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Russell, Chloe. A Veteran Interview with Chloe Russell. Interview by Unknown. Legasee, n.d. https://www.legasee.org.uk/veteran/chloe-russell/. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.
APA Style:
Russell, C. (n.d.). A Veteran Interview with Chloe Russell [Interview by Unknown]. Legasee. Retrieved August 17, 2026, from https://www.legasee.org.uk/veteran/chloe-russell/
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Russell, Chloe. n.d.. A Veteran Interview with Chloe Russell. Interview by Unknown. Legasee. Accessed August 17, 2026. https://www.legasee.org.uk/veteran/chloe-russell/
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Russell, C. (n.d.). A Veteran Interview with Chloe Russell. [Interviewed by Unknown]. Legasee. Available at https://www.legasee.org.uk/veteran/chloe-russell/ (Accessed: 17 August 2026)
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Russell, C. A Veteran Interview with Chloe Russell [Internet]. Interview by Unknown. Legasee; n.d. [cited 2026 Aug 17]. Available from: https://www.legasee.org.uk/veteran/chloe-russell/
An interview with

Vera Morgan

Joining the WAAF at 19, life at RAF Chicksands was a mix of hard work and a colourful social life.

Vera Morgan was living in London during the early years of WW2. She vividly recalls the eerie sound of sirens on the day war was declared, though at first, little changed. However, as the Battle of Britain began, bombs became a daily threat. From navigating bomb craters on the way to work, to dealing with incendiary bombs and V-1s, Vera remains remarkably pragmatic when describing these challenging times. Although exempt from military service due to her role at an ammunition factory, Vera was determined to serve. So in 1942 she joined the Women's Auxiliary Air Force (WAAF), despite her employer’s objections. Trained as a teleprinter operator, she was stationed at RAF Harwell, then RAF Chicksands from 1943 until the war’s end. Vera shares her experiences of life at Chicksands. Camaraderie with other teleprinters, and a sense of getting the job done helped Vera through the long shifts relaying intercepted messages to Bletchley Park. The uncomfortable living conditions were offset by the social aspects of life, such as dances and socialising with American and British soldiers. Many friendships made then still last, with Vera attending annual reunions with old colleagues. Vera ends with her vivid memories of VE Day. Leaving camp without permission, she hitchhiked to London to join the celebrations. Unfortunately, with such huge crowds, Vera didn’t notice being pick-pocketed! Despite the theft, her excitement wasn’t diminished. For Vera, the joy of being part of such a historic occasion remains a cherished memory that she enthusiastically recounts.
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An interview with

Bob Frost

Shot down over occupied Belgium and aided by members of the Comète Line

Bob Frost was born in Camden, London in 1923. He joined the RAF and flew Wellington Bombers with 150 Squadron. On the 16th September 1942, he was shot down over occupied Belgium and aided by members of the Comète Line he managed to make it back to Britain  via France, Spain and Gibraltar. We hear about the day his Wellington bomber crashed into a field in Belgium and how he was lucky to survive the landing. He recalls the moments after the crash, as well as how the rest of the crew fared and what they had in their escape kit. Bob then details their first contact with a Flemish family who helped keep them hidden. There followed a true boys own story of escape to Brussels and then by train through France via Paris where he had a close call with a uniformed officer. From St Jean de Luz he's taken to the French side of the Pyrenees for a climb over the mountains to relative safety with with a route home from Gibraltar. He speaks about Andrée de Jongh, also known as Dédée, a remarkably brave woman who escorted 118 airmen over the Pyrenees. Bob reflects on his time as an evader and his continued involvement with the Escape Lines Memorial Society. He's the first to acknowledge that he survived thanks to a few very brave people, to whom he and we owe immense gratitude. Bob passed away on the 18th March, 2019.
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Martyn Cox
An interview with

Geoffrey Abbott

From factory worker to wartime engine fitter, Geoffery served 35 years in the Royal Air Force, servicing military aircrafts from the Middle East to Africa

Geoffrey Abbott recounts his illustrious career, from the factory to the frontlines. Having left school at sixteen, Geoffrey took up work making engines in a factory, but soon swapped this for servicing spitfires for the RAF.   After training as an engine fitter, Geoffrey quickly found himself posted across the globe, supporting wartime efforts in the Middle East and Africa. Geoffrey recalls his journeys across the sea, his aircraft expertise, and the hardships he faced away from home.  His interview illuminates the non-combatant wartime experience, highlighting the role of machinery mastery as indispensable. An often forgotten perspective, Geoffrey provides insight on the uncertainty of the supporting cast and the contentious condition of having to work amidst conflict. Geoffrey’s story is one of resolve and bravery, underpinned by his desire to help and a genuine passion for planes.  .  
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Interviewed by:
Rebecca Fleckney