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RAF - Berlin Airlift (1948–49)

John Collier

In 1948 John Collier found himself driving lorries on an airbase in Germany called Wunstorf. John served as ground crew during the Berlin Airlift and...
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Army - Berlin Airlift (1948–49)

Tom Henshaw

Tom Henshaw gives a frank and detailed interview about his military service on the Berlin Airlift. He was a National Serviceman and based at Wunstorf....
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RAF - Berlin Airlift (1948–49)

Dr Joyce Hargrave-Wright

Joyce was a naive 20 year old when she was sent to Bad Eilsen in Germany to work at the Berlin Air Traffic Control centre....
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Howard Tomlinson

Howard joined the army to get away from a difficult family life when he was just 17. It was a huge change of life and...
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Army - Women of the Army (1949-92)

Julia M Crockett

Julia worked in Intelligence whilst she served with the WRAC Julia describes her time with the Intelligence Corps both within and beyond the WRAC. Originating...
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Army - D-Day and the Battle for Normandy (1944)

John Jenkins

As a sergeant in the army, John Jenkins experienced some of the best and the worst of humanity while in Germany during the war. Pioneer...
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RAF - Berlin Airlift (1948–49)

William Ball

William Ball gives a great account of his life as an Aircraft Fitter with 77 Squadron on the Berlin Airlift. William Ball, Corporal Fitter for...
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RAF - Berlin Airlift (1948–49)

Gordon Ainscough

An AC1 in the Royal Air Force’s Electrical Branch with memories of the Berlin Airlift and serving in postwar Germany Called up to service...
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Army - Women of the Army (1949-92)

Sue Westlake

Lt Col Sue Westlake spent much of her time in the WRAC as a Selection Officer. It was a long and distinguished career. Sue gives...
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Nigel Caldicott

From boy soldier to tank commander: the outstanding 34-year military career of one man throughout the 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s. Nigel Caldicott joined...
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Army - D-Day and the Battle for Normandy (1944)

Mervyn Kersh

As a Jew he felt that he should do his part in liberating Europe from Nazism. In 1945 he encountered survivors from Bergen-Belsen concentration...
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Army - Women of the Army (1949-92)

Mary Woollard

Mary Woollard had a long career in Pay whilst serving with the WRAC and the Pay Corps. Mary served under the Pay Corps and had... Go to Veteran Profile >
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RAF - Berlin Airlift (1948–49)

Terence Crowley

Terry Crowley gives a great account of his time as an RAF Engine Fitter on the Berlin Airlift. Fond memories are recalled by an extraordinary...
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Army - Sacrifice: Stories of Bravery and Resilience (Astley Hall, Chorley)

Stephen Murtagh

Stephen Murtagh was serving as a dog handler in 5 Rifles when he lost his leg to an IED in Afghanistan. He was just 20...
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RAF - Berlin Airlift (1948–49)

Bella Bailey

Bella Bailey gives a fascinating perspective of life as a WAAF whilst stationed at Lubeck during the Berlin Airlift. A woman of discipline with the...
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RAF - Berlin Airlift (1948–49)

Gerald White

Gerald White was a Technical Adjutant at RAF Gatow on the Berlin Airlift. The remarkable service of Gerald White who worked at RAF Gatow as...
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Emma Couper

Captain Emma Couper did two tours of Afghanistan including a deployment with 3 Para on the inaugural Helmand Tour in 2007. Emma Cooper: A Female...
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Army - Military Musicians

David Smith

David Smith joined the 5th Royal Inniskilling Dragoon Guards on the 14th of September 1976. It’s a date he remembers well because David admits that...
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Jack Lyon

Jack Lyon was captured and taken POW when his Whitley bomber crashed over Germany. He was taken to Stalag Luft III 
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Navy - Our Secret WW2 (1939–1945)

Pam Torrens

Pam Torrens was a special duties linguist based at Abott's Cliff and Ventnor. She also went onto Germany. The interview is full of detail and...
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Cold War: The Berlin Airlift

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In 1948, the world held its breath as tensions between East and West reached a critical point. When the Soviet Union blockaded West Berlin, cutting...

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Patricia ‘Budgie’ Rosewell

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Women of the Army (1949-92)

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