2327200/epis...

What imposter syndrome? 😂 Thanks both, this was fun to record, and there's still lots to say on it, so here's some photographs of the op' and the film from the IBCC Digital Archive - but never mind them, there's other squadrons, aircraft, people, and events to talk about!

Wow! The 50th episode of @nmtdambusters.bsky.social is outstanding … the team *finally* dissect the Dambusters Raid and there is - as ever - real insight and thoughtfulness. @danellin.bsky.social is a bit of a treasure. @jamesjhistory.bsky.social @lydiajane13.bsky.social ‘Lancasterfication’!!

Hello! Subscribers can listen to Adrian Bean talking about his legendary BBC radio production of Len Deighton's "Bomber" & his book L for Lanc. Available to all on Wednesday. www.buzzsprout.com/2327200/epis...

Ah thanks, James 😊 it's in the works but work and the PhD have taken a bit of a priority of late. I've got a few insights I'm absolutely buzzing to share about the raid and also on the bombing campaign in general. Desperate to get this book out!

Group project decided and the kids want to make a Battle of Britain display with some airfix kits alongside it. I think I'm just playing out what I would have wanted my history classes to be like. That would have been better than a day off for me.

My picks. Popular: J. Falconer, The Bomber Command Handbook Memoir: Pip Beck, Keeping Watch: A WAAF in Bomber Command Academic: M. K. Wells, Courage and Air Warfare Fiction: L. Mann, And Some Fell on Stony Ground: A day in the life of an RAF bomber Pilot Wild card: A. Bean, L for Lanc

Found her again. I've been told someone paid £6000 to get a passenger flight tomorrow. I can sadly confirm this isn't me but I wish!

Good morning! Ep 48 is now live. We share our top 10 bomber command books - fiction, popular history, academic, biography & a wild card! Links to all titles in the show notes. Which are your favourites? www.buzzsprout.com/2327200/epis...

Another excellent episode, this time particularly fascinating since there are lots of books on the subject and any help sorting them out is welcome, especially from people with such grand knowledge. I should've known that listening to this would lead me to seek any vacant spots in my bookcase!😄

Feel free to comment on/tag us in posts about some of your favourite Bomber Command books too 😊

Good morning! Our lovely subscribers can now listen to ep.48 (available to all on Wednesday 30th). James and I each select our top 5 Bomber Command books. Which are your favourites? www.buzzsprout.com/2327200/epis...

Great episode, great and complicated questions. Reality of the sentiments of the bombed people in WW2, et cetera. I always like when history is discussed in a wider context. And the realization that Paul has been an extra in the production of one of my favs, the 'Memphis Belle' film!🫡

More thought provoking content from @lydiajane13.bsky.social and @jamesjhistory.bsky.social now with added @ww2tv.bsky.social. #History @ibccdigitalarchive.bsky.social

It was so great to welcome @ww2tv.bsky.social onto the show. Well worth a listen, folks!

Bookshops are dangerous 😬🤣