What a delightful birthday gift @wssmagazine.bsky.social #NotGifted #IPaidForThis

Little jolly around North Beds to try and charge a work car flat battery…. Rude not to stop off at some of the sights / sites.

These two… in a room. Talking about Burma things. It might be the Forgotten War Podcast but don’t forget to book some tickets.

Having served in Helmand I struggle to approach this sort of podcast however I was recommended this by a friend and so I did listen and found it to be the best summary of how I feel about it. Do give it a listen. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...

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

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...

Will take these original Dakota dinghy drills next time I go to visit the Dakota at RAF Metheringham just in case I’m inside and the place suddenly floods.

Saddened to hear of the passing of Robert Redford. Maybe he’ll go across like George Washington… standing in the prow.

#ReviewArticle – Bomber Command at War by @danellin.bsky.social balloonstodrones.com/2025/09/16/r... #WW2

I spoke to a few people about The Control Tower at the weekend - the perfect b&b in Norfolk (particularly for those with history interests) well here they are on BlueSky. Situated on RAF North Creake (100 group bomber command) its the perfect spot for exploring North Norfolk . Plus breakfast is 👌🏼

Sensibly I’ve taken a post We Have Ways day off work given the timing and the weather I am hunkered down watching… well what else. This scene though isn’t far off Sunday morning as everyone tries to get their stuff packed and in the car before the rain.

Speaking of veteran testimony…. My only purchase (apart from all the food and coffee) of We Have Ways fest.

One of our highlights of the We Have Ways Fest was being able to borrow a truck from Track and Wheel, add some great reenactors from Spirit of Britain and top off with a little sound track and it shows how well made the #VickersMG radial anti-aircraft mount was!

So fantastic to have the issue of veteran testimony and how we approach remembering the bombing campaign discussed. Very much enjoyed this from @danellin.bsky.social & @marybrazier.bsky.social

Had a brilliant weekend at We Have Ways with friends old and new. I took hardly any photos but spoke to some dedicated living historians & enthusiasts and attended some excellent lectures and panels. A special mention in dispatches for the catering).

I'm a big fan of the cartoon dogs from Down Under, but who knew? From the Frank Allnutt collection in the @ibccdigitalarchive.bsky.social. He flew operations as an air gunner with 625 Squadron.

That time @almurray.bsky.social was on the same bill as Nirvana!

Always a good listen from the dynamic duo. Some excellent listener questions well explored.

First published in 1940 I’m looking forward to some gems in this.

Not been a drawn to flat / paper wargaming but maybe in 1 to 1 scale. What do you say @battlegames.bsky.social or maybe someone to guard the Loftwaffe?

The threat of invasion is considered real in that there West Bay.

Beautiful work from Paul here.

Douglas Bader and Adolf Galland being best buds on This is Your Life in 1982. The episode can be found on YouTube.

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...

Need to remind myself not to go to the Keech Hospice charity shop locally otherwise I’d be in danger of just hoovering up all the books I’ve just donated. If you’re in Bedford get to the shop in Gt Denham for Mil History / Cycling bios in paperback and a collection of Ian M Banks culture novels.

Really looking forward to speaking with Dan in February on my Great Uncle’s war experience and his memory of it and the challenges in balancing testimony and truth. @danellin.bsky.social @ibccdigitalarchive.bsky.social internationalbcc.co.uk/about-ibcc/n...

Although there is more to bomber command than this it was £1 so what’s a guy to do @nmtdambusters.bsky.social 🤷🏻‍♂️😂

More quality Bomber Command ear food.

There's a new WSS podcast! WSS Podcast 101 - From our own correspondents with @anguswallace.bsky.social, @thedarkiscool.bsky.social, @clogfather.bsky.social and @markbackhouse29.bsky.social https://www.karwansaraypublishers.com/blogs/wss-blog/wss-podcast-101-from-our-own-correspondents #wargaming

War correspondents covering the 1942 Burma campaign faced immense hurdles. They often lacked reliable transport to the battlefronts, dealt with stringent censorship, & operated without an established PR organization until well into the campaign, making accurate reporting a significant challenge.

History of a different kind tonight. At the oldest football club in the world.

Always worth a listen and this episode is no exception.

Cuidad Rodrigo, a city stormed, quickly, with bloody losses on all sides (allies, French & civilians). Lessons not implemented for the next seige too perhaps? Redcoat History & I take the drone & walk the walls plus streets in the next Peninsular Episode youtu.be/POrFRHsT8Eo?...

New accurate work mug deployed in the office.

Another corker from @nmtdambusters.bsky.social and on this occasion @jerijerod14.bsky.social that’s two King Alfred’s alumni on the pod so far. Is anyone keeping score? W’hampton wins I imagine.

The postman brought these. Bought blind without reading any reviews but I’m sure there will be some interesting content to hoover up. Plus Hampdens 👌🏼

Whilst we oft’ celebrate those with log books as long as the yellow pages we should not overlook those that didn’t get the chance. Fascinating and heartbreaking example here from Dan.

A big thank you to the BBMF for repping today over East Kirkby.

Slightly drizzly morning for it. Never disappointed to see Just Jane though.

A visit to the church in Scampton Village to see the grave of John Mallett who had flown with Steve’s crew a couple of weeks prior to his untimely death in March ‘43. John’s aircraft hit power lines returning from a raid and came down locally.

Finally made it to @rafingham.bsky.social small but perfectly well presented with lots of information and artefacts. A very good slice of carrot cake also.

My interests in records and military history combine in this Xray Spex 7”

Another Wizard podcast on an important but often neglected aspect of the air war. There are tags for RAF Bircham Newton and meteorological officer in the @ibccdigitalarchive.bsky.social

I’ll be at Petwood and East Kirkby for the 57 & 630 Sqn Association annual dinner, commemorative service etc… Looking forward to returning to a now regular haunt and to meeting others connected with 57 and East Kirkby. I’m also hoping to drop into @rafingham.bsky.social on Saturday morning. 👌🏼

Today’s on this day raises an interesting question for the researcher of the RAF & the reliability of the ORB with Steve’s pilot collapsing in flight. Luckily on this Op there’s a ‘2nd dickie’ not acknowledged on the ORB but is in two of the crew log books. One to ponder @nmtdambusters.bsky.social

ON THIS DAY 1943 🧵. This morning on 1943 Steve would wake up to news that he was tour complete. Last night he and his fellow crew mates in Lancaster mk3 W5008 took off to bombed Cologne. Only it didn’t pan out…

Hurrah… or rather Tally Ho!

It’s here guys and gals. Get it in your physical and online baskets. Support local / indie book sellers where you can. 👍🏼

Series 3 drops for subscribers in just 2 DAYS! If you're not already subscribed you can sign up here for as little as $3 a month (or about £2.20 - a bargain surely!?) and help keep the pod going. nevermindthedambusters.buzzsprout.com/2327200/supp... Otherwise general release is the 4th July.

🚨It's all go, it's all going, it's all gone horribly wrong. Nevertheless! While the enemy presses on, it appears the jitterbug is a means to an end (no seriously, it can be Quite The Catalyst). Get yer #NOTW here!