Recorded interview with Sergeant Vincent Hawkett, 8 October 2015

Vincent Hawkett served as a radio mechanic in India during the Second World War, working with Vengeance, Hudson and Dakota aircraft. He comments on various aspects of Allied air operations.

Vincent Hawkett served as a radio mechanic at No.3 Fitting and Repair Depot in India, servicing Vultee Vengeance aircraft of 7 Indian Squadron. He went on to work with Hudson aircraft of 353 Squadron and with 52 Squadron. He comments on various aspects of air operations against Japanese forces, including the air dropping of supplies and dangers to British personnel in India, and also discusses his postwar career in teaching.