Never Mind The Dambusters
Never Mind The Dambusters…It’s The Bomber Command Podcast!
Join historians and authors Jane Gulliford Lowes and James Jefferies as they delve into the world of RAF Bomber Command during the Second World War. In this weekly podcast (episodes released every Wednesday), Jane and James explore strategy, policy, and the events which shaped one of the most controversial campaigns of the war.
Despite their iconic status, Bomber Command's history extends far beyond the famed Dambusters raid of 1943 and the Avro Lancaster. Through insightful discussions, expert analysis of the strategic bombing campaign and first hand accounts by veterans and civilians on the ground, Never Mind the Dambusters offers listeners a comprehensive exploration of Bomber Command's operations and the diverse aircraft it employed, as well as tackling some tough topics.
Jane and James will be joined by leading academics, historians, aircraft enthusiasts, technicians and engineers and veterans' family members. Expect discussions on relevant books and films and a spotlight on a different aircraft in each episode. Please send in your questions to us on X (twitter) at @RAFBomber_Pod and on Instagram at @NeverMindTheDambusters. You can email the show at nmtdambusters@gmail.com, and continue the conversations in our Facebook group.
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Latest Episodes
Episode 78 - Churchill's Pirates, Pathfinders and Kamikaze Hunters, with Will Iredale
In this episode of Never Mind the Dambusters, Jane Gulliford Lowes is joined by bestselling author and journalist Will Iredale to talk about his new book,
(EARLY ACCESS) Episode 78 Churchill's Pirates, Pathfinders & Kamikaze Hunters - with Will Iredale
**Episode on general release Wednesday 7 October 2026In this episode of Never Mind the Dambusters, Jane Gulliford Lowes is joined by bestselling author and journalist Will Iredale to talk about his new book,
Episode 77 - LANCASTER: 24 Hours on a Squadron, with Mike Napier
The Lancaster is probably the most recognisable aircraft associated with RAF Bomber Command. But what did an ordinary 24 hours actually look like on a Lancaster squadron?In this episode of Never Mind the Dambusters, Jane Gullifo...
(EARLY ACCESS) Episode 77 - LANCASTER: 24 Hours on a Squadron, with Mike Napier
The Lancaster is probably the most recognisable aircraft associated with RAF Bomber Command. But what did an ordinary 24 hours actually look like on a Lancaster squadron?In this episode of Never Mind the Dambusters, Jane Gullifo...
Episode 76 Secret Projects of the Luftwaffe, with Dan Sharp
Jane Gulliford Lowes welcomes author, editor, and aviation historian Dan Sharp to dig into the Luftwaffe’s bomber plans, from prewar requirements to late war jet concepts. The conversation focuses on how German bomber strategy was shaped by spe...
Fan Mail
Hi Jane. Loved the latest episode Hitting The Target with Matt Doncaster! Fascinating and expertly delivered. Please ask him back to discuss the use of rockets against ground (and air) targets by Mosquitos, Beaufighters and Typhoons etc. I did have one question about dive bombing by Hurricanes (Hurri-bombers) regarding the use of the gunsight when dropping the bombs. Was the usual British gunsight in Hurricanes, Spitfires etc modified for targeting bomb release or ground attack? If Matt could also explain the use of Canberras, Buccaneers etc to deliver ordnance by coming in low below radar then climbing up "lobbing" the weapon at the target and turning away quickly that would be really interesting to hear about from a pilots perspective. Kind regards, Alex Krill
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