Australian Airman from "The World Goes By"

Recording in which an Australian bomber pilot recalls experiences of raids over Germany, and particularly a raid on Geilenkirchen during which his aircraft was damaged and navigator injured.

An Australian bomber pilot explains how he travelled to England to join the RAF before the outbreak of the Second World War. He lists German cities that he has raided and recalls a bombing raid on Geilenkirchen, during which his aeroplane was hit and damaged and the navigator injured. He explains how he was able to return to his home airfield despite this damage and injury.