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The Bombardier

The Bombardier

FromWorld of Warbirds


The Bombardier

FromWorld of Warbirds

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Length:
23 minutes
Released:
Aug 5, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Today we take a detailed look at putting bombs "in the pickle barrel" and go along on a bombing raid with a listener's great grandfather. Happy birthday Holden!
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References
https://www.warhistoryonline.com/war-articles/the-norden-bombsight.html
https://www.airforcemag.com/article/1290bombardier/
http://www.merkki.com/bombardiers_of_usaaf_in_world_wa.htm
https://www.ibiblio.org/hyperwar/AAF/VI/AAF-VI-17.html
https://www.bombercommandmuseum.ca/chronicles/some-personal-memories-of-an-rcaf-observer-navigator/
http://www.351st.org/

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Released:
Aug 5, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (59)

Each episode is an exploration of a different aircraft from the World Wars Era: how they were designed, built, modified and used in combat and if any have survived. Get in touch! Facebook: @WorldofWB Email: bpearce29@gmail.com Consider becoming a Warbirds Support: https://paypal.me/WOWB17?country.x=CA&locale.x=en_US