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Post by Dave Homewood on Jan 21, 2016 16:28:34 GMT 12
In this episode Dave Homewood chats with WWII RNZAF veteran Lindsay Budge of Tauranga, who is now aged 96. He was a herd tester before the war,then spent some time in the Army before he transferred to the RNZAF to train as aircrew. He trained in Canada and by the time he was ready to proceed to England he was a qualified Air Gunner. Lindsay served on Special Operations squadrons, first briefly with the spy dropping Short Stirlings at RAF Tempsford, and then later as the rear gunner of Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress bombers that were engaged in electronic warfare amongst the bomber stream with No. 100 Group. www.cambridgeairforce.org.nz/WONZShow/2016/01/episode-97-lindsay-budge-b-17-gunner/  |
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Post by ErrolC on Jan 21, 2016 17:21:20 GMT 12
Looks very interesting.
I've been meaning to read a book or two on airborne electronic warfare in WW2 Europe, does anyone have any suggested titles?
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Post by ZacYates on Jan 22, 2016 8:35:41 GMT 12
I've only heard the first ten minutes or so but I'm really enjoying it. We went to the same school! That was a thrill to hear.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Apr 14, 2016 10:46:52 GMT 12
RIP Lindsay  BUDGE, Lindsay Albert Rgtl. No. 429140, Bomber Command, 161 and 214 Squadrons, KEV. On 11th April 2016, at Bob Owens Retirement Village, Bethlehem, Tauranga, aged 96 years, surrounded by his loving family. Dearly loved husband of Thelma Watkin Budge for over 70 years. Loved father of Glenis and Trevor Armstrong (Hamilton), Linley and Bruce Brownless (Whakatane), Bruce and the late Diane (Pukekohe), John and Michelle (Auckland), Marie Sanders (Tauranga), loved grandfather and great-grandfather. A service to be held at Grahams Funeral Home Chapel, West Street, Tuakau on Monday 18th April at 1:30pm. Private cremation to follow. RIP Sir! |
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Post by ZacYates on Apr 14, 2016 11:50:45 GMT 12
Oh jeez. Thank you for sharing the news Dave, how terrible to hear.
I am extremely grateful to Lindsay for sharing his story with you, and to you for releasing the podcast.
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Post by 11SQNLDR on Apr 15, 2016 0:46:26 GMT 12
Very sad news, I really enjoyed that podcast a few weeks back & I'm glad to have heard his story in his own words. Blue skies Lindsay  |
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