Tag: RAF Raids

JULY 1941 V SIGN CAMPAIGN AND CONSEQUENCES! RAF RAIDS ON GUERNSEY AND LISTENERS QUESTIONS

It is July 1941, and the V sign campaign really takes hold in Guernsey. We talk in depth about what happened and the ramifications for the local population.  The German occupiers make themselves look a bit silly much to the amusement of the locals.

We also talk about RAF bombing raids that happened on the island that month and the damage they caused.  

We also answer questions from listeners at the end of the show.

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Thanks to Gnet Radio for recording the podcast and thanks to Jim Delbridge for the use of his song ‘5 to 7’ as our theme.

ISLANDS AT WAR – SEPTEMBER 1940 – PODCAST OUT NOW

The latest episode is out. You can find it on all your favourite podcast apps and you can find it here.

In this episode Keith and Nick talk you through the events of September 1940.

We take a look at the following the civilian perception of what is going on in the war, various commando raids, an escape, RAF operations in the area, a failed rescue attempt, islanders serving in the British forces and much more!

In this episode we mention Captain Parker who was captured (photo below) and details of his reparation.

Photo from display at Occupation Museum.
Reported 29 April 1944 in Guernsey Press

You can find details of the escape here.

DARING EIGHT ESCAPE TO ENGLAND – 6 SEPTEMBER 1940. THE FIRST DETAILED NEWS OF CONDITIONS!

We also mention a new podcast about Bomber Command called “Never mind the Dam Busters” a podcast about RAF Bomber Command. You can find it here and on all your favourite podcast apps.

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Thanks to Gnet Radio for recording and our producer Sean Johnson.

Hope you enjoy.