Thanks for all your wonderful comments about this film , would just like to add : He was my Dad and i,m very proud ! Alison.
@mikebull1972
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Alison, Jack was your dad? How wonderful! Have always loved his works, and I'm glad so many people have enjoyed my upload of this video.
@aliseed6148
4 жыл бұрын
@@mikebull1972 Yes there was a film about aircraft on the tv channel Yesterday last night and it was Laurence Olivier talking. Soon as i heard his voice i thought of this film of my Dad and showed it to my friend. He was "made up" - i made his day. Loved it. First thing he said was, Lets go to Easingwold and find the pub! Thanks for replying
@-DC-
4 жыл бұрын
He's been a hero of mine for 30 year's, A Lancaster pilot will forever be something incredible.
@concise707
4 жыл бұрын
I knew your Dad, Alison. You should be VERY proud.
@aliseed6148
4 жыл бұрын
@@concise707 thanks for this. It wasnt until i saw your email come up that i was able to see the Watchtower because it came up on the side links. Never seen it before and it was wonderful to see my Dad and he looked so tall and handsome as i remember him; what a great film. So glad to know that you knew him. Many happy memories. I remember walking along syerston airfield with the airedale terrier and my dad in his flying jacket and observing the minute silence. Big time. Crocks away, he still had those
@flyingbywire
4 жыл бұрын
Wish I had seen this when dad was alive - he was in 617 as tail gunner - he never talked about his time in the war until near his death. I found his log book and never realised what he went though - so proud of him and all the other young men and women.
@markfryer9880
4 жыл бұрын
What time period was he with 617 Squadron, The Dam Busters?
@flyingbywire
4 жыл бұрын
@@markfryer9880 Dad started in 620 and then 149, joining 617 after the Dams raid. He was awarded the DFM. He served as rear gunner and was then a gunnery instructor. He ended the war decommissioning Rochford Airport and then joined the Police Force . Thanks for asking.
@rollonsummertime
Жыл бұрын
brave guys ,,,All,,,,verrrry right to be proud
@timwhale9434
2 жыл бұрын
I was extremely privileged to be a personal friend of a Lancaster Mid-Upper Gunner. He sadly passed away two springs ago, aged 95. He said just before his final departure, "I am now just too tired". Freddie told lots of anecdotes, of which I was in complete awe. One of these anecdotes referred to the skipper on a bombing a target in Germany. He told us they hugged land on the way back, flying so low over Holland they were literally hopping over buildings. Out over the North Sea, they were so low sea spray was hitting his upper turret. He told they all asked the skipper if he was at all worried about flying so low. The Skipper replied "Don't worry chaps, I have done this many times." Upon landing, the Skipper told them, "I forget to add in my sleep". Freddie survived numerous serious illnesses in old age. Each time the nurses would tell his wife to expect the worst very soon, but each time he would suddenly sit up in bed and ask for a Gin and Tonic. His wife told us he survived 35 missions and the worst he suffered was a scratch on one arm, so it seems not even the Good Lord can do anything to him.
@forestcop2399
3 жыл бұрын
As a Yank I owe my freedom not only to my grandfather who flew out of Britain during WWII on a B-17 (gunner) I also owe it to the many British and Commonwealth soldiers, sailors, airman, as well as support personnel of WWII. They were truly the greatest generation. Respect and honor
@fresatx
2 жыл бұрын
Really? The Germans would have just come over here and taken over the US? Transocean Amphibious Invasion huh?? 🤣🤣🤣
@russellherbert9670
Жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
@russellherbert9670
Жыл бұрын
Heroes all
@postwar46
Жыл бұрын
The UK needed The United States badly to make the difference in defeating Germany. Somehow England held out from 1939 - 1942.The might of the United States was the final power needed to crush Nazis Germany. Thanks to all your countrymen who answered the call, who came to fight for liberty. God Bless America.
@russellherbert9670
Жыл бұрын
@@postwar46 and the us needed us
@paramarky
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jack Currie for all you did for us.
@rightmarker1
4 жыл бұрын
I knew a navigator on Lancs who flew two tours and was decorated DFC and bar. He didn’t like to talk about his experiences much. He had some terrible burn scars on his legs. He did say once that his job was like doing a very complicated maths exam in the dark and cold while people were trying to kill you. He was a modest man and had some serious grit about him. I liked him a lot. RIP Paddy.
@peterlindop4491
5 жыл бұрын
I worked in the NHS on an elderly patients ward and met Eric Stables who was a Lancaster pilot, he told me he was shot down over Germany and escaped back to England with help from a network of underground people and returned to flying duties within a few months.A very brave highly intelligent man who I respected and admired and very sadly saw him pass away. Rest in peace Eric.
@plumduff3303
4 жыл бұрын
Well said pal
@NiSiochainGanSaoirse
3 жыл бұрын
You saw what the entire German airforce COULDNT do, which was to see his life ebb away. Luckily he lived a life worth remembering, and we do. Every day we remember them all. Rest in glorious peace
@stewartgillam5947
Жыл бұрын
What a wonderful rendition of the life of a crew in Lancasters. My uncle was an RAAF pilot in No. 90 Squadron out of Tuddenham, unfortunately failed to return from his 10th mission, and is now buried with his entire crew at Beklinden, Germany. Thank you all for your wonderful service. Stewart, Australia.
@garrysmith898
4 жыл бұрын
I had the honor and privilege to meet jack many times in the George Hotel in Easingwold...he was a friend of my uncle called Shifter who introduced me....as time goes by the more you appreciate and respect every day what they did for us....so we must never forget..... i wont and i tell my children teach them what they sacrificed so they wont forget..... RIP Jack and thank you
@petermoyes8766
4 жыл бұрын
i am 70 now ,,but as a child in england in the small market town kingslynn ..there was a man who was badly burnt ,lancaster bomber crew ,,he always rode his bycycle with his shirt open ,horribly burnt poor man ,but as a small child he frightened me ,,i ran in the house and told my mum he scared me ,,she then told me how brave he was ,and what had hurt him so bad ,,after that i always waved to him ,,,,,,poor buggers ..there is a RAF cemetery in cambridgeshire,, it looks like a field of white wheat as far as you can see ,,also the brave american bomber crews who suffered so many losses ,,,,,as a teen before i came to canada i had the privaledge of a specatator at the filming BATTLE OF BRITAIN ,,,,,,god bless these brave boys ,,titanium balls and nerves of steel ,,
@hughfranklin4002
4 жыл бұрын
Every bomber crew were very brave men, the odds were always stacked against them, yet they got in there planes and did their duty. Over fifty five thousand of them never returned and i salute every member of bomber command.
@peterjohnson5014
4 жыл бұрын
100%.
@HydroSnips
4 жыл бұрын
Wonderful to see & hear Jack Currie here. Never had the honour of meeting him, so thankyou to whoever put this clip up. First read Lancaster Target when I was about 8yrs old. 30yrs later it’s still on my shelf, rather battered and worn through overuse. Along with its prequel and sequel, I still take it down every year or so for a re-read and it’s still as fresh, as inspiring and as haunting as the first read. It remains probably the best, most evocative memoir of Bomber Command through its darkest period: boredom, operations, fear, terror, loss, death, comradeship and occasional hilarity. And Currie is a wonderful writer, with a knack for storytelling. Probably one of my Desert Island books. Also visited the East Kirkby Lancaster a year or two ago, and had my copy stashed in my bag. Certainly adds an extra something to Jack’s narrative, there’s parts of it where it gets a bit of a squeeze if you’ve got long legs, with sharp edges everywhere to trip over or bang your shins or head against. Horrifying to imagine trying to escape it in an emergency, in the dark and hurtling towards the ground, or thinking of how Johnny Walker “banged his nut” while being thrown around in the fuselage as their Lancaster plunged through that storm on the way back from Hamburg.
@concise707
4 жыл бұрын
Concur 100%. Had the delightful pleasure of meeting the man on several occasions too; an absolute honour.
@bilko529
2 жыл бұрын
Absolute respect to all the men who served. My early years were spent listening to family talking about the war and it spurred me on to join the raf in 1984 . Best days of my life but luckily i didnt go through what the elders did. Many thanks to you all aircrew and erks alike.
@cycleSCUBA
3 жыл бұрын
Fascinating, particularly the tour round the Lanc. Not easy to move around in. Films like these have to be preserved as part of our heritage. We will Remember them, we will Remember them.
@wcstevens7
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you.....everyone of you...I have no doubt that I may owe my life to you, brave, and frightened young men.....rest in peace....your duty done.
@timwilkinsongs
5 жыл бұрын
I wanted to write something in tribute, but then I read your comment Elizabeth and realised I couldn't better it in a million years. Beautifully expressed.
@wcstevens7
5 жыл бұрын
Dear Mr.Wilkinson. Many thanks for agreeing with my sentiments...I am truly grateful.
@darkknight1340
4 жыл бұрын
Amen.56,000 bomber command casualties, that seems somehow incomprehensible,just so sad that there were so many who died so young with so many dreams to be realised still.
@tx8Pt4R6E
10 жыл бұрын
My grateful thanks for this wonderful glimpse of Jack Currie and the Lancaster. These men have been my biggest heroes all of my 80 years of life. They lived on the edge of death but never wavered. I thank them all for my freedom. RIP Jack.
@idleonlooker1078
5 жыл бұрын
I too am greatful to these, and all the others that fought to ensure my freedoms. Thank you! It's something I've never forgotten. This clip is the first time I've actually seen Jack Currie.
@idleonlooker1078
5 жыл бұрын
@poison and shite: Like a coward, you blocked me before I could reply but: you forget the fact that that bastard Hitler started WWII - so if you want to blame someone for "bombing German citizens" ultimate responsibility lies with Hitler!! But the freedoms the allies ensured for you and I by bombing German towns, was to ensure that that megalomanic dictator Hitler and his shite lost WWII. Thankfully Hitler and his shite DID lose - otherwise you (without daring to utter our smug opinions!) and I would currently be working for the Greater German Reich, as prisoners in some factory, mine or field!! 😘👍
@nickdsylva932
4 жыл бұрын
The Lancaster had one pilot. Who flew the airplane if the pilot was injured or killed?
@stephenvince9994
4 жыл бұрын
@@nickdsylva932 Sometimes the flight engineer had a rudimentary knowledge of flight, sufficient to pilot aircraft back to friendly shores, where the crew could bale.. Often though if the Pilot was incapacitated, it was time to leave the aircraft, preferably as soon a possible.
@cycleSCUBA
3 жыл бұрын
It's 2021, the thanks still go to Jack and his fellows. We will Remember them, we will Remember them.
@olivealbers2478
6 жыл бұрын
Our friend Australian Engineer Gordon Hall went on 57 missions with Bomber Command. Came home too and married the love of his life.
@anodezinc9667
4 жыл бұрын
God bless the Aussie,s long live Australia 👍
@gregbolitho9775
4 жыл бұрын
thanks him for his service please
@frankcorner8716
4 жыл бұрын
Lucky lad to go that many missions Gordon we all are thankful for your service. My friends brother Edward Bryan bless him was not so lucky. You were in the most dangerous place you could be. Bless all the Australian boys for coming to our aid at the most perilous time.
@markfryer9880
4 жыл бұрын
@kev googlestein It is almost two complete tours if you take 30 ops as the standard number. It could vary a bit due to the time of war, the operational tempo and the number of crews who had completed tours.
@AnthonyTolhurst-dw1nc
4 жыл бұрын
kev googlestein oh yes. Few managed ONE tour (30 ops), let alone three.... Cannot imagine doing this at their age.....
@colinburnside4569
6 жыл бұрын
My uncle Mat Dale flew in a Lancaster Bomber during World War 11. He was a navigator and flew 83 missions. God knows how he did it. Thank you for the video, i really liked it.
@cashenjoe1
3 жыл бұрын
The most beautiful bomber of the war and a fascinating video! Thank you all! From a thankful and awestruck Yank!
@david-jackson-wills
4 жыл бұрын
I've just watched this documentary, brilliant, as I have a friend who was a rear gunner in a Lancaster, his name George Manuel, I have a few interviews with him as he wanted to talk about his stories. We love him to bits, he is now 98 and still going strong. Bless you, George, you are an inspiration to us all.
@brianaustin8989
3 жыл бұрын
George Manuel, now features in 7 clips on You Tube on his experiences of being a tail gunner kzitem.info/news/bejne/uoqlmJ9urYynn6Q
@Kiwigal54
5 жыл бұрын
Brilliant doco and a great man. A cousin of mine with RNZAF was a Pilot Officer with 49 Sq and flew Lancs surviving a tour of 25 Ops..49 Sq originally based at Scampton was moved to a new airfield at Fiskerton on 2nd Jan 1943 to make way for the newly formed 617 Dambusters Squadron. So many never made it back and this is why we will never forget....
@spanishpeaches2930
2 жыл бұрын
My dad was a Lanc pilot with 49Sq too. He flew out of Fulbeck, Fiskerton and Syerston.
@bigglesace1626
4 жыл бұрын
Read his three books covering his US training, Lancaster time and finally on Mosquitos. A truly gifted writer as well as a truly brave man, one of many thousands of heroic men and women of that era. Hats off and much respect to that generation.
@stevensherwood3163
6 жыл бұрын
Just watched this documentary then at the end it said “he now lives in Easingwold” that’s where I live. Shame he died in 1996, he’s buried in the church in Easingwold. Amazing man
@californiadreamin8423
4 жыл бұрын
Steven Sherwood Used to go to Dr Spink for my medicals.
@Swaggerlot
7 жыл бұрын
Classic. Who needs spice when you have Currie. Priceless. I thank you Jack.
@NigelsModellingBench
5 жыл бұрын
What a fantastic piece of film!! RIP Jack, I wish we'd met.
@woooster17
6 жыл бұрын
Great documentary.. my uncle was Flt Lt N Stent who was a Lanc pilot with 100 Sqd. He was KIA in Feb ‘43. I’m lucky enough to have his logbook.
@concise707
5 жыл бұрын
Weynester71 Please contact the International Bomber Command Centre (see their website) about having the logbook digitised for inclusion in their Digital Archive project. This records these heroes' memorabilia for posterity and for the wonderment of future generations.
@brustar5152
3 жыл бұрын
@@concise707 I inherited my FIL's logbook showing 67 missions flown as a tail gunner, the bulk of them with 357 Sqdrn in the far east I should contact that org. you suggested also as this history needs recording.
@concise707
3 жыл бұрын
@@brustar5152 Yes, please do! The IBCC is attempting to record for posterity such documentation by means of their Digital Archive. Don't prevaricate, do it nlt this weekend!👍
@normannokes9513
11 ай бұрын
Sadly, so many uncles were lost. Marriage and parenthood denied to them.
@jonathanbattersby660
3 жыл бұрын
What a marvellous film this is. Remember my mum and dad saying as kids that they felt safe hearing the roar of the Merlin’s forming up over their heads during the war as they watched above. Growing up I also revered the Lanc just as much. It wasn’t until I got up close and personal doing the taxy run at East Kirby that I felt it a much more sinister piece of Thirties technology designed to kill and send so many young men to their premature deaths. Astonishing experience all the same and massive respect to the likes of Jack Currie....
@zolfodor4835
4 жыл бұрын
Never seen this before,but absolutely loved it,nothing but respect for everyone of these heroes ❤
@walteralter9061
4 жыл бұрын
Brilliant narration. The polite banter over the intercom indicated the certain flavor of offhand intrepidness that you Brits seem to be born with. Almost fell out of my chair when Currie related "...he had been passing wind and followed through a little strong..." It's a known liability of unpressurized high altitude flying, but I'm still chuckling.
@user-qi6hn7mv6l
11 ай бұрын
Can’t find the right words to say Thankyou ,Lest we forget
@harryfitz2052
4 жыл бұрын
Awesome, so glad to have found this. My grandfather served with 467 Squadron (RAAF) out of Waddington. He was aircrew - wireless operator
@philc4520
6 жыл бұрын
A great man and understated hero. A man of character was Jack and all his compatriots who endured those grim days of sacrifice performing their duty unselfishly in Bomber Command. Much respect and appreciation to Jacks’ and his crew’s memory. Their legacy of selfless courage remembered with deepest admiration and gratitude.
@TristanOfEngland
11 жыл бұрын
He comes across in his books very much as he does in this film, witty yet quite matter of fact and and to the point. Now reading 'Mosquito Victory'. A fine man. RIP.
@stevenwhitehead5820
5 жыл бұрын
TristanOfEngland I
@chrisdannatt7623
7 жыл бұрын
I recorded this with my very first video recorder back in 1980, and still watch it occasionally. There were in fact two separate programmes....Currie only featured in this one.... I bought his book : Lancaster Target. It is a beautifully written, and gripping tale of his and his crew's exploits during those dark days. He later wrote a second book, 'Mosquito Victory' detailing his career after operations on the Lancaster. He became a pathfinder, and saw out the war flying the 'wooden crate'. He was and still is a hero of mine....RIP Jack.
@peterbaldwin1499
7 жыл бұрын
He wrote a trilogy about his experiences during the war. 'Wings over Georgia' describes his training day in the US, 'Lancaster target', the tour and 'Mosquito Victory' describes he time until the end of the war. Brilliant stuff. RIP JC
@redroostermcmlxxl
7 жыл бұрын
He passed away shortly before he finished another book called 'echoes In the air' which was a collection of true accounts of aviation ghost stories including one of his own, it's a great book which was finished by his friend IIRC.
@richardwardle11
6 жыл бұрын
Chris Dannatt @###:edii
@lebaillidessavoies3889
6 жыл бұрын
Kept his locker key in his pocket as a lucky charm .... nice story, this piece of metal had probably more value for him than any orher object he could get.
@bonchance9241
5 жыл бұрын
in Rememberance of All the Young Men of RAF Bomber Command we remember you & love you still
@arkansaswookie
5 жыл бұрын
Here Here!! Bless them all and raise one for those that never returned.
@ThailandAlly
12 жыл бұрын
I've been trying to find documentary this for 25+ years.....brilliant, superb, enthralling and fascinating. It saddens me that most of these great hero’s have passed. The music still has the same effect on me now as it did in 1980....
@petermclauchlan8793
5 жыл бұрын
To them ... we owe ! Our 💖 FREEDOM 👍 & ~ Eternal 🔥😍GRATITUDE ✔
@JC57515
2 жыл бұрын
I'm sorry that his wonderful documentary on the Augsburg raid is taken down.
I was lucky enough to spend time with a Wickenby Lancaster veteran a few years ago. A nicer and man you will not meet. This excellent film has brought back happy memories. Thank you to each and every one of those crews.
@EaglesROLB59
4 жыл бұрын
Oh my word! Having read all of Jack Currie's books, I am staggered to stumble across this! Thank you SO much for having posted it!!
@chrismarshall6647
4 жыл бұрын
I worked with an older friendly man when I first started working in the early 80's.I learned from my co-workers that he was a bomber pilot during WW2.He never said and I never asked.I had great respect for him and it was a pleasure to work with him.
@NAPPLEB25
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you. The film has given me some insight into my Dad's life as a Lancaster bomber Navigator. Wish I'd been able to chat with him about it. As it is, my only connection is a strong psychological reaction every time I hear the sound of these engines.
@samrodian919
5 жыл бұрын
NAPPLEB25 from your comment I take it that your father was one of the 57000+ hero's who never came back? If so, I and everyone who reads this commend your dad for his bravery, and sacrifice.
@pennylane9730
8 ай бұрын
They are all my heroes.. Never forgotten. Rest in peace.. Fly high with the angles. Freedom is never free... Lest we forget. ❤
@FutureSystem738
6 жыл бұрын
Brilliant. Thank you. We owe so much to these men.
@spurgear4
5 жыл бұрын
I worked thirty years in the CAF Search and Rescue on Buffalos and Labrador helicopters. So much of this is so real to me I can actually smell it . Thanks for this.
@neilfoster814
9 ай бұрын
What a great documentary, I really enjoyed it. When I was a teenager, I had the honour of being friends with Flt Lt Trevor Muhl who was a bomb aimer with 617 Dambuster squadron. He wasn't on the dams raid, but he did drop Tallboy and Grand Slam bombs later in the war. He is buried in the churchyard in the village where I live.
@davidlucas6701
9 ай бұрын
So pleased to have come across this video,we visited East Kirkby last month and watched as the Lancasters engines fired up. It brings a lump to your throat just hearing and feeling the Merlins roar. Everyone should make the pilgrimage a wonderful place. This fantastic film and his character comes shining through,what a real hero ,every boys perfect image of his kind! Thank you all for your service Rip
@600joe
11 жыл бұрын
Here's to you, Jack. Thank you.
@figkett
7 жыл бұрын
"Its ok skip, Its baked hard now" Classic!
@thomascolones1937
4 жыл бұрын
Fantastic documentary about RAF Bomber Command , very brave men for sure ! I take it is Richard Todd he himself a Decorated British Para who jumped on D-Day. Marvelous presentation by Mr Currie . Great set of pipes as was Mr Todd. Would have been honored to shake both of their hands ! Thanks for posting this , terrible history we need not forget ! A few years ago I made it a point from day one to visit and pay my respects at The RAF Bomber Command memorial in London ! Very moving experience ! Lest We Forget! TC
@johnspruit7296
9 ай бұрын
My father was an instrument fitter on Lancaster's . Loved the aircraft and the crews he tried to protect by doing his job . Canada .
@jackglossop4859
3 ай бұрын
I particularly like this film because it reflects how terrifying and deadly this activity was. Currie was a legend.
@garrysmith898
6 жыл бұрын
True legend and hero... thank you for what you did for us
@wor53lg50
Жыл бұрын
If only more people in britain realised they stand on the shoulders of giants, we owe these so much for our todays, im lucky as my generation are the grandchildren of this generation and fondly remember men from all parts of the services when they was alive still and very much apart of the towns community's... To talk to and learn so much from....
@saxx001
8 ай бұрын
The finest generation, proud to say my dad and his generation, and these men who flew in these missions stand along side giants of history, bless am all.
@colingrant767
Жыл бұрын
we must never forget about these great men in bomber command RIP GENTLEMEN
@-DC-
6 жыл бұрын
Rip Jack you are forever in our thoughts.
@mate49
7 жыл бұрын
I am lucky as a carer because i live-in and care for George Harris DFC who at the grand age of 94 is still doing well. He was a Lancaster pilot during the war and trained in the USA before returning to the UK. He tells me that he Pranged a halifax losing half a lung in the process ( i have seen the scares) and bashing up his first Lanc. He flew with 101 squadron from Ludford Magna and If you have a copy of Bomber Squadron at War you can see a picture of him on page 192 standing in the middle of a crew photograph with his hands on his hips. He is currently reading Jack Currie's book Wings over Georgia which he says mimics his life in so many ways.
@lanc101
6 жыл бұрын
mate49 id love to know more about mr Harris and what individually letter coded or serial coded lancasters he flew with 101. My grandfather was at Ludford from early 44 to early 45.
@davidibbetson3086
5 жыл бұрын
mate49 ol
@milkybar06
5 жыл бұрын
Is he still alive today.
@markfryer9880
4 жыл бұрын
Ludford Magna was referred to by the crews as Mudford Magna, for obvious reasons. New base hurriedly built, few pathways, disturbed soil and grass, plenty of people walking about.
@Toncor12
4 жыл бұрын
My dad was a fitter/mechanic on Lancaster bomber engines - he kept them ticking along. One of the unsung heroes, men and women who kept the aircrews safely aloft.
@theravedaddy
3 жыл бұрын
My grandfather was a lancaster mechanic but died in an air raid.
@Toncor12
3 жыл бұрын
@@theravedaddy sad loss!!
@theravedaddy
3 жыл бұрын
@@Toncor12 sadly they wernt the only ones but ill remember them until im gone, lest we forget.
@robinblankenship9234
2 жыл бұрын
An absolute MUST SEE for anyone and everyone who has lived their past century or so in relative freedom and safety.
@judebrad
5 жыл бұрын
Len Deighton's Bomber novel is a great read.Recreates a typical raid in 1943.
@mmmbeachlover
9 жыл бұрын
Gentle, informative, evocative. Thank you for posting.
@petergilliatt3766
5 жыл бұрын
Iwas born in lissington and remember many hrs of fun exploring the old wickenby base also went to school in wickenby
@rjansen6874
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this! It gives me tears in my eyes seeing these heroes!
@PercyPruneMHDOIFandBars
6 жыл бұрын
Smashing film. Jack Currie has been a hero of mine since I read his brilliant books. It really must have been strange "commuting" to Battle every day!
@Cheeseatingjunlista
5 жыл бұрын
Percy, why is there a number plate in your nae?
@kabbey30
7 ай бұрын
What a hero Jack was. You must be very proud of your father. We are too.
@coreyandnathanielchartier3749
5 жыл бұрын
Very enjoyable and sometimes chilling trip down memory lane.
@jeynes14
6 жыл бұрын
I was recently asked to write a commemorative poem about the life of those that flew in Bombers, hope you don't mind but the feed in this film gave a good taste of life aboard the Lancaster, thanking Jack & all the other crew that helped to keep this country free.
@deeremeyer1749
5 жыл бұрын
That country is "free"? When did you last elect a "head of state"?
@Cheeseatingjunlista
5 жыл бұрын
@@deeremeyer1749 Oh dear, another crazy,why do you have to be so self absorbed you think everyone wants to hearing your demented whinge? Go away fool
@bmartin7961
4 жыл бұрын
Respect to everyone of you. Thank you for what you gave :)
@TheWembleymod
11 жыл бұрын
Legend ,,,, tracked him down and spoke to his wife just too late just missed out on meeting the man I will always regret that Read the book whatever you do best written on the subject very moving
@shingerz
8 ай бұрын
That was just fantastic to watch wow what a film brilliant 👏 🇬🇧🇬🇧
@Ken_oh545
4 жыл бұрын
In Easingwold, Yorkshire, there is a pub with Currie Corner - the spot where he used to sit.
@concise707
4 жыл бұрын
It is (or was) The George in the Town Square. Call in, order a pint and drink to the memory of Jack and 57,861 that served in Bomber Command (ETO) and didn't survive. And reflect on their sacrifice.
@roop298
7 жыл бұрын
A lot of the combat footage is from Night Bombers out at Hemswell. The pub is in Lissington which is a couple of miles north east of Wickenby. The airfield overfly at the end doesn't quite look like Wickenby although it's been dug up a lot since 1980. There's a black and white section of an airfield construction near the beginning. That could be Skelly as you can see what looks like Burton ridge in the background. And if my memory serves correctly he was a lucky soul as more aircrew died from Wickenby than at any other station. The airfield is still going and I did a few hours there in the late 90's. There are a few guys still around Lincoln. I did a job a few years ago for a pilot of Rhodesia Sqn who was 94 (I think) who lived on Hykeham Road. A proud (Welsh) man but not inclined to talk about the war.
@georgielancaster1356
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your additional info
@paulfharris175
5 жыл бұрын
May They All Rest In Peace We Will Remember Them All - Least We Forget
@StephenDPRK
4 жыл бұрын
Brilliant post of a video I had never previously seen. Incredible recollections by SQNLDR Currie. I doubt we will ever see their like again. I will source his books now and fill in the whole story. Thanks for posting
@moltderenou
7 ай бұрын
Very brave men, whose children and grandchildren have virtually given away the country the fought and died for.
@johnofypres
4 жыл бұрын
I visited Wickenby today and cycled to Snelland. It doesn't change. God bless the men ( and WAAFS) of Bomber Command . The bravest of the brave.
@moravianpost3345
6 жыл бұрын
Wonderful documentary. Thanks for posting. I can highly recommend Mr Currie's books too.
@JimWalsh-rl5dj
4 жыл бұрын
Currie was amazing, his three books have been read so many times but, they still inspire me. We Brits produce these people in times of need and if you believe in the Round Table, Albion will always win
@spanishpeaches2930
2 жыл бұрын
Jack was almost exactly a year older than my dad who started ops in June 44 as a Pilot Officer on Lancs, with 49 Sq. I was a total idiot at 21 and my dad was in charge of a crew over enemy territory at the same age....Sheeesh.
@harryurz
5 жыл бұрын
The book is a great read....highly recommended
@mjarail
10 жыл бұрын
I remember reading Jack Currie's account of the Peenemunde raid of Aug. 17, 1943. First class all the way.
@stevebroughton4787
4 жыл бұрын
Lest We Forget... Thank god these brave guys aren't around now.......to see the mess the world is still in. "Was the sacrifice worth it".
@sassysasquatch2722
6 жыл бұрын
bloody brilliant video. Lest we forget.
@howardsmith9
Жыл бұрын
Flight Lieutenant John Anthony Logan [Jack] Currie, DFC & Bar, flew C for Charlie 626 Squadron; and later in the War, Mosquitoes with the Pathfinder Squadron. He was my Cousin, who, since I am in Australia, I never met; but always heard of his Exploits from his Mother. How O.Bl.E + 10. (who was only 11 Years old, when Jack Currie started flying in 1943)
@maryrafuse3851
4 жыл бұрын
Our inspector of Schools, during the 1960's and early 1970's, was a rear gunner on the Lancaster bomber. He spoke to us on Remembrance Day about how lucky and blessed he was to survive the war. Most of the important merchants and leaders in our University town, Antigonish, Nova Scotia Canada had fought in the war. They had an authority and swagger that came from their responsibility and leadership. As students we knew that they demanded and received respect. To a man they said how ugly war is and how fortunate they were to survive when so many did not live to see the end of the war. May the souls of those who died rest in peace and may light perpetual shine upon them. Amen.
@davidhunt3808
6 жыл бұрын
Until I saw inside the aircraft I really never had any idea how difficult it was to move around the aircraft . No wonder so many never ever made it out of their aircraft when it was hit and sadly crashed to their death . Those men that flew in these aircraft were certainly very brave knowing their chances of completing a tour were very slim .
@josephking7948
6 жыл бұрын
The escape hatch was too small so made bailing out even more dangerous. A study was done and if the hatch size had been increased by just 2 inches it would have increased surviveability by some 57% (if I remember the number correctly) but the powers to be didn't think it worth the effort. Be the aircrews that didn't get out would have thought different. Bloody pollie REMF!.
@idleonlooker1078
5 жыл бұрын
Yes! I'm astonished at how difficult and awkward it is to move inside the Lancaster. It must have been damn near impossible in the dark with a heavy and bulky flight suit, harness straps, parachute on your back - AND also trying to work against the centrifugal/centripetal forces - to get out in time!! Brave men!! Every single one of them!!
@Cheeseatingjunlista
5 жыл бұрын
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caterpillar_Club _ they along with survivors of another club - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guinea_Pig_Club - used to meet in a pub (Duke of St Albans, Swithins Lane) near where I lived as student, over 40 years ago. They had such stories, of such casual bravery, one told me listening to the jukebox in that pub was the worst experience of his life! Remember them well, lovely blokes
@philsmith214
5 жыл бұрын
If you get chance go to east kirby you can look and go inside a lanc called just jane me and my son did its amazing just how small it is inside 👍
@MooneyOvation2
8 ай бұрын
What an amazing documentary… thanks 🙏🏻
@ghegun
11 жыл бұрын
Thanks for uploading this absolute gem. One of my all time favourite books, great to see the man himself. Thanks again.
@mikeclark4416
6 жыл бұрын
This should be placed onto a DVD . ,including his story of RAF East Kirkby
@judebrad
5 жыл бұрын
Just bought the book, excellent reading. I'd also recommend "Bomber" by Len Deighton if you want to read more about the Lanc.
@jazzkazz
4 жыл бұрын
If you search on KZitem, there is an old four part radio show based on Len Deighton's "Bomber". The wonderful Tom Baker is narrating.
@AnthonyTolhurst-dw1nc
4 жыл бұрын
Fairly truthful and savage read, viewed from both sides.
@Relay300
5 ай бұрын
Great history & rare perspectives, thanks for this. (Just bought his book).
@blueshound9036
Жыл бұрын
Wonderful video. One of many of our hero Bomber Boys. Heroes all. Thank you so much.
@leeenfieldsmle
12 жыл бұрын
I've also been looking for this for 30 years. Fabulous vid. Thanks so much for posting.
@paultaylor2388
8 ай бұрын
Jack Currie was some man. I have thoroughly enjoyed this documentary. Especially with Richard Burton adding his wonderful speaking voice on narration. Thank you to everyone involved especially Jack and his crew.
@mikebull1972
8 ай бұрын
It was Richard Todd!
@paultaylor2388
8 ай бұрын
His imitation of Richard Burton is world class. 😂
@gordkenworthy616
4 ай бұрын
A month ago talked with a 102 lanc pilot said he only did 23 mission war ended . Only did 23 missions that was their mentally as if that wasn’t good enough . A real pleasure to talk him his daughter had never heard him talk about his experiences before . I had a career as an airline pilot so he opened up . I had flown with my Lancaster pilots during my career when I was a lowly 2nd officer . Flt Lt Gorege Laing DFC of Bomber Fight Berlin fame was one of them
@johnhunter3277
2 жыл бұрын
Watch this so many times, one word for them all, Heroes and not forgotten
@neilcollins3701
4 жыл бұрын
Just seen this. Humble respect and gratitude to all these brave souls in Bomber Command from a 'Baby Boomer" now in his 70s. I owe my life of freedom to you. My father served in the RAF in Radar. He voluteered for aircrew but was turned down after pneumonia - otherwise a 50% chance I wouldn't be here - what a pity that would have been!
@80sMod1
8 ай бұрын
Brilliant all Hero's bless em, was lucky enough to have a taxi ride in Just Jane at East Kirkby and went in all crew positions.
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