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We did seven trips against Berlin

We did seven trips against Berlin

Mr. Yeomans describes German anti-bomber defence, RAF losses, and being shot down.

They took the best crews

They took the best crews

Mr. Yeomans discusses action with the "Wimpys," and with the "Pathfinders," elite crews who marked bombing targets in Germany.

Someone is trying to stop you

Someone is trying to stop you

Mr. Yeomans discusses his general impressions of training.

Never in the field of human endeavour...

Never in the field of human endeavour...

Mr. Yeomans describes British Prime Minister Winston Churchill's practicality and strength.

Become Good Citizens

Become Good Citizens

Mr. Jackson reflects on November 11th and stresses good citizenship to youth.

We kept in touch from there on.

We kept in touch from there on.

Mr. Jackson describes returning to England and marrying his former nurse.

Tom, Dick and Harry

Tom, Dick and Harry

Mr. Jackson describes events leading up to the Great Escape, and Hitler’s retribution against the escapees.

The March Out

The March Out

Mr. Jackson describes their forced march to Northern Germany and being rescued by British forces.

POW Life

POW Life

Mr. Jackson discusses various aspects of POW life; meeting friends, diversions, food, and keeping up-to-date with the war’s progress.

Captured in Germany

Captured in Germany

Mr. Jackson describes his capture.

Bombing Hamburg

Bombing Hamburg

Mr. Jackson describes crewing up and being shot down while approaching their target at Peenemunde.

South East Asia

South East Asia

Mr. Jackson describes his deployment to the Far East and the gradual expulsion of the Allies to India by the Japanese.

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