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Episode 71 - Internment of Allied Airmen in Neutral Countries, with Andrew White
Mar 31, 2026
39m 53s
Ep.70 - Q and A Chat Part 2: More Questions Answered!
Mar 25, 2026
46m 45s
Episode 69 - Q & A Chat Part 1: Your Questions Answered!
Mar 18, 2026
42m 10s
Episode 68 - Cold War Bombers, with Joe Wilding (extended episode)
Mar 11, 2026
1h 12m 35s
Episode 67 - After the Firestorm: Bomb Disposal in Wartime Hamburg, with Thomas Rost
Mar 4, 2026
47m 27s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 3/31/26 | Episode 71 - Internment of Allied Airmen in Neutral Countries, with Andrew White✨ | internment of airmenSecond World War+3 | Andrew White | — | — | Allied airmeninternment+3 | — | 39m 53s | |
| 3/25/26 | Ep.70 - Q and A Chat Part 2: More Questions Answered! | Send us a message or question! Join us for a deep dive into the nuanced and often overlooked areas of RAF Bomber Command during WWII. In this episode, we answer listener questions, discuss key incidents, and explore technological debates shaping strategic bombing. Main Topics Covered: Details of the July 1941 raid on Scharnhorst at La Palis and its significanceThe complexities of bombing accuracy: Norden vs. British bomb sightsGround crew allocations, tours, and their vital role in warti... | 46m 45s | ||||||
| 3/18/26 | Episode 69 - Q & A Chat Part 1: Your Questions Answered! | Send us a message or question! This week Jane and James have a good old chinwag and answer YOUR questions, on some very diverse topics: Why wasn't Harris replaced after Nuremberg or the Battle of Berlin?Which aircraft would've benefited from Merlin engines?What were Special Recognition Flights?Why weren't bomber streams supported by more night-fighter escorts or intruder ops?Why wasn't the transportation plan implemented earlier?How did Bomber Command get the enormous amounts of fuel, ... | 42m 10s | ||||||
| 3/11/26 | Episode 68 - Cold War Bombers, with Joe Wilding (extended episode) | Send us a message or question! Hosts: Jane Gulliford & James Jefferies (although Jane disappears after the intro due to tech issues!) Guest: Joe Wilding Episode Summary In this episode of Never Mind the Dambusters, Jane and James are joined by aviation enthusiast and aircraft designer Joe Wilding to explore the evolution of the bomber during the Cold War — a period that lasted nearly half a century and transformed aerial warfare more dramatically than any era before it. Rather than treat... | 1h 12m 35s | ||||||
| 3/4/26 | Episode 67 - After the Firestorm: Bomb Disposal in Wartime Hamburg, with Thomas Rost | Send us a message or question! After the Firestorm – Bomb Disposal in Wartime Hamburg With Thomas Rost Never Mind the Dambusters – Series 4 Content Note This episode includes discussion of forced labour, concentration camp inmates, and civilian casualties. Listener discretion is advised. In this episode, Jane Gulliford Lowes turns to a largely hidden chapter of the bombing war: bomb disposal in Hamburg during and after the Second World War. While the Battle of Hamburg in mid-1943 — known t... | 47m 27s | ||||||
| 2/25/26 | Episode 66 - 2 Group and the Rotterdam Raid, with Erik Parker | Send us a message or question! 2 Group Bomber Command and the Rotterdam Raid With Erik Parker Never Mind the Dambusters – Series 4 In this episode, Jane Gulliford Lowes and James Jefferies turn their attention to a little-known Bomber Command raid on Rotterdam, carried out during the early years of the Second World War by the light bomber squadrons of 2 Group. While Rotterdam is most often associated with the devastating Luftwaffe attack of May 1940, this episode explores a lesser-know... | 48m 37s | ||||||
| 2/18/26 | Episode 65 : Hitting the Target: Bomb Aiming with Matt Doncaster | Send us a message or question! Hitting the Target – Bombing Accuracy, Altitude, and the Physics of Air Power With Matt Doncaster Never Mind the Dambusters – Series 4 In this episode, Jane Gulliford Lowes and James Jefferies are joined by Matt Doncaster, a former RAF Harrier pilot, for a deep dive into one of the most fundamental — and often misunderstood — challenges of the air war: how to hit a target from a bomber. Stepping away from individual aircraft and raids, this discussion fo... | 50m 50s | ||||||
| 2/11/26 | Episode 64 - USAAF and the Schweinfurt Raids, with Mike Peters | Send us a message or question! The Schweinfurt Raids With Mike Peters Never Mind the Dambusters – Series 4 Presented by Jane Gulliford Lowes and James Jefferies In this episode, Jane Gulliford Lowes and James Jefferies turn their attention to the USAAF bombing raids on Schweinfurt, among the most dramatic, costly, and consequential operations of the Allied strategic air campaign in 1943. Schweinfurt was a vital centre of Germany’s ball-bearing industry, making it a high-priority target for... | 44m 28s | ||||||
| 2/4/26 | Episode 63: "Advance Britannia" - Bomber Command & Britain's War 1942-1945, with Professor Alan Allport | Send us a message or question! (Buy tickets for Jane's talk at the International Bomber Command Centre, Lincoln, on 5 March 2026 here ) In this episode, Jane Gulliford Lowes is joined by historian Professor Alan Allport for a wide-ranging discussion of his new book, Advance Britannia, which re-examines Britain’s war effort from 1942 onwards — a period when the nation moved from survival to sustained, large-scale offensive operations. From the rapid expansion of RAF Bomber Command to th... | 52m 40s | ||||||
| 1/28/26 | Episode 62 Peenemunde: The Attack on Hitler's V-Weapons, with Sean Feast | Send us a message or question! In this episode, Jane Gulliford Lowes is joined by author and military historian Sean Feast to examine one of the most strategically important — and morally complex — operations of the bombing war: RAF Bomber Command’s attack on the German V-weapons research centre at Peenemünde in August 1943. Peenemünde was no ordinary target. As the heart of Germany’s V-1 and V-2 programme, it represented a direct threat to Britain and forced Allied planners to attempt an un... | 55m 43s | ||||||
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| 1/21/26 | Episode 61: The Wooden Wonder - The De Havilland Mosquito, with John Lilley | Send us a message or question! Episode Description / Show Notes: In this episode of Never Mind the Dambusters, host Jane Gulliford Lowes is joined by John Lilley from the People’s Mosquito Project to explore the extraordinary story of one of the Second World War’s most innovative and versatile aircraft: the de Havilland Mosquito. Often described as “the wooden wonder,” the Mosquito defied conventional thinking with its largely wooden construction, exceptional speed, and remarkable adaptabili... | 50m 45s | ||||||
| 1/14/26 | Episode 60: The Short Stirling, with Jonathan Falconer | Send us a message or question! In this episode of Never Mind the Dambusters, host Jane Gulliford Lowes is joined by Jonathan Falconer, a leading authority on the RAF and the Second World War, to discuss the Short Stirling, Bomber Command's first four-engine heavy bomber. They explore its development, operational history, and the unique challenges it faced. Jonathan shares insights into the aircraft's design, its role in key operations, and its eventual transition to transport and special dut... | 42m 53s | ||||||
| 1/7/26 | Episode 59: Oh Canada! RCAF, 6 Group & 429 Bison Sqn, with Greg Kopchuk | Send us a message or question! Welcome back and a happy new year ! 🇨🇦 In this episode of "Never Mind the Dambusters," host Jane Gulliford Lowes is joined by Dr. Dan Ellin and Canadian historian Greg Kopchuk . The team explore the Canadian contribution to RAF Bomber Command, and the formation of 6 Group, from the perspective of 429 Bison Squadron. Greg explains how the Squadron got off to a fairly rocky start, with a CO who wouldn't fly and a very high casualty rate. Greg's book o... | 44m 53s | ||||||
| 12/13/25 | Series 4 Trailer | Send us a message or question! SERIES 4 OF NEVER MIND THE DAMBUSTERS IS ON THE WAY! Brand new episodes drop Wednesday January 7th 2026 (available from Saturday 3rd for our paid subscribers). We're returning with our most ambitious series yet — filled with new interviews, untold stories, and in-depth explorations of RAF Bomber Command. Here’s a glimpse of what’s coming up: ✈️ The Short Stirling with historian Jonathan Falconer 🪵 The de Havilland Mosquito with John Lilley from the Peopl... | 4m 36s | ||||||
| 9/30/25 | Episode 57: The U-boat War - Wolfpack, with Roger Moorhouse | Send us a message or question! Have we got a treat for you...Something different - U-boats instead of aircraft! In our final episode of this series, “The U-boat War - Wolfpack,” we explore the U-Boat War from the German perspective with historian and author Roger Moorhouse, whose new book Wolfpack: Inside Hitler’s U-Boat War will be published on 9 October 2025. Hosts James Jefferies and Jane Gulliford-Lowes dive into what life was really like aboard German U-boats, the shifting strategi... | 48m 37s | ||||||
| 9/23/25 | Episode 56: Rough Justice - The Murder of Allied Airmen, with Thomas Rost | Send us a message or question! In Episode 56 ( the penultimate episode of series 3), we delve into a chilling chapter of World War II history: the murders of Allied airmen in Germany. As the war raged on, downed airmen often found themselves at the mercy of their captors - military, civilian authorities and sometimes ordinary citizens. This episode uncovers the fate of one Allied airman, missing in action in January 1945. We are joined by German historian Thomas Rost, and together we explore... | 45m 40s | ||||||
| 9/16/25 | Episode 55 - Operation Pimento: Escape, Evasion and Resolution, with Adam Hart | Send us a message or question! This week, we're joined by Adam Hart, to discuss his new book about a downed Halifax pilot, who also happens to be his great-grandfather. Operation Pimento is a riveting story of courage, defiance, and survival. Centered on his great-grandfather, Frank Griffiths, this extraordinary true account shines a light on the men and women of the French Resistance who risked everything to stand against tyranny and to assist Allied airmen to evade captur... | 50m 32s | ||||||
| 9/9/25 | Episode 54 - (Part 2) Above Us The Stars : 10 Squadron Bomber Command - The Wireless Operator's Story. | Send us a message or question! (Available on general release on 10 September) In this episode James and Jane continue their chat about Jane's book, Above Us The Stars: 10 Squadron Bomber Command - The Wireless Operator's Story. Jane continues the story of the Pennicott crew, through the summer and autumn of 1943, and into 1944 and discusses the emotional toll of writing about such a difficult subject. Jane reveals how a chance phonecall transformed the book, and how the story might hav... | 40m 08s | ||||||
| 9/2/25 | Episode 53 - Above Us the Stars: 10 Squadron Bomber Command - The Wireless Operator's Story (part 1) | Send us a message or question! This week James interviews Jane about her first Bomber Command book, "Above Us the Stars: 10 Squadron Bomber Command - The Wireless Operator's Story." We can't believe it's taken us 53 episodes to finally get around to discussing it! Jane shares with listeners the background to the book, her motivation for writing it, and describes her research processes (including what it feels like to sit in the wireless op's position in a Halifax). Jane traces he... | 52m 36s | ||||||
| 8/26/25 | Episode 52 - Listeners' Questions | Send us a message or question! This week on Never Mind the Dambusters, we answer YOUR questions, on a whole host of issues, including: Could a heavy bomber fly without a full crew? What was Operation Dodge? Mosquito v Lancaster, Lancaster v Halifax Gibson v Cheshire B17s in the RAF Do keep sending in your questions! Support the show Please subscribe to Never Mind The Dambusters wherever you get your podcasts. You can support the show, and help us produce great content, by b... | 46m 05s | ||||||
| 8/19/25 | Episode 51 - Aircrew Flying Kit, with Daniel Richards | Send us a message or question! In this episode of Never Mind the Dambusters, I take a deep dive into the fascinating and often overlooked world of RAF Bomber Command during the Second World War—through the lens of the airmen's personal flying kit. I'm joined by Daniel Richards an RAF Living History enthusiast, and together we explore the evolution of aircrew equipment, from flying jackets to survival kits, and even the surprising use of pigeons for communication. Using the original clothing ... | 43m 29s | ||||||
| 8/12/25 | Episode 50 50th Episode Special: The Dambusters' Legacy, with Dr Dan Ellin | Send us a message or question! This week, we celebrate our 50th episode by welcoming Dr Dan Ellin of the University of Lincoln and the International Bomber Command Centre, back to the show. Dan joins us to explore the legacy of the Dambusters , and in particular how the 1955 film has shaped the collective memory of Bomber Command. From Star Wars to adverts for Carling Black Label lager, it's all here! We've linked below the books we discuss during this episode. Books: The D... | 42m 42s | ||||||
| 8/8/25 | (EARLY ACCESS) Episode 50 50th Episode Special: The Dambusters' Legacy, with Dr Dan Ellin. | Send us a message or question! ***Episode on general release Wednesday 13 August This week, we celebrate our 50th episode by welcoming Dr Dan Ellin of the University of Lincoln and the International Bomber Command Centre, back to the show. Dan joins us to explore the legacy of the Dambusters , and in particular how the 1955 film has shaped the collective memory of Bomber Command. From Star Wars to adverts for Carling Black Label lager, it's all here! We've linked below the books ... | 42m 42s | ||||||
| 8/5/25 | Episode 49 - Len Deighton's "Bomber" : Telling Stories, with Adrian Bean | Send us a message or question! (Apologies - no James this week due to technical issues!) This week, Jane is joined by Adrian Bean, a writer and director with a passion for military history. They explore the complexities of RAF Bomber Command, the challenges of adapting Len Deighton's 'Bomber' for BBC radio, and the human stories behind the bombing campaigns of WWII. Adrian shares insights from his recent works, including the incredible short story collection 'L for Lanc' an... | 43m 12s | ||||||
| 7/29/25 | Episode 48 - "Desert Island Books" : Our Top 10 Bomber Command Reads | Send us a message or question! This week we each share our top 5 Bomber Command books in the categories of popular history, memoir, academic, fiction and we also throw in a wild card! What are your favourites? Do you love or hate our picks? Spoiler alert: If you don't want to know what we chose, avoid the shopping list below! Jane's choices Popular history: Haynes Manual - Bomber Command Memoir: Bomber Offensive, by Sir Arthur Harris Academic: The Flyer, by Ma... | 50m 09s | ||||||
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