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Depths of Desperation
Surrounded by death, Mr. Carter-Edwards speaks about the feelings and belief he had of never getting out of Buchenwald alive.
Witnessing Both Sides of War
Mr. Carter-Edwards recounts experiencing both sides of the war - fighting the enemy and later being held as their prisoner in a concentration camp.
Surviving to tell his Story
Mr. Carter-Edwards explains the difficulty he faced trying to tell his story about his time in the concentration camp.
Getting my Wings!
Mr. Sellen speaks about his desire to become a pilot and the type of training received before getting his wings.
Crew Selection
As part of 426 Squadron, Mr. Sellen details the process used for selecting his crew; a selection process he was most confident with.
Seven Man Crew
Mr. Sellen explains the responsibility of himself and his crew during formation flying.
The Importance of Ground Crew
Mr. Sellen remarks on the respect he had for the ground crew.
The Raid on Cologne (Part 1 of 3)
With bombing flares in sight, Mr. Sellen feels the impact of a hit to the air craft causing equipment breakdown and fire. He must make a forced landing.
The Raid on Cologne (Part 2 of 3)
With the Lancaster hit, Mr. Sellen is determined to drop the bombs on target before heading back to England.
The Raid on Cologne (Part 3 of 3)
After landing the aircraft, to his dismay, Mr. Sellen is called into the adjutant’s office.
Crew Remain Faithful
Reflecting back on the circumstances, Mr. Sellen recalls giving the crew an opportunity to bail out.
The Hamburg Raid
Mr. Sellen shares the fear of mid-air collision during the Hamburg Raid with sights of fires and crews jumping for survival.
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