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
(EARLY ACCESS) Episode 72 - Karlsruhe: Life Under the Bombs, with Kathy Quinlan-Flatter
Ep. 72 – Karlsruhe: Life Under the BombsWith Kathy Quinlan-FlatterWhat was it like to live beneath the bomber stream?In this episode of Never Mind the Dambusters, Jane Gulliford Lowes and James Jefferies explore th...
Series 5 Trailer
Welcome Back to Never Mind the Dambusters! We're delighted to tell all our listeners that series 5 will be launching on 15/16 July - paid subscribers can gain early access from 11 July. So much to look f...
Episode 71 - Internment of Allied Airmen in Neutral Countries, with Andrew White
Episode available on general release on Wednesday 1st April. Episode SummaryIn the final episode of Series 4, Jane and James are joined by historian and former RAF intelligence officer Andrew White to explore a ...
(EARLY ACCESS) Ep 71 - Internment of Allied Airmen in Neutral Countries, with Andrew White
Episode available on general release on Wednesday 1st April. Episode SummaryIn the final episode of Series 4, Jane and James are joined by historian and former RAF intelligence officer Andrew White to explore a ...
Ep.70 - Q and A Chat Part 2: More Questions Answered!
Join us for a deep dive into the nuanced and often overlooked areas of RAF Bomber Command during WWII. In this episode, we answer listener questions, discuss key incidents, and explore technological debates shaping strategic bombing.
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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