Bomber Command in WWII deals with the development of the organisation from its early ineffective beginning in 1939 to the war-winning juggernaut that existed in 1945. A year-by-year history of squadrons, groups, campaigns and individual operations and the people behind the stories, starting with a lecture in the briefing room followed by a tour of the museum and lunch.
Your day will include admission to the Centre with morning coffee on arrival at 10am. You will meet with Chris who will take you on a tour focused on the history of Bomber Command and its squadrons. The tour can to a certain extent be bespoke to the group's interests so it is ideal for anyone undertaking research into family members or particular squadrons. After your tour you can take lunch in the NAAFI (included in your experience) during which you can chat further to Chris Ward.
Numbers for the tour are limited so pre-booking is essential.
About Chris Ward:
After 30 years of research Chris is a walking, talking encyclopedia of Bomber Command having written 39 full wartime histories for Bomber Command Squadrons and he's also written more about the Dambusters than anyone else.
Chris Ward has been published 55 times and written profiles on the following squadrons:
9, 10, 12, 35, 44, 49, 50, 57, 61, 75, 83, 90, 101, 102, 103, 106, 115, 138, 207, 300, Polish (301, 304, 305), Australian (455, 458, 462, 464), 460, 467, 514, 550, 576, 619, 625, 626, 630, Dambusters 617 Squadron.
