The Ghost Fleet

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The Ghost Fleet

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16 minutes

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Jun 4, 2017

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Some of the lesser known but vital parts played by the Allied Air Forces during the D Day invasion.

Title Image under Creative Commons licence, UK Gov, RAF crown copyright.

Released:

Jun 4, 2017

Format:

Podcast episode

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The Second Series of Interviews with Andy Anderson – Part 2: The second part of Capt Nick's most recent interview with Andy Anderson, holder of the Legion d'Honneur and Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Association. by Plane Tales
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The Son of Zeus: The C-130 Hercules; the longest continuously produced military aircraft in history! - - - - - - - Images through the Creative Commons licence from US Gov. by Plane Tales
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In The Box: All commercial pilots just LOVE getting into the simulator! - - - Title image of a Link Trainer under Creative Commons licence. by Plane Tales
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Of Degrees, Knots, Pounds and Things: In aviation we use a bewildering array of measurements, enough to confuse, baffle and discombobulate the average pilot. by Plane Tales
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Six in One Day: February 1956 and the RAF is proud of it's fine new jet fighter, the Hawker Hunter. Of course the occasional loss is to be expected but this day's work ends up with questions being asked in Parliament and a surprise for the people of Swaffham! by Plane Tales
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D-Day Part 2: Some personal recollections from Air Force service men who took part in D Day. - - Image under Creative Commons licence, UK Gov, Crown Copyright. by Plane Tales
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