James Jefferies

Waddington! I really need to pay a visit

Always!

Can confirm. I'm exhausted and need to catch up with a lot of work! We'll be back soon 😊

You're welcome, Rachel! We'll be back soon don't worry with so much planned already! 😊

Another terrific series from @nmtdambusters.bsky.social … can’t believe the latest season is over. Thanks @lydiajane13.bsky.social & @jamesjhistory.bsky.social

Well the wings are on now

Long overdue.

I'm back to working on the 1:48 scale Airfix Bristol Blenheim.

Absolutely love this thread. Hendon played such an important part in me initially learning about these aircraft and wanting to learn more about their crews and roles they played.

The first in a short series of posts from the RAF Museum in honour of the @nmtdambusters.bsky.social Pod. First the stalwart of the early Gardening operations, the Handley Page Hampden (complete with battle damage) @jamesjhistory.bsky.social @lydiajane13.bsky.social 1/7

Episode 55 - Operation Pimento: Escape, Evasion and Resolution, with Adam Hart - Never Mind The Dambusters 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, d...

Hello! In this week's episode we talk to Adam Hart about his new book, OPERATION PIMENTO. Adam shares details of his journey from Switzerland to Spain, tracing the steps of his Great-grandfather, a bomber pilot who evaded capture with help from the Resistance.
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The two parter on Above Us The Stars is my favourite recording without a guest. I love the fact I get to ask Jane about the book (which is superb) and I'm basically fanboying for 2 hours.

Episode 53 is now live ... We finally get round to discussing Jane's book, Above Us The Stars, about a 10 Sqn Halifax wireless operator who also happened to be Jane's great uncle, Jack Clyde.
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Worth it 🚶

Me: "I could walk to the station from the hotel on the way home but it's a few miles and I have a heavy case with me. I guess it might be better getting transport there. Let's just check it."

*Google's route*

"Oh there's a model shop on the route there..."

Me:

Only the one in the whole world. Based at Duxford.

It's wonderful to see isn't it!

Day 2 has been fantastic at the IWM History Festival at Duxford. It's been so lovely to meet so many people and get to give a talk twice at it. A massive shout out for the staff and folks behind the scenes here. They work so hard and we wouldn't be able to give our talks without you!

As I turned up to IWM Duxford today a Hawker Hurricane flew over me and then landed. Then as I walk in I see my two favourite aircraft parked next to each other and took this image. Later, just as I'm about to go on stage, second beforehand, the Blenheim took off.

How cool is this!?

What a day at IWM Duxford History Festival! Some highlights below.

And it was so great to do a talk with the brilliant Dr. Sarah Miller today and say hi to lots of folks.

Also this is not a permanent gelled hairstyle in picture 1. It was just a really windy day.

Thank you 😊

I'm not sure what I'm more upset about: Reform dealing out this abhorrent sewerage lack of humanity or everyone else not protesting about it.

*pretty much answered.

Sorry I'm still suffering with COVID and just about functioning.

I think we like it answered the same. Continuation of the oil and transportation campaign. It's a great question but a tough one!

Excellent point

Lol!

Episode 52 - Listeners' Questions - Never Mind The Dambusters 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 Lanc...

Morning! Ep 52 is now live. We answer YOUR questions on everything from crewing requirements to B17s. With added contributions from Pippin! www.buzzsprout.com/2327200/epis...

Pippin also gains a job as the show's producer and now barks when the episode needs to come to a conclusion.

(EARLY ACCESS) Episode 52 - Listeners' Questions - Never Mind The Dambusters 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 Lanc...

Latest episode of the pod is available to subscribers where:

- Jane tells us how she shouts the name of vegetables as she crosses the coasts of Europe
- I wait patiently for a Beaufighter in Paris
- we go on huge tangents
- we answer listeners questions

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Yesterday we recorded a Q and A episode for @nmtdambusters.bsky.social and we had some great questions! We've had so many in fact we are planning to do another Q and A soon.

Out this Saturday for subscribers!

Here are a few clues about topics that we covered last night...

For me it ticks so many boxes. I know it has some faults (hairstyles, doorbells, lack of "channel war" or Bomber and Coastal Commands, etc...) but it's still one of my favourite movies and captures so much so well.