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Patricia ‘Budgie’ Rosewell

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Navy - Naval Convoys (1939–1945)

Edward Rogers

A lucky WWII seaman details what it was like to be stranded at sea after being torpedoed - and still survive. Edward Rogers, known...
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Geoffrey Abbott

Geoff was RAF ground crew during the Second World War and worked on Spitfires in North Africa. From factory worker to wartime engine fitter, Geoffery...
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Navy - Naval Convoys (1939–1945)

Alec ‘Ernest’ Kellaway

Alec Kellaway is the only veteran in our archive to have been involved the Spanish Civil war. What make that more remarkable is that he...
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Civilian - Our Secret War (1939–1945)

Gill Lewis

Despite coming from a Naval background, Gill was wild about cars and as soon as she was able she passed her test and joined the...
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Civilian - Falklands Conflict (1982)

Garry Burns

Born multiracial to a place of austerity, Garry Burns transitioned seamlessly into the Royal Navy and later, the Merchant Navy. Garry Burns shares an...
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Army

Freddie Hunn

Major Freddie Hunn gives a brilliant account of his military service up top to the end of the North African campaign. He served with the 12...
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RAF - Berlin Airlift (1948–49)

Ed Meddings

Ed Meddings saw action in WWII and then flew on the Berlin Airlift. A modest man he gives a detailed account of his experiences as...
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RAF - Berlin Airlift (1948–49)

Fred Danckwardt

During World War II, Fred Danckwardt survived 45 Operations with Bomber Command. He then returned to Germany to help on the Berlin Airlift. He fought...
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Army - Our Secret War (1939–1945)

Jean Argles

Jean Argles worked as a Cipher Operator in the First Aid Nursing Yeomanry (FANY). Jean worked as a Cipher Operator in the First Aid Nursing...
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RAF - Our Secret War (1939–1945)

Tommy Thomas

Flight Officer 'Tommy' Thomas completed 33 operations from Tangmere and Tempsford on Hudsons and Lysanders. From target towing, to covert missions with 161 Special Duties...
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RAF - Berlin Airlift (1948–49)

Larry Lamb

Air Vice Marshal Larry Lamb gives a superb account of his 36 year RAF career.  Watch out for stories on the Berlin Airlift An incredible...
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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)

Laurence Kennedy

On the Berlin Airlift, Lawrence Kennedy was a Navigator with 18 Squadron, Transport Command. An exceptional RAF veteran who flew over 150 sorties as a...
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Jimmy Taylor

Fantastic interview with Spitfire photo reconnaissance pilot who survives an engine failure over Holland. From RAF trainee to war hero: Jimmy Taylor's journey through aviation...
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Army - D-Day and the Battle for Normandy (1944)

Edward Fish

Edward recounts his time within the Royal Army Service Corps supplying Allied forces during WWII. Edward shares his experiences, some of them dangerous and harrowing,...
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John Edward Lee

John Lee watched the Battle of Britain from the ground and knew he wanted to join the RAF. He becomes a Navigator of a Lancaster...
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Army - Military Musicians

Gordon Turner

Gordon Turner provided some fascinating detail about Kneller Hall just post-war. A tricky one to follow because Gordon was recovering from a stroke so I've...
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Navy - D-Day and the Battle for Normandy (1944)

Wally Beall

Wally Beall joined the Royal Navy in 1943 and served as a Wireman/Electrician on LCT836. A Royal Navy WW2 veteran, who served as an electrician...
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Ted Verbiest

Ted is the first to admit he had a lovely war. He was one of the first in line when the recruiting office opened and...
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Navy - Naval Convoys (1939–1945)

Mervyn Salter

Mervyn Salter gives a great account of his life at sea on HMS Saumerz. Operating in both the Arctic and the Pacific he witnesses more...
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Most Popular Talking Points

Recommended Veteran Interviews

Army , Women of the Army (1949-92)
Army , Women of the Army (1949-92)

Patricia ‘Budgie’ Rosewell

Budgie provided us with some lovely photos of her at work and play!
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Women of the Army (1949-92)

In 2024, with support from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, we proudly added 30 female voices to the Legasee Archive...
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