RAF experiences - Ploesti raid: Squadron Leader Barwell

Recording in which Squadron Leader Barwell gives a first-hand account of a raid on the Ploesti oil production facilities.

Squadron Leader Barwell gives an account of a raid on Ploesti, including heavy anti-aircraft fire, low flying on the final approach to the target, fires caused by earlier attacks and interception by Focke-Wulf 190 and CR.42 fighter aircraft. He praises the American crews involved in the raid and mentions a pilot who, after his controls were put out of action, flew to the target and back using the automatic pilot.