Rob W 0 Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 It wasn't, in itself, a war changing mission. What it did do was to show that properly trained crew with the right kit COULD bomb accurately, even at night, rather than laying waste to half Germany although most precision bombing was later done by Mosquitoes the Lancaster force was able to bomb bridges, tunnels and canals (and the Tirpitz) with remarkeable precision after the Dams raid And there is Lancaster still flying in Canada I believe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammynb 3640 Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 It wasn't, in itself, a war changing mission. What it did do was to show that properly trained crew with the right kit COULD bomb accurately, even at night, rather than laying waste to half Germany although most precision bombing was later done by Mosquitoes the Lancaster force was able to bomb bridges, tunnels and canals (and the Tirpitz) with remarkeable precision after the Dams raid And there is Lancaster still flying in Canada I believe Who would of thought your air hostess career started way back then Rob! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob W 0 Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 nah - one of my greatest regrets is that I haven't been able to serve Queen & Country.................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 21435 Posted May 23, 2008 Author Share Posted May 23, 2008 nah - one of my greatest regrets is that I haven't been able to serve Queen & Country.................... Likewise marra I tried 4 times to join but my epiliepsy let me down on all occasions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Carr's Gloves 4063 Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 nah - one of my greatest regrets is that I haven't been able to serve Queen & Country.................... Likewise marra I tried 4 times to join but my epiliepsy let me down on all occasions Really lads be thankful you didn't it can really mess your head up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob W 0 Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 nah - one of my greatest regrets is that I haven't been able to serve Queen & Country.................... Likewise marra I tried 4 times to join but my epiliepsy let me down on all occasions it was cowardice that did for me................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Kenneth Noisewater 0 Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 nah - one of my greatest regrets is that I haven't been able to serve Queen & Country.................... I assume you mean serving drinks on the royal plane? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob W 0 Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 nah - one of my greatest regrets is that I haven't been able to serve Queen & Country.................... I assume you mean serving drinks on the royal plane? they only employ gays - not cross dressers......................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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